Security Officer

Security Officer

Posting Number: 493974

Type of Position: Full-time

Location: Poughkeepsie, NY

Categories: Security

Position Title:

Security Officer

Department/School:

Security

Salary/Pay Rate:

$25.35 per hour

Job Summary:

Marist University seeks applications for the position of Security Officer. The Security Officer is responsible for providing excellent customer service and focuses on safety and security to all members of the Marist community. This position supports the institutional ideals of excellence in education, a sense of community, and a commitment to service. The Security Officer is responsible for the safety and security of the campus community, remains alert and always engaged, demonstrates an understanding and embraces engagement with a diverse population, and is capable of handling crisis situations by responding in accordance with department standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• At least 2 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard license.
• Possess a valid New York State Driver's License with no serious convictions.
• Ability to obtain Basic First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Automated External Defibrillator certifications
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
• Must be available for flexible hours and on-call status.

Essential Functions:

• Patrol assigned area on foot or in an assigned motor vehicle to ensure campus community member safety and security as well as to protect and preserve university property
• Examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; use University keys to open and close buildings
• Monitor closed buildings for unauthorized people and/or suspicious activities
• Inform and warn violators of rule infractions, such as trespassing, use of illegal drugs, or possession of a weapon on campus
• Provide escort services for visitors, students, staff, and faculty, as necessary; provides other public assistance, such as directions, lockout services, jump-starts, and other routine assistance
• Watch for and reports irregularities, such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations
• Contact emergency responders, such as police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel, as required
• Remain alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approach suspicious persons and/or notify police as appropriate; may confront and/or detain violators, as required, until police arrive
• Perform periodic checks of fire / life safety equipment, as well as campus lighting, to ensure proper functioning; report malfunctions as required
• Provide safe and efficient transportation for campus community members and guests upon request using patrol vehicles
• Patrol and monitor assigned parking areas to provide public security and enforce infractions utilizing automated ticket system.

• Respond to general illness / injury calls, conduct scene size-up, perform patient assessment, and provide basic first aid until advanced medical personnel arrive on scene

• Write accurate and detailed post-incident case reports, using the department's online report writing system, for management review and approval
• Perform public safety telecommunicator duties including call taking, officer dispatching, resource management, interagency coordination, and call logging / report assignments
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• Provide strong student focused costumer service
• Identify fire safety issues and report observations

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References


Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation years 0-3. 3 weeks of paid vacation years 4-7. 4 weeks of paid vacation years 8+.
• Paid personal time of 40 hours per year
• Paid sick time of 10 days per year.
• 14+ paid holidays per year and extra compensation when scheduled to work on a Holiday.

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College

About the Department/School:

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and guest are always our priority in the Office of Safety and Security. Our team of full-time staff integrates itself into the overall educational mission of the University by fostering cooperation, professionalism, respect, and teamwork among the University community.

The Marist University security staff are trained to respond appropriately to all calls for assistance; Our areas of responsibility encompass a comprehensive approach to campus security, crime prevention, fire safety, workplace safety, event planning and providing for an overall atmosphere of safety and community.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit


Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Security (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

3 p.m. to 11 p.m. shift on Tuesday thru Saturday

Hours per Week:

40

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.

Advertised: March 06, 2026 Eastern Standard Time

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