Public Safety Officer

Reporting to the Director of Public Safety and the Public Safety Supervisor for assigned shifts, the Public Safety Officer (PSO) is responsible for the protection of University property and order on campus. The PSO responds to campus emergencies and provides services in the area of university safety, security, crime prevention, special events, campus information and assistance, parking and traffic control.  The PSO also provides supervision of the Public Safety student staff on their assigned shift.  The PSO must work well within the Student Experience Unit and have a positive interaction with students, faculty, and staff.  The PSO conducts active and regular patrols of campus grounds and buildings in uniform on foot, car, and/or by bike to ensure the effective and efficient execution of the mission of the Department of Public Safety in providing a safe and secure environment for individuals and property at the University. Additionally, the PSO performs initial investigations of incidents and reported crime, makes accurate and timely written reports of all activity, responds to emergencies, problems, and complaints, and conducts special duties as assigned.  

Salary/Rate: $19.00-$20.00; 40 hours per week

Essential Functions:

• Patrol grounds and buildings in assigned area, occupied or vacant, to deter and detect criminal activity, security breaches, safety hazards, maintenance problems and enforce the rules of the University
• Respond to reported incidents and calls for service, takes necessary action appropriate for the situation according to guidelines established by the University and departmental policies and procedures
• Assist victims of crimes with making a police complaint, as desired or required
• Lock and unlock buildings and rooms according to schedules, authorization lists and upon request
• Write and submit complete, detailed, legible, and accurate reports in a timely manner, concerning incidents, accidents and calls for service
• Enforce campus traffic and parking regulations. Direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic, provide information and directions, arrange assistance for motorists with mechanical problems, issue parking tickets and arrange towing of vehicles as necessary
• Assist University officials, law enforcement agencies, fire, and other public safety officials in the performance of those duties in maintaining public safety on the campus
• Function as the University's first responder to criminal incidents, fires, medical emergencies, chemical spills, natural disasters, and other emergencies on campus
• Attend and participate in department meetings
• Complete training programs when scheduled, including programs held during regularly scheduled hours and outside regularly scheduled hours. Some training programs may require travel
• Available for additional work assignments outside regularly scheduled shifts, which may include security for special events, athletic contests, manpower shortages and weather/disaster emergencies
• Be visible and alert at all times
• Greet all guests, visitors, and community members politely and professionally in passing
• Follow protocol when responding to incident or crisis situation

Other Duties & Responsibilities:

• Available for 24/7 365 on call response
• Be proficient in the use of various systems and software such as monitoring camera system, access control, fire and trouble alarms and parking citation system
• Be proficient in the use of various computer systems and software, such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google forms and spreadsheets and calendar and event database
• Foster inclusivity and empower the Department of Public Safety to be compassionate, responsive, and caring
• Sustain and evolve relationships with campus programs and initiatives to build trust between Public Safety and the campus community
• Maintain a safe working environment within and around campus facilities and associated equipment
• Supports and assists in creating intersections for faculty, staff and students that will assist in transforming people’s lives
• Supports and assists in creating an evolving culture of mentoring and rich engagement opportunities for faculty, staff, and students
• Maintains a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and a high degree of cultural competence and respect for a wide range of identities and experiences, therefore welcoming and supporting all faculty, staff and students and expanding access to the AU experience
• Maintains a safe working environment within and around their facilities and associated equipment and supplies including, but not limited to, obtaining Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information pertaining to any hazards associated with their work environment
• Participates in all required assigned training, including safety training and will comply with safety rules, regulations, and protocols
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• Contributes to the overall success of the University by performing other duties as assigned

Qualifications-Educations & Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Formal Education:
  • The Public Safety Officer will hold a High school diploma or GED. NYS Licensed Security Guard or willing to successfully complete the NYS Security Guard Course and must remain licensed for employment. PSO must be of the highest character, possess excellent written and verbal skills, be able to work in a diverse environment
•  Preferred:
  • Associate’s degree in criminal justice, related discipline or specialized training in security and safety, or two years security experience in a university, or institutional setting. Police or Peace officer experience with certified academy training is preferred
• Experience:
  • The Public Safety Officer must possess excellent interpersonal skills and have a working knowledge of technology used in the profession. NYS Security, NIMS/ICS, CPR/AED certification required. Preferred qualifications include working knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Training available for the right/fit candidate

Physical Demands & Work Environment:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Personal Protective Equipment must be worn when required.  A respiratory function test and the ability to use respirators may be required. Stairs and uneven surfaces may be present; artificial lifts, etc. may or may not be available.  The position may require the incumbent to walk outdoors in all types of weather to other buildings or offices located on the campus. The Campus is located in an area that contains numerous hills and slopes and may not always be fully accessible for mobility impaired individuals. 

About Alfred University:
​​​​Lighting the way for students since 1836.“We've always been a place for makers, especially those who make the future. Our commitment to independent thinking, creativity, academic rigor and community have made us a unique kind of leader since 1836.”  

Alfred University (AU) was founded on principles of social justice in 1836 by liberal, independent thinkers who placed high value on education for all citizens. The University has retained and built upon the strong values of its founders, developing as an institution of national and international renown that is responsive to the needs of contemporary society while remaining consistent with the spirit of its origins. Alfred University is the second oldest coeducational college in the United States as well as one of the earliest nineteenth century colleges to have enrolled African American and Native American students. It has a long-standing history of educating socially conscious students who make a difference in their professions and their communities. 

Over the course of the twentieth century, Alfred University evolved into a complex institution offering a full range of programs in the liberal arts and sciences, art and design, engineering, business, education, counseling, and school psychology to its nearly 2,000 undergraduate and graduate students that live, learn, and play on a 232-acre campus located in an idyllic, creative valley in Western New York. To learn more, visit alfred.edu. 
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Alfred University actively subscribes to a policy of equal employment opportunity, and will not discriminate against any employee, student or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, physical or mental disability, religion, ancestry or national origin, marital status, genetic information, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction status, political affiliation or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Protected veterans, minorities and women are encouraged to apply.