University Police Officer 1

Stony Brook University • Town of Brookhaven, NY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The University Police Officer is responsible for preventing crime and protecting people and property at the Stony Brook or Southampton campus. The role responds to calls for assistance and may handle incidents including burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assaults, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, and situations involving sick or injured people. Officers regulate pedestrian and vehicle traffic, may enforce vehicle and traffic laws, and patrol by foot or vehicle to deter criminal activity, increase police visibility, and identify fires or other dangerous situations. Officers prepare summary reports, logs, and records documenting criminal or unusual activity and other security-related work, and perform other appropriate duties or projects as assigned in keeping with rank and departmental mission.

The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with varied shifts and days off. Night and weekend work and mandatory overtime are required. It is designated as essential, requiring officers to report or remain at work during certain campus emergencies and limited operations. The role is FLSA nonexempt and eligible for overtime provisions.

Candidates must meet Civil Service standards, pass the job-related Civil Service examination, and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list. Appointment and retention require successful completion of a physical/medical examination, psychological evaluation, agility performance test, background investigation, police basic training at the Training Academy, and a Field Training Program. Candidates must possess and maintain an appropriate valid New York State driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record. Out-of-state applicants must provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from their issuing state within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a New York State driver's license within 30 days of the official start date. The employer cannot sponsor work visas. Applicants should include a resume/CV and cover letter with the online application.

Requirements

• Meet Civil Service Standards and Specifications.
• Have taken and passed the specific job-related Civil Service examination and be reachable on the appropriate Civil Service list.
• Have 60 semester credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university recognized by the New York State Education Department, following acceptable practices.
• Possess and maintain the appropriate valid New York State driver's license.
• Have a motor vehicle record free of major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
• Successfully complete a physical/medical examination, psychological evaluation, agility performance test, background check, police basic training course at the Training Academy, and Field Training Program.
• Be able to perform mandatory overtime.
• For out-of-state applicants, provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the issuing state within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a New York State driver's license within 30 days of the official start date.
• Submit a resume/CV and cover letter with the online application.
• Work authorization sponsorship is not available.

Responsibilities

• Prevent crime.
• Respond to calls for assistance to ensure people and property are adequately protected.
• Respond to incidents that may include burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assault, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, and sick or injured persons.
• Regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic and, as needed, enforce vehicle and traffic laws.
• Patrol by foot or vehicle to deter criminal activity, increase police visibility, and detect fires or other dangerous situations.
• Prepare summary reports, logs, and records covering criminal or unusual activity and other security-related activities.
• Perform other appropriate duties or projects assigned in keeping with rank and departmental mission.

Benefits

• Salary Grade 14 hiring rate of $64,796, plus location pay of $1,762, supplemental location pay of $2,571, and geographic pay of $15,000.
• Eligible for overtime provisions of the FLSA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree