University Police Officer 1 - SUNY Maritime College

SUNY Maritime College Location: Throggs Neck, NY Category: Service, Construction, Maintenance & Skilled Trades Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Jul 6 2026 The University Police Officer 1 works under the general supervision of a University Police Officer 2. The successful incumbent must be able to work alone and exercise independent judgment in performing duties. Responsibilities Patrols an assigned area on foot, on a bicycle or motor scooter, in a car or by other means to deter criminal activity by means of presence and witness and to detect fires and other dangerous situations Responds to calls for assistance from fellow officers or from any member of the campus community to insure that persons and property are adequately protected; and may respond to situations involving but not restricted to burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assaults, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, accidents, vehicle and traffic violations, fires and unusual situations Reports to the scene of the crime, accident or other disturbance in order to halt crimes in progress, arrest violators, maintain order and arrange for the appropriate care of injured persons May apply resuscitators, administer first aid and summon ambulances Conducts initial investigations of incidents in order to preserve and gather evidence; interviews witnesses, complainants and suspects and confers with fellow officers to ascertain nature and severity of situation; reports results of investigations to supervisor as directed and may testify in court Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic. May enforce vehicle and traffic laws in order to prevent dangerous situations from arising Directs traffic at intersections, crosswalks and other critical points during peak traffic periods; stops persons violating the vehicle and traffic law; issues warnings, tickets and summonses; patrols parking lots and campus roadways; tickets cars parked in violation of campus rules Controls the movement and activity of crowds at concerts, sports events and other gatherings; staffs entrance ways to prevent gate crashing and over‑crowding of facilities; breaks up fights and other altercations, operates screening devices such as a magnetometer or x‑ray machine to inspect individuals and carry in items for prohibited items On assignment as Desk Officer Receives and interprets incoming communications, including, but not limited to radio and telephone calls, and e‑mail messages from officers and other members of the campus community Dispatches officers to the scenes of incidents and irregularities Issues parking permits and collects fees and fines Utilizes electronic devices such as a personal computer, video recorder or camera to record and view information Prepares a variety of shift summary reports, logs and records covering activities of a criminal or unusual nature and other security related activities May deliver a variety of in‑service training and/or community educational programs Obtain proper certification and maintain re‑certification in a variety of training areas, such as defensive tactics, use of force and firearms instruction Serve as a Field Training Officer or as an instructor at a Basic Police School, Police Academy or other location as directed Provide training and education to University Police personnel, other law enforcement officers, government personnel and the public, and engage in crime prevention activities such as, but not limited to Crime Prevention Surveys or Operation ID Job Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have permanent appointment in an University Police Officer 1 classified position (or be eligible for transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service eligible list for University Police Officer 1. NY State Preferred List candidates have preference. Promotion One year of permanent service as a University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 or 2 AND: Either 1. 60 or more college semester credit hours; Or 2. 30 college semester credit hours AND two years of active United States military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act Or 3. 30 college semester credit hours AND successful completion of a New York State Municipal Police Training Council approved Pre‑Employment Training Program AND eligibility to complete the second phase of such training program that has not lapsed Or 4. two years of experience as a police officer in New York State with Municipal Police Training Course certification (or equivalent course approved by the NYS Municipal Police Training Council). A certified Peace Officer Training course does not meet this requirement. Open Competitive Either 1. 60 or more college semester credit hours Or 2. 30 college semester credit hours AND two years of active United States military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act Or 3. 30 college semester credit hours AND successful completion of a New York State Municipal Police Training Council approved Pre‑Employment Training Program AND eligibility to complete the second phase of such training program that has not lapsed Or 4. two years of experience as a police officer in New York State with Municipal Police Training Course certification (or equivalent course approved by the NYS Municipal Police Training Council). A certified Peace Officer Training course does not meet this requirement. Additional Information Special Notes: The Police University Officer 1 is a full‑time classified appointment. The starting salary rate for the position is $64,796.00 annually. The position is also inclusive of an outstanding benefit package. For additional information please see PBANYS‑Benefits‑at‑a‑Glance‑Jan‑2025.pdf. Review of applications to commence immediately. Additional Notes: FLSA non‑exempt position, that is, eligible for overtime monies. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Job Type: State Classified SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non‑discrimination statement, see SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre‑employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling View phone number on click.appcast.io. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety). #J-18808-Ljbffr SUNY Maritime College