A Graduate School of Education, Health & Psychology
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Teachers College's Office of Public Safety is seeking a uniformed Public
Safety Officer with Fire Safety Director Certification, or the ability to
obtain Fire Safety Director Certification, providing safety and security
services to the Teachers College Community. Days and shift hours of work vary.
CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provides community and customer service- oriented safety and security
services to the College community.
Stands fixed posts at public safety desks and/or booths to maintain
perimeter security and access control.
Patrols the College campus and the neighborhood immediately surrounding
the campus.
Prepares a variety of safety and/or security reports and logs, and
maintains records of a variety of safety and/or security-related
activities.
Participates in inspections and surveys of facilities, lighting, fire
safety systems and equipment, and environmental health and safety
conditions. Communicates and/or coordinates corrective and/or maintenance
follow-up activities.
Maintains a neat, clean, and professional appearance of self, office
equipment, and office workstations.
Provides close cooperation and teamwork with staff members of other
College service offices including but not limited to Facilities
Management, Resident Services, Student Services, Event Planning, and
Telecommunications.
Maintains a control system for the storage, issuance, and collection of
College locks and keys.
Controls the access and movement of pedestrians and vehicles on campus.
Participates in fire drills and fire system maintenance activities.
Provides safety and security services at special events including but not
limited to orientations, commencements, symposiums, and college
celebrations.
Interacts in a cooperative and professional manner with allied
institutional public safety/security offices and local law enforcement
agencies.
Participates in regularly scheduled Office meetings, training classes, and
training assignments.
Provides visitor escort services and dignitary protection services as
needed.
Monitors CCTV, burglar and fire alarms, and telephone and radio
communications. Provides telephone and radio dispatch as required.
Ensures compliance with College rules and regulations.
Assists in maintaining the proper operation of electronic security
equipment including CCTV, card readers, turnstiles, digital and tape
recorders.
Maintains availability for extended shifts and mandatory overtime as
required.
Observes and reports on a variety of violations of College rules and
regulations, and violations of local, state, or federal law on College
property. May be required, within guidelines, to actively mitigate crimes
in progress and assist in the apprehension of violators.
Provides a variety of services and performs a variety of special
assignments during emergency situations.
Minimum Qualifications:
Resides within a thirty (30) minute response time to the College campus.
NYC Fire Safety Director Certification (FSD), or the ability to complete
FSD Certification within the first 60 days of employment.
New York State Security Guard License.
High School Diploma or equivalency certificate.
Five or more years of full-time work experience as a proprietary Public
Safety Officer, Security Officer, Police Officer, or limited Peace
officer, or any combination of education and experienced judged by the
College to demonstrate the education and experience necessary to perform
in the position.
Ability to work rotating hours and shifts, and maintain availability for
extended shifts and overtime work as required.
Above average communication skills both oral and written.
Physical ability to climb stairs, stand/sit/ walk a minimum of twelve
hours, and be able to lift and carry 80 lbs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Proven experience as a proprietary Public Safety Officer, Security Officer
or Peace Officer at a university or college setting.
Bachelors Degree in Police Sciences, Criminal Justice, Security Management
or associated discipline, and/or Certificate in Security Technology,
Security Management or other related discipline.
Proven hands-on experience using computer based electronic access control
systems.
Prior experience as a Fire Department member, fire safety professional,
Paramedic or EMT.
Candidates are subject to a full background investigation, including criminal
history, verification of education and work experience, and reference checks.
Salary Range:
$26.61 - $26.61
Work Modality:
Onsite
Competitive Compensation and Benefits
The salary for this position is determined by the Collective Bargaining
Agreement (CBA). New hires start at 75% of the full rate, increasing to 100%
after 24 months. Employees receive subsequent annual increases based on the
terms outlined in the contract. Overtime, comp time, and banked vacation time
eligible.
Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package and
are subject to the terms of the CBA. These benefits include medical, dental,
vision, and supplemental insurance plans; life insurance; short and long-term
disability insurance; eligibility for pension plan, an exceptional employer
retirement matching program; Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible
Spending Accounts (FSA), tuition remission for employee & dependents, a shoe
allowance, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee
Assistance Program (EAP).
