Campus Safety & Security Officer

Clarkson University•Potsdam, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Safety & Security Officer provides safety and security services to the university community on Clarkson University campuses. The role involves enforcing university regulations and applicable vehicle, traffic, local, state, and federal laws; responding to emergencies; and protecting life and property. The officer also participates in outreach and communication efforts with women and/or underrepresented student groups on topics including alcohol consumption, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and bias-related conduct. The officer conducts foot, bicycle, and vehicle patrols; secures buildings; responds to alarms and emergencies; assists with traffic control, parking enforcement, and special events; and coordinates with university personnel, external law enforcement, and public service agencies as needed. The position requires preparing timely written reports of incidents and offenses, supporting campus crime-prevention and safety awareness, and providing CPR, AED, first aid, and medical-transport assistance when required. The duties must be performed on campus. The position requires a high school diploma, CPR/AED/First Aid certification, a New York State driver’s license with a driving record acceptable to the University, and willingness to obtain New York State Security Guard certification within 30 days of hire. An associate degree in criminal justice or a related field and police or security officer experience are preferred. All employment offers are subject to a background check.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Willingness to obtain New York State Security Guard certification (8 Hour Pre-Assignment Course for Security Guards) within 30 days of hire.
CPR, AED, and First Aid certification.
New York State driver’s license and a driving record acceptable to the University.
Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and a customer-service orientation.
Ability to conduct security patrols successfully without direct supervision and work independently.
Skill in providing protection services to individuals on campus.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, including under stressful circumstances.
Ability to understand, follow, and enforce safety codes, regulations, and procedures.
Ability to complete routine paperwork.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Compliance with the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy and Procedures.
Successful completion of a background check, including employment, education and credential verification, and criminal records checks.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in criminal justice or a related field.
Police and/or security officer experience.
Law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct foot, bicycle, and vehicular security patrols.
Serve as the primary Campus Safety & Security telephone contact via cell phone as needed and instructed, and maintain communication using scanners, two-way radio, and other channels.
Provide security services to members of the University community and provide security and traffic control for assigned special events.
Maintain current training and certifications related to campus security and safety, as required by law.
Respond to building alarms; report fires to the local fire department and fire or smoke alarms to the Physical Plant; know the locations of pull stations and fire extinguishers; and report system malfunctions to appropriate on-call personnel.
Assist in maintaining the Access Control System.
Conduct building fire drills as required by law.
Report building emergencies to appropriate personnel and submit written reports of responses.
File Defect Sheets for hazardous defects or system malfunctions.
Confront people who violate, or are suspected of violating, University regulations.
Request law enforcement intervention or support as necessary.
Report incidents and offenses to University authorities and advise external law enforcement agencies as required.
Complete official reports on incidents and offenses in a timely manner.
Promote crime prevention and security and safety awareness in the University community.
Serve as a liaison with HRs/RAs to promote residence hall safety and security.
Administer CPR, AED, and First Aid as required.
Provide medical transport assistance upon request.
Assist with campus parking management, enforce parking regulations, issue tickets for illegally parked vehicles, and enter written tickets into the motor vehicle system.
Report road conditions during inclement weather for snow removal and help keep parking lots clear of vehicles for snow removal.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Office of Campus Safety & Security.