Principal Campus Public Safety Officer

East Central College•Orchard Park, CO

About The Position

This is a provisional, designated supervisory armed peace officer position responsible for enforcing the campus public safety program and protecting people and property on SUNY Erie Community College campuses. Under the general supervision of the Vice President of College Safety, the officer is responsible for the security of buildings, grounds, and equipment; preventing loss due to theft, fire, or other causes; and ensuring staff observe safety regulations. The officer consults with the Vice President of College Safety or other College officials about the campus safety and security program and recommends improvements. The position may assist the Dean of Students with investigations and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct, and may supervise lower-level safety-related positions. The position is provisional, and the employee will need to take the Erie County civil service examination when announced. The officer investigates violations of local, state, and federal laws; enforces parking rules and issues citations; coordinates campus security; supervises patrols and safety programs; and prepares and maintains clear records and reports, including reporting required by the Clery Act, Title IX, and other applicable laws and regulations. The officer assesses security needs for special events, coordinates with law enforcement and College departments, oversees assigned fleet vehicles and maintenance, inspects premises, and is required to carry a firearm. The role requires thorough knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, College policies, campus security and safety practices, and investigative techniques. It also requires the ability to handle confidential information and approach safety and security matters with awareness and sensitivity toward a diverse community. The employee must be physically capable of performing the essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

High school graduation or a high school equivalency diploma.
In addition to the education requirement, meet one of these qualification pathways: (A) at least 60 credit hours in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a related field and one year of college-level campus public safety experience; (B) two years of experience as a security guard, military policeman, or law enforcement officer and one year of college-level campus public safety experience; (C) completion of a pre-employment Law Enforcement Academy and one year of college-level campus public safety experience; or (D) an equivalent combination of training and experience within the limits of pathways A, B, and C.
U.S. citizenship.
Residency in Erie County.
Valid New York State driver’s license.
Eligibility for a pistol permit at the time of appointment.
At the time of appointment, certification in American Red Cross Standard First Aid or equivalent, American Red Cross CPR or equivalent, and Automated External Defibrillator use.
At the time of appointment, completion of law enforcement training prescribed by the Municipal Police Training Council in consultation with the State University Board of Trustees.
Qualification as a New York Peace Officer at the time of appointment.
Subject to fingerprinting by the Division of Criminal Justice Services for appointment.
Thorough knowledge of applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations, including New York Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, and Vehicle and Traffic Laws.
Thorough knowledge of Title IX, the Clery Act, the Student Code of Conduct, and other statutes and policies applicable in a SUNY college setting.
Thorough knowledge of policies and procedures for securing buildings, grounds, and equipment, and of precautions for eliminating security, safety, and fire hazards.
Knowledge of law enforcement statutes pertaining to a variety of offenses and working knowledge of investigative techniques.
Ability to handle highly confidential information and demonstrate awareness and sensitivity when handling safety and security matters in a diverse community.
Physical capability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Take the Erie County civil service examination once it is announced.

Responsibilities

Investigate violations of local, state, and federal laws and document and report them as required by federal mandate.
Enforce parking regulations, issue citations, and conduct final adjudication.
Investigate Student Code of Conduct matters and handle sensitive employee-related issues.
Coordinate and enforce SUNY Erie Community College’s campus public safety and security program and applicable New York State laws under peace officer authority.
Prepare schedules for staff to optimize coverage and use of work hours.
Assess security needs for special events and liaise with event coordinators to arrange coverage.
Supervise and/or prepare work records and reports, maintaining systems for incident records and reporting required under the Clery Act, Title IX, and other applicable laws and regulations.
Supervise patrols of buildings, grounds, and parking areas to maintain order, protect people and property, control traffic, and prevent trespassing, theft, or damage.
Organize and supervise the College safety program at one or more campuses.
Control the use of Department fleet vehicles and arrange vehicle maintenance.
Maintain liaison with appropriate law enforcement agencies and College departments or divisions.
Carry a firearm as required by the position.
Inspect premises to assess the effectiveness of and compliance with the security program.
Consult with College officials regarding the status of the campus safety and security program and recommend improvements.
May assist the Dean of Students with investigations and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct.
May supervise lower-level safety-related positions.