University Police Officer 1 - University Police Department

Job Description:

The State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications, including from eligible transfer candidates, for University Police Officer 1 . This is a contingent permanent, competitive class, SG14, classified position represented by the Police Benevolent Association of New York State with an entry salary of $64,796. After successful completion of field training, the successful applicant will be assigned to one of three shifts after a department-wide seniority-based shift bid.

*Interested applicants must be available for agility testing. Testing dates and times TBA, with anticipated testing dates during the week of June 22. You should bring your Medical Waiver (Agility Waiver and campus map) and driver license.


If you've successfully completed agility testing with SUNY within the past one year you may be exempt from this session of testing but must be able to provide a valid certificate upon request.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

University Police Officers are actively involved in campus communities and activities including educating community members on such topics as personal safety, risk awareness, crime prevention, alcohol awareness, sexual assault prevention and other community safety issues.

University Police Officers work under the general supervision of a University Police Officer 2 (Lieutenant). Individuals must be able to work alone and exercise independent judgment in performing duties. Officers have substantial contact with the public and other law enforcement personnel. They patrol an assigned area on foot, bicycle or, 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.

Incumbents respond 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.

The successful candidate will:

• Report 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 person(s).
• May apply resuscitators, administer first aid and summon ambulance(s).
• Conduct initial investigations of incidents; gathers evidence; interviews witnesses, complainants and suspects and confers with fellow officers; reports results of investigations to supervisor as directed and may testify in court.
• Regulate and direct pedestrian and vehicular traffic at intersections, crosswalks and other critical points; 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.
• Control the movement and activity of crowds at concerts, sports events and other gatherings; breaks up fights and other altercations, may operate screening device to inspect individuals.
• Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

University Police Officers provide police services to the Fredonia campus community and are classified as essential staff. They meet and verbally communicate with a wide variety of persons including: students, parents, alumni, faculty, staff, and visitors, sometimes in stressful situations. They strive to establish and maintain positive relationships with members of the campus community. They may question victims and complainants to obtain information on crimes and disorders. During violent demonstrations, fires or other emergency situations, University Police Officers may be required to give clear, definitive and authoritative orders and instructions to any and all persons involved.

University Police Officers have frequent verbal communications with dispatch and patrol officers for the primary purpose of providing factual information affecting campus law enforcement, security and safety. These communications are clear, comprehensive and concise; Officers may use standard police codes.



Requirements:

QUALIFICATIONS

In order to qualify for the civil service exam to become a University Police Officer, candidates must possess either: 60 college credits or two years of active military service with an honorable discharge may be substituted for 30 of the 60 hours of college credit. This educational requirement is a higher standard than many municipal or county law enforcement agencies. Many officers in University Police possess Bachelor's and/or Master's degrees.

Following the written test, candidates who scored high enough to be reachable must pass a standardized physical test that involves pushups, sit-ups, and a 1.5 mile run. Following the physical agility testing, candidates advancing must clear psychological and medical screening. In addition, substantial background testing/checking takes place, including fingerprinting.

To become a University Police Officer, a person must:

• Be at least 21 years of age
• Must not have reached their 35th birthday
• Be a United States Citizen
• Be a New York State Resident
• Have completed 60 hours of college credits or two years of active military service with an honorable discharge may be substituted for 30 of 60 hours of college credit hours
• Possess a valid NYS drivers license
• Pass a written Civil Service Exam and be reachable on their list for canvassing
• Pass a medical examination
• Have binocular acuity of 20/30 corrected or no less than 20/100 uncorrected
• Pass a physical agility test
• Pass a psychological examination
• Pass an extensive background investigation
• Complete a Basic School for Police Officers
• Complete a probationary period

All applicants are to apply using the online application system, and when applicable, respond accordingly via the canvass letter. Applicants who do not have access to a computer or to the Internet are invited to use computers located in Human Resources available (by appointment only) from 8:00am - 4:00pm, Mon-Fri. If you are unable to use the on-line application system, please contact Human Resources at x3434. All applications must be submitted to Human Resources by the close of business (4pm) on the appropriate posting closing date as indicated.



Additional Information:

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

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.



Application Instructions:

This position is full-time, Salary Grade 14, APSU represented position, with an entry-level salary of $64,796.

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications must be received by June 23, 2026.

*AGILITY TESTING date TBA.

FOR NON-LATERAL TRANSFER CANDIDATES ONLY
Please complete the following required forms:

1. S-700 - Determination of Age Eligibility Form
2. Agility Waiver and campus map - Statement of Physical and Medical Requirements for UPO1, which must be signed and dated by your physician no more than 30-days prior to the agility test and must be presented in order for you to participate in the agility testing.

*NOTE: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload the additional, required documents.

Please see the FAQ for using the online application system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

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