Public Safety Officer

Position Description Hourly Rate without the Fire Guard License: $21.48 Hourly Rate with the Fire Guard License: $22.48 Shift Differential of 10% for Evenings and Nights Additional $1.00 per hour if you have a Fireguard license oronce its obtained which is mandatory Overtime is mandatory Superior Benefit Package ( see below) ABOUT PUBLIC SAFETY: The Manhattan University Department of Public Safety endeavors toprovide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for theUniversity community, its visitors, and guests. Our goal is tosupport the Lasallian heritage and educational mission of theUniversity by fostering a sense of respect, cooperation, andethical behavior among the members of our community. The Departmentof Public Safety remains diligent in its efforts to maintain orderon campus while promoting a setting free of crime, fear, andlawlessness. ABOUT THE POSITION: Public Safety Officers (PSOs) are vital to promoting a safe andsecure campus. They maintain law and order on the campus, enforceUniversity regulations, and request assistance from law enforcementagencies when necessary. Qualified candidates will have excellentwritten and verbal communication, strong interpersonal skills, andsound judgment. This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remoteposition. Job Responsibilities Protect Manhattan University personnel and facilities againstthe hazards of fire, accidents and vandalism; enforce allregulations, including those in department manual for SecurityOfficers Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property;monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment,and access points; permitting entry Protect the building structure and grounds to which officer isassigned, including the contents, occupants and visitors; patrol asassigned and seek out and take preventive action against existinghazards or conditions which may cause injury, damage orinterference with normal operation, and report sameimmediately Complete reports by recording observations, information,occurrences; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures Ensure operation of equipment and systems; troubleshootingmalfunctions; calling for repairs Follow procedures for various initiatives, including fireprevention, property patrol, parking enforcement and accidentinvestigations Guide visitors and assist in a courteous manner; return lost orfound articles to Public Safety Office; assists ill or injuredpersons in obtaining care, and report such events immediately byradio and on proper report forms Public Safety Officers are required to use computer systems andother technology, namely access control, visitor management andsecurity camera systems A Public Safety Officer will be assigned to work either a day,evening, or overnight shift depending on the needs of thedepartment. The position requires the Security Officer workholidays, weekends, nights, and a variety of shifts and overtimewhen circumstances warrant. PSOs are considered Essential Personnelin order to maintain the safety and security of Universityproperty, personnel, affiliates and visitors Perform related duties as assigned Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent Valid NYS Guard License, NYS Dept. of State’s 8-hour mandatedcertificate training First Aid Certification, F-01/F-03/F-04 COF license a plus.Will be required to obtain after hire 90 days to Minimum 1-yearprior security experience Prior experience in college campus a plus Must be physically fit Able to engage in strenuous physical activity, includingwalking, climbing stairs, as well as standing or sitting for longperiods of time Willing and able to perform duty in inclement weatherconditions Ability to write legible reports, use a portable radio, and usejudgment that is sound and proper when addressing emergencies Supplemental Information BENEFITS: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Retirement plan- TIAA-CREF/SRA Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time Tuition benefits for employee, spouse, and dependents #J-18808-Ljbffr