Metro New York & Southern Connecticut

Accountabilities:

• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of the university and campus safety department policies and procedures.
• Enforce the Student Code of Conduct and university policies.
• Provide information, directions, and general assistance to university community members both in person and via the phone.
• Receive emergency and non-emergency calls requesting Campus Safety assistance. Determine nature, location, and priority of calls to Campus Safety and dispatch personnel accordingly.
• Send and receive radio communications to / from Campus Safety Officers, other campus partners, and outside agencies.
• Coordinate incident response with 911 dispatch and other outside agencies.
• Conduct timely case investigations and write case reports, following established procedures.
• Provide incident response support.
• Monitor and respond to campus fire alarms. Investigate to determine if outside agency response is warranted.
• Maintain required dispatch logs and records.
• Patrol the campus for suspicious and/or illegal behavior, safety hazards, public assistance opportunities.
• Perform building tours and lock-ups / unlocks.
• Provide vehicular and pedestrian traffic control services.
• Assist motorists with disabled vehicles on campus.
• Enforce university parking regulations and issue citations for violations.
• Conduct special event safety and security risk assessments and walkthroughs.
• Participate in special event safety and security details.
• Provide basic first aid and lay first responder emergency medical care.
• Participate in department community outreach programs.
• Provide safety and security education to university community members.
• May train and/or have oversight of others, such as student employees.

Professional Experience/Qualifications:

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required along with the ability to interact effectively in a diverse community.
• Ability to multitask and perform in a busy and stressful environment is essential.
• Must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks and follow up efficiently and promptly is essential.
• An understanding of the constraints and legal/ethical requirements of confidentiality and privilege of information required.
• Must be able to successfully complete the five day Security Officer Academy or demonstrate successful completion of the NYS Police Officer Basic Academy.
• Must be able to successfully complete the department's Campus Safety Officer Field Training program for both components of patrol and dispatch.
• As a designated
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