About The Position

The Campus Safety Officer works in a public environment at Canisius University and surrounding areas, with traffic from employees, visitors, students, and others. The role patrols campus and provides safety, security, and assistance to students, staff, and visitors. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Approximately 90% of the work involves campus patrol and responding to and documenting emergencies; approximately 10% involves issuing parking and moving-violation tickets, payroll runs, and courier service.

Requirements

  • High school diploma, or equivalent education, training, and experience providing the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • At least 2 years of related experience.
  • Valid New York State driver's license meeting University and insurance underwriting rules for operating a motor vehicle; ability to operate a motor vehicle in Canada.
  • Current New York State Security Guard Registration.
  • First Aid and CPR certification.
  • Ability to speak, understand, read, and write English.
  • Ability to read and comprehend forms, documentation, files, and other departmental information.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and intervention skills.
  • Proficiency with office equipment, including a keyboard, calculator, computer, copier, and fax machine.
  • Ability to receive telephone and radio calls, respond to inquiries, and communicate by telephone.
  • Ability to meet and follow safety guidelines and regulations set by the company and client.
  • Ability to work flexible shifts, evenings, and weekends.
  • Reliability, dependability, flexibility, and the ability to make decisions with little to no supervision.
  • Demonstrable effective customer-service skills.
  • Working knowledge of Windows programs and applications.
  • Ability to perform essential job functions for at least an eight-hour shift without significant risk of serious injury.
  • Ability to regularly drive a personal or University vehicle for University business.
  • Ability to stand, walk, climb, push, pull, use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, and crouch.
  • Ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

  • Associate of Applied Science degree in Criminal Justice or a related field.
  • Emergency Medical Technician certification.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol campus by foot and/or vehicle to observe and report suspicious or criminal activity.
  • Respond to emergencies, take appropriate action, and accurately document incidents.
  • Issue tickets for parking and moving violations.
  • Make payroll runs and provide general courier service.
  • Provide friendly, courteous, and respectful service to the Canisius University community.
  • Attend training seminars and retain the information presented.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information, including student and employee personal information and student grades, during and after employment; refer questions about confidential material to the supervisor.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
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