Campus Safety Officer Overnight (81862)

Iona University•New Rochelle, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Iona University seeks a Campus Safety Officer to provide for the public safety of the Iona Community and protect life and property. Officers enforce New York State laws and university policies, respond to service calls and reported incidents, conduct patrols, maintain access control at fixed posts, and provide safety information to community members. They are expected to remain alert, act honestly and without prejudice, and maintain professional and personal standards. The role also includes enforcing vehicle booting and towing policies as directed, maintaining assigned vehicles and equipment, and operating a twelve-passenger van as part of the university shuttle service. The position is an overnight assignment from 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. It may involve mandatory overtime to meet campus security needs, and candidates must be able and willing to work additional hours as necessary. Officers must be able to work in various weather conditions and tours of assignment.

Requirements

New York State Security Guard Certification.
Satisfactory completion of the 16 Hour In-Service Security Training Course.
High school diploma or GED.
Good communication and human relations skills.
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to work in various weather conditions and tours of assignment.
Willingness and ability to work additional hours as necessary, including mandatory overtime.

Responsibilities

Provide for the safety and security of members of the Iona Community and protect university and personal property.
Enforce New York State laws and Iona policies and guidelines, including the Code of Conduct and Parking and Traffic Regulations.
Follow the Department of Campus Safety and Security Rules and Regulations and Manual of Procedure.
Respond promptly and courteously to service calls and telephone calls, assist complainants, and investigate reported incidents.
Promptly notify a supervisor or the Director about unusual occurrences.
Enforce booting and towing policies for vehicles parked in violation, as directed by a supervisor and in accordance with established policy and guidelines.
Conduct random patrols of assigned posts and maintain visible, proper access control when assigned to a fixed post.
Remain at the assigned post and perform duties until properly relieved.
Remain alert while on duty and carry out duties honestly, with integrity, and without prejudice.
Check assigned Campus Safety and Security vehicles at the beginning of each tour of duty for damage or required maintenance, and keep them in safe, good mechanical condition.
Operate a twelve-passenger van as part of the Iona University Shuttle Service.
Properly care for and maintain assigned uniforms and equipment.
Provide safety information to members of the Iona Community as required.
Perform other job duties and responsibilities as requested by a supervisor or department head.