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Position Information
Position Title Part Time Campus Security Officer
Position Category Civil Service
Position Status 12 Month
FLSA Non-Exempt
Advertised Salary $22.30 per hour
Department Security
Working Hours Saturdays and Sundays
General Description
Niagara County Community College is seeking a part time Campus Security Officer to fill weekend shifts. The shifts that are available are Saturdays and Sundays 11pm – 7am and Sundays. This position is very important as the person is responsible for maintaining the security and safety of students, campus personnel, and college property.
These positions will also be responsible for enforcing campus regulations; and for obtaining the appropriate assistance when medical emergencies or criminal incidents occur. Incumbents provide security services for an academic community whose members exhibit high levels of general intelligence and great sensitivity to individual rights and freedoms. Incumbents, therefore, are assigned to primarily people oriented tasks that require the ability to relate to people to a significant degree. In addition to enforcement of traffic laws, officers are responsible for fire prevention and the enforcement of safety regulations. Work is performed under supervision of the Chief of Campus Public Safety or Assistant Chief of Public Safety.
Typical Work Activities
Responds to calls for assistance to insure that persons and property are adequately protected;
Reports to scenes of medical emergencies and arranges for the appropriate care of injured persons, may administer rudimentary first aid and summon ambulances;
Responds to and reports to the appropriate authority, situations involving but not restricted to thefts, criminal trespasses, assaults, criminal mischief, vehicle and traffic violations and fires;
Conducts initial investigations of incidents in order to preserve and gather evidence, to interview witnesses, complainants and suspects, and to prepare written factual reports of incidents and activities for submission to supervisor;
Enforces vehicle and traffic laws in order to prevent dangerous situations from arising by issuing warnings and tickets to persons violating the vehicle and traffic laws and/or campus parking regulations;
Conducts inspection tours to insure that security, safety, and fire precautions are being observed;
Patrols the grounds on foot or in a patrol car to maintain order, protect persons and property, control traffic, provide first aid, and to prevent trespassing, theft and damage;
Participates in medical, fire, police, and general safety training programs;
Provides assistance and directions to campus personnel and students in a courteous and professional manner and maintains positive relationships with members of the campus community;
Prepares a variety of reports including but not limited to daily and annual clery record, shift summary reports, logs and records covering activities of a criminal or unusual nature and other security related activities;
Answers phone, maintains radio communications and delivers messages in a prompt and efficient manner;
Monitors alarm systems and notifies appropriate departments of problems;
Opens and secures doors as requested;
Essential Functions
Must be able to relate to a diverse student population and academic personnel including individuals with disabilities; good knowledge of standard radio communication codes; working knowledge of police procedures, law enforcement, and investigative techniques; working knowledge of a variety of State, County and municipal laws as well as campus rules and regulations; working knowledge of rudimentary first aide; ability to speak clearly and communicate effectively with others; ability to understand, interpret and carry out written directions; ability to prepare clear, accurate and comprehensive factual written reports; ability to understand the feelings that people express in their speech, mannerisms, expressions and actions, as they affect the conduct of law enforcement; ability to respond to feelings and initiate adaptive social behavior in the campus community by careful and concise explanation and persuasion; ability to remain cool and decisive in emergency and stressful situations; ability to interpret laws, rules, and regulations as they apply to law enforcement situations in particular the Criminal Procedure Law, the Penal Law, the Vehicle and Traffic Law, and Niagara County Community College Polices and Regulations; ability to stand and/or walk for long periods of time; ability to properly operate a motor vehicle; willingness to work with others; good judgment; tact; courtesy; resourcefulness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
Required Qualifications
Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma.
AND : Completion of thirty (30) credit hours from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with a minimum of three (3) credit hours in a criminal justice course;
OR: One (1) year of paid experience in a security or law enforcement related field.* Candidates must have dealt directly with the public;
OR: Possession of a certificate of completion of training from the Municipal Police Training Council.
NOTE : Experience as a building watch-person or clerical experience in the criminal justice field does not qualify.
Candidates must possess a valid New York State Vehicle operator’s license at time of appointment and throughout employment;
Candidates must have completed an eight (8) hour Pre-Assignment Training Course by time of appointment;
Employees must complete a sixteen (16) hour On-the-Job Training Course for Security Guards and become registered with the New York State Department of State as a Security Guard within ninety (90) days of appointment.
Desirable Qualifications
License(s)/Certifications
About SUNY Niagara
Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. NCCC offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates which are supported by outstanding student services in an inclusive and welcoming environment. NCCC provides a variety of cultural, social, and international experiences, as well as community education and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stake-holders. The College operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency, and is accountable to meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.
Established in 1962, NCCC offers a comprehensive and vibrant learning environment with a student to faculty ratio is 12:1, providing a high degree of personalized attention and connection between students and faculty.
The NCCC campus, located in Sanborn, NY, offers easy access to both Buffalo, NY and Niagara Falls State Park, and is minutes from the Canadian border. The campus is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. NCCC serves the community in two locations within Niagara County, at the Sanborn campus, and at the Niagara Falls Culinary Institute, located in the heart of downtown Niagara Falls.
NCCC continues to actively expand with the recent opening of its Learning Commons Center, a $25 million dollar project on the Sanborn campus. In just a short period of time, it has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services.
NCCC welcomes applicants who are committed in helping us fulfill our mission and to reach our vision of being a leader in providing a dynamic, high quality, educational environment responsive to current and emerging needs of our students and community. At NCCC we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution and seek candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
EEO Statement
NCCC does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number S274P
Open Date 02/01/2024
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary
For full consideration applications must be submitted by March 1, 2024. if a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after March 1 2024 will be considered.
Niagara County Community College considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:
• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications
• resume
• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references
Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.
Supplemental Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
Certifications/Licenses
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