University Police Officer 1

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The University Police Officer will be responsible for preventing crime. Responds to calls for assistance to ensure that persons and property are adequately protected. May respond to situations involving, but not limited to burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assault, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, sick and injured persons. Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic and may enforce vehicle and traffic laws. Walks or drives through area of patrol in order to deter criminal activity, increase police visibility and detect fires and other dangerous situations. On all assignments, prepares a variety of summary reports, logs and records covering activities of criminal nature or unusual nature as well as other security related activities. Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate by rank and departmental mission.

Requirements

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
Sixty semester credit hours at a regionally accredited college or university which is recognized by New York State Education Department having followed acceptable practices
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License
Must have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations
Required to successfully complete a physical/medical examination, psychological evaluation, agility performance test, background check and a police basic training course at the Training Academy as well as a Field Training Program to be retained in this position
Must be able to perform mandatory overtime
Selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas

Nice To Haves

Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

Responsibilities

Preventing crime
Responding to calls for assistance to ensure that persons and property are adequately protected
Responding to situations involving burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assault, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, sick and injured persons
Regulating pedestrian and vehicular traffic and enforcing vehicle and traffic laws
Walking or driving through area of patrol to deter criminal activity, increase police visibility and detect fires and other dangerous situations
Preparing a variety of summary reports, logs and records covering activities of criminal nature or unusual nature as well as other security related activities
Performing other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate by rank and departmental mission