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University Police Officer 2

Salary

$75,418.00 Annually

Location

SUNY Brockport

Job Type

Classified Full-Time

Job Number

2500228

Division

Student Affairs

Department

University Police

Opening Date

11/21/2025

Closing Date

12/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

31 PBANYS (APSU)

+ Description

+ Benefits

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Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport! (https://www2.brockport.edu/about/strategic-plan/)

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

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 are classified only in the State University of New York.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Job Functions

+ Shift supervisor of the police force on duty

+ Schedules and assigns University Police Officers 1 to mobile and foot patrol and dispatch/desk post assignments in order to effectively and efficiently utilize staff and insure adequate security coverage. Prepares and maintains schedule rosters for uniformed and civilian staff; alters schedules to provide coverage of anticipated periods of peak demands for security services; and receives, reviews and approves or disapproves requests for leave

+ Briefs University Police Officer personnel in preparation for shift assignments to ensure subordinates are informed of current assignments, current security problems and changes in policies and procedures. In addition to subordinate University Police Officers 1, may directly supervise Campus Public Safety Officers, Security Assistants, Student Assistants and support staff as assigned. Tours the campus and directly observes University Police Officers on the job to assess the effectiveness and efficiency of their performance and provide on-site instruction in law enforcement techniques

+ Personally acknowledges good and superior performance; offers constructive criticism and suggests ways to improve performance; listens attentively to subordinates' questions and problems and responds with workable solutions and answers

+ Regularly inspects the persons and equipment of University Police Officer personnel for compliance with University regulations; and directs subordinates to make necessary corrections

+ Reviews all reports and insures deficiencies are corrected. Directs or initiates follow up as necessary. May respond to the scenes of incidents involving but not limited to crimes, arrests, major accidents, injuries, deaths and fires in order to personally direct security activities

+ Confers with officers and investigators at the scene to ascertain the nature and severity of the situation; may interview witnesses, complainants and victims to obtain data on the nature of the crimes and incidents, descriptions of alleged violators and other information needed for law enforcement activities

+ Issues directives to University Police Officers at the scene to secure apprehension of alleged violators, care for injured persons and other appropriate actions as required

+ Prepares a variety of written narrative and form reports of shift activities in order to advise the supervisor of the nature and extent of security problems and the effectiveness of the public safety force in handling them; in preparing these reports, uses data submitted and verified in subordinates' logs and reports

+ Performs many of the same range of duties as University Police Officer 1

+ May be responsible for the Department’s training program, crime prevention program, or community policing function

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

Promotion: three years of permanent service as a University Police Officer 1.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

80 hours pay period (2 weeks), Rotating work shift.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human\_resources/careers.html) .

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by December 6, 2025.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at [email protected]. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.

This position is eligible for benefits as a Police Benevolent Association of New York State (PBANYS)/Agency Police Services Unit (APSU) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.

Medical

SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. There is a 28 calendar day waiting period for medical coverage to become effective. Coverage will become effective on the 29th day of employment if enrolled during the 28-day waiting period. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our NYS Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) Rates (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human-resources/benefits/insurance-premium/) page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled " APSU/PBANYS ."

Dental and Vision

Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the Dental Benefits (https://www.cs.ny.gov/employee-benefits/nyship/group/1/1/3/dental/index.cfm) and Vision Benefits (https://www.cs.ny.gov/employee-benefits/nyship/group/1/1/vision/index.cfm) pages for PBANYS/APSU.

Retirement

+ NYS Police & Fire Retirement System (PFRS) - State University Police Plan - Defined benefit plan; benefits based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.

Membership for full-time permanent employees is mandatory. For more information, please go to the Retirement Systems section of the Benefits at a Glance (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/PBANYS-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) .

Additional Benefits

SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our Fringe/Additional Benefits (https://www.brockport.edu/support/human-resources/benefits/fringe/) page.

For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the Benefits at a Glance (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/PBANYS-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf) for PBANYS/APSU represented employees.

01

Are you authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future?

+ I have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. and would not require sponsorship now or in the future

+ I have work authorization now, but would need sponsorship in the future

+ I would require sponsorship for a work visa

02

Are you 18 years or older?

+ Yes

+ No

Required Question

Employer

SUNY Brockport (NY)

Address

350 New Campus Drive Brockport, New York, 14420

Phone

(585) 395-2126

Website

brockport.edu