Security Services Assistant 1 (NY HELPS)

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

About The Position

To afford safety and security with duties to include the following: Patrol buildings and facilities to identify, report and address safety and security concerns. Greet visitors and staff while verifying credentials. Respond to facility calls for service, events and emergencies. Respond to calls for assistance with difficult clients and visitors. Assist clients with disabilities, visitors or employees in all possible ways including escorting them through area. As directed, assists police and firefighters at the scene of accidents. Prepare written reports of shift activities including actions taken to report or resolve incidents or problems. Prevent theft of state or personal property by means of presence and witness. May operate a motor vehicle to transport people and cargo to emergency situations. Administer first aid to sick or injured persons. Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Requirements

As per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. Must have taken and passed the specific job related Civil Service exam and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list.
The Civil Service list for this position might provide insufficient acceptors, therefore, a non-competitive appointment may be made through the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
Qualifications for non-competitive appointment are Must have a current Security Guard Photo ID issued by the New York State Department of State.
Candidate must meet physical/ medical requirements and substance abuse screening as determined by the Director of Health Services of the department of Civil Service.
A thorough character investigation will be made by University Police.
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Must be able to perform mandatory overtime.
Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook University's Employee Health Services
Clear a background investigation
Submit (3) written reference
Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Responsibilities

Patrol buildings and facilities to identify, report and address safety and security concerns.
Greet visitors and staff while verifying credentials.
Respond to facility calls for service, events and emergencies.
Respond to calls for assistance with difficult clients and visitors.
Assist clients with disabilities, visitors or employees in all possible ways including escorting them through area.
As directed, assists police and firefighters at the scene of accidents.
Prepare written reports of shift activities including actions taken to report or resolve incidents or problems.
Prevent theft of state or personal property by means of presence and witness.
May operate a motor vehicle to transport people and cargo to emergency situations.
Administer first aid to sick or injured persons.
Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.