Campus Safety Officer Overnight

IONA UNIVERSITY•City of New Rochelle, NY

3d•$18 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Iona University is seeking a Campus Safety Officer to help ensure the safety of the Iona Community and protect university and personal property. The officer enforces New York State laws and university policies, responds to service calls and reported incidents, conducts patrols and access control, and provides safety information to community members. Officers are expected to remain alert, professional, honest, and impartial while on duty, and to follow the Department of Campus Safety and Security’s rules and procedures. The role is based in New Rochelle, New York, and the stated shift is 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. The position may involve mandatory overtime to meet campus security needs.

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 mandatory overtime as needed.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety and security of members of the Iona Community and protect university and personal property.
Enforce New York State laws and Iona College 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 to calls for service and telephone calls promptly and courteously, assist complainants, and investigate reported incidents.
Promptly notify a supervisor or Director of 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, effective access control when assigned to a fixed post.
Remain at the assigned post while on duty until properly relieved.
Maintain alertness, honesty, integrity, impartiality, and professional and personal standards while on duty.
Check assigned Campus Safety and Security vehicles at the beginning of each tour 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 duties and responsibilities as requested by a supervisor or department head.