Security Services Assistant ; Part-time​/Per-Diem

Position: Security Services Assistant 1 (Part-time/Per-Diem)
Required Qualifications: As per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. Must have a current Security Guard Photo d by the New York State Department of State to qualify. Candidate must meet physical/ medical requirements and substance abuse screening as determined by the Director of Health Services of the department of Civil Service. A thorough character investigation will be made by University Police.

Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (
*** Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes").

Brief Description of Duties: To afford safety and security with duties to include the following:

• Patrol buildings and facilities to identify, report and address safety and security concerns.
• Greet visitors and staff while verifying credentials.
• Respond to facility calls for service, events and emergencies.
• Respond to calls for assistance with difficult clients and visitors.
• Assist clients with disabilities, visitors or employees in all possible ways including escorting them through area.
• As directed, assists police and firefighters at the scene of accidents.
• Prepare written reports of shift activities including actions taken to report or resolve incidents or problems.
• Prevent theft of state or personal property by means of presence and witness.
• May operate a motor vehicle to transport people and cargo to emergency situations.
• Administer first aid to sick or injured persons.
• Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes: These are temporary, part-time, hourly positions, shift and pass days varied. Night and weekend work may be required. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. $21.86 per hour

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Patient Contact: Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook University's Employee Health Services (The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination), clear a background investigation, submit (3) written reference, and provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date). If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position;

however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.


*** Out-of-State Applicants:
Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

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