Public Safety Officer

New York Medical College • Valhalla, NY

62d • $19

About The Position

The public safety officer is responsible for providing a secure environment and to reduce security risks in the college campus.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• NYS Security Certification, valid Driver's License
• Basic Computers (MS Word), Telephone, AED, Fire Alarm System. Campus Vehicle, if necessary.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a professional environment
• Professional and well groomed appearance.
• Exceptional customer relations/customer service skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of campus, events, schedules, and college policies and procedures.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status.
• Must be able to adequately fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation as necessary when providing a safe and secure environment and when responding to emergency situations, aggressive individuals or on rounds throughout the campus and on all floors of buildings.
• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the function of the job.
• Sit, stand, and walk, including ability to walk up and down several flights of stairs, for required periods of time within a reasonable period of time.
• Speak and hear clearly.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with ability to focus.
• Remain alert at all times.
• Occasional exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Exposure to heated/air conditioned and ventilated facilities.
• Exposure to a building in which a variety of chemical substances are used for cleaning or operation of equipment.
• Function in a workplace that is usually very active during day and quiet in the evenings.

Responsibilities

• Protect persons and property from unlawful activities and provide a safe and secure campus environment.
• Observe/report unlawful/unauthorized activity.
• Identify suspicious persons, behaviors and circumstances that may pose a public safety risk and take immediate and appropriate action to prevent incidents.
• Patrol campus/buildings.
• Monitor building-conditions and respond to unsafe conditions, hazards, and emergencies, etc., following safety guidelines.
• Respond to public safety alarms and assist with lockouts.
• Enforce parking regulations, give directions and respond to requests for assistance and information.
• Handle special assignments directed by the Public Safety Director/Supervisors, such as: driving the campus shuttle between locations on a regular or intermittent schedule, special events, reception/visitor building posts, and working in command office as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees