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    SUNY New Paltz VacancyExternal Posting (Classified Service)

    Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

    Department: University Police

     

    Budget Title: University Police Officer 1

     

    Local Title: University Police Officer 1

     

    Posting Date: September 3, 2025

     

    Classification: SG-14-$64,796-12 hour rotating shifts

     

    Duties: University Police Officers enforce all New York State and local laws and the Student Code of Conduct on the grounds of the State University of New York. University Police Officers are charged with full police officer powers under Criminal Procedure Law, Section 1.20(34)(s) and are responsible for the performance of the full range of professional police duties. University Police Officers assist other Local, State and Federal police officers with investigations and may collect evidence, question witnesses or testify in court in connection with alleged criminal actions.

     

    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.

     

    Positions in this class are found only in the State University of New York.

     

    Please refer to the job standard for more details:https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp\_getpage.cfm?specCode=8756110F

     

    Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:1. Successful placement on the UPO-1 Civil Service examination list or2. Have an appointment with a 1-year permanent competitive service as a UPO-1.Candidates must meet established physical and medical requirements to be appointed to the position, must possess and maintain a valid unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operator’s license and must be legally eligible to carry a firearm and complete all requirements for certification as a police officer in New York StatePromotion Requirements:

     

    One year of permanent service as a University Police Communications and Security Specialist 1 or 2 AND:1. two years of active military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the NYS Restoration of Honor Act AND 30 college semester credit hours; or2. successful completion of a New York State Municipal Police Training Council approved Pre-Employment Training Program AND eligibility to complete the second phase of such training program that has not lapsed AND 30 college semester credit hours; or3. 60 or more college semester credit hours.

     

    Contact Information: Those interested in applying for this position should submit a current resume or application to: State University of New York at New Paltz-Attn: Human Resources-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561Fax: (845) 257-3956 or send by e-mail: [email protected]Please include Search #C25-40 with all application materials.Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.

     

    Deadline: September 17, 2025

     

    Other important information about this vacancy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. If you need disability-related accommodation, please call Human Resources at 845-257-3227.

     

    Web Site: https://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/jobs.html

     

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