Public Safety Officer I

## Public Safety Officer IApply: On Campus: Rochester, NY: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: JR101181**Essential Duties & Responsibilities*** Patrols and monitors the RIT campus grounds to ensure the safety and security of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Maintains a visible and approachable presence to provide confidence in university security and deter criminal activity* Assists with and coordinates emergency response during medical incidents, fire evacuations, and natural disasters* Identifies suspicious activity and security breaches, responds to calls for service, and addresses disturbances, noise complaints, trespassing, theft, and other security related incidents on campus* Reports security incidents and documents all details thoroughly and accurately for follow up action, investigation, or insurance claims. Communicates with law enforcement, emergency services, and university administrators as needed* Conducts routine security checks on university facilities to ensure they are locked and secure, especially during non-operating hours* Provides customer service, information, and directions to students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Answers questions and offers assistance regarding policies, directions, and events* Other duties as assigned **Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities*** Knowledge of security operations, safety procedures, and basic law enforcement procedures* Knowledge of emergency response protocols for medical emergencies, fires, natural disasters, and active threat situations* Skill in observation and surveillance to detect suspicious activities and security risks* Skill in written and verbal communication to interact with students, faculty, staff, visitors, law enforcement, and emergency responders and document security-related incidents* Ability to quickly and critically assess security threats and determine appropriate action to prevent or mitigate harm* Ability to remain calm, focused, and composed during potentially stressful or high-pressure situations, emergencies, or incidents **Minimum Education & Experience*** High School diploma or GED* 1 year of relevant experience* NYS Security Guard License **Job Level Overview**Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 1 - An entry-level role building knowledge and skills. Performs routine, well-defined, easy-to-understand tasks that can typically be learned in a short period of time. Work is performed under close supervision using clearly prescribed methods and detailed instructions. **Additional Details**The Public Safety Department is a 24/7 operation, 365 days/year.There are 4 different patrol shifts and the person hired will most likely be assigned to the afternoon or overnight shift, which includes differential pay. Premium pay is given for holidays and other days as determined by the Public Safety Department. Some overtime is required to maintain appropriate staffing levels and to staff special events throughout the year.Required to be available for overtime, call ins and possible shift changes on short notice and rotating days off to maintain appropriate staffing levels and for special events throughout the year. **Shifts:** Afternoon/Evening (B,C) 2PM - 10PM Night (D) 10PM-6AM Rotating days off**PLEASE NOTE:** The individual hired for this position will be required to have a pre-employment Motor Vehicle check, and the Motor Vehicle Report must clear RIT's Safe Driving Policy. (see Page 4) **FLSA Category**Non-Exempt**Work Location**On Campus**Compensation**$23 - $25/hr**Application Materials**When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.Curriculum Vitae or Resume**Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.****Additional Details**In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law.If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. #J-18808-Ljbffr