Campus Police Officer jobs in Mount Vernon, NY

Organization Overview

Overview

The Campus Security Officer will be responsible for providing protection of all persons and property, verifying the identification of guests, visitors, and all University members, providing information and directions, explaining rules and regulations, maintaining logs and records of occurrences, and completing necessary paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling and inspecting on foot the various campus buildings to ensure personal, building, and equipment security; 
• Responding to all emergencies on campus; 
• Conducting investigations and preparing appropriate written reports of incidents, accidents, and crimes. May use the computer terminal to input and retrieve data.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent required. Must be registered by the State of New York, Division of Licensing as a Security Guard and have a New York State Driver's License. Must possess the F1/F3 Fire Guard License or obtain it within three months of employment. Three or more years of security experience required. Strong verbal and written communication skills in English necessary. Must have the ability to work under pressure, deal with people under stressful situations while maintaining composure, and be able to react and make sound decisions quickly in demanding conditions. Must be polite, courteous, and professional at all times, and ready to observe and recall situations and events. Must be able to understand and carry out complicated oral instructions. Must be willing and available to work weekends and overtime shifts. Prior police or military experience is a plus.

Must be able to work either 5:45 am to 2:00 pm or 9:45 pm to 6:00 am weekends included.

Additional: Must be able to walk long distances, climb stairs, run short distances for emergency responses, and stand for long periods in all types of weather. A standard uniform is provided.

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

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