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On-Call Campus Safety Officer

Posting Number S00610

Position Type Part Time

Hours/Schedule Hours vary based on operational needs.

Campus Main Campus, Utica NY

Date Position Available 12/01/2025

Posted Salary $20/hr

FLSA Status Non - Exempt

Benefits Eligible No

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Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Performs support functions for the Campus Safety Department under direction of and reporting to the Director of Campus Safety. Duties include patrolling campus buildings, responding to emergencies and enforcing the laws of New York State and the policies of Utica University.

Location Utica, NY

Application Deadline

*Full consideration by*:

Open Until Filled Yes

Major Responsibilities

• Patrols campus by foot/vehicle to observe and report suspicious and/or criminal activities, responds to emergencies, documents all incidents and takes appropriate actions as necessary.

• Observes, reports and initiates corrective actions on safety or fire violations. Inspects fire extinguishers ensuring they are fully charged and properly located. Responds to fire alarms, ensures proper evacuation and initiates appropriate action (i.e. incident reports).

• Issues appropriate tickets for parking and moving violations.

• Assists students and staff as needed with room lockouts, escorts, information requests, access to academic areas, and vehicle problems, etc.

• Enforces the laws of New York State and the rules and policies of Utica University.

• Provides quality customer service (defined as friendly, courteous, respectful, and helpful) to students and all other members of the university community with whom there is contact, as well as when representing the university to external organizations or individuals.

• Provides direction to and supervision of Safety Officers assigned within his/her shift.

• Coordinates working schedule, training, and post assignments with the Captain.

• Inspects Safety Officers assigned to shift for proper hygiene, uniform appearance, and job knowledge at the beginning of shift.

• Takes an active role in the development of the department’s strategic and operational plans as required by department leadership. Works closely with department supervisor to develop and implement operational goals that support departmental success.

• Responsible for working with supervisor and other team members to achieve successful results on all established individual and departmental goals and key performance indicators.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

Driving Responsibilities

• Current US valid driver’s license is required.

• Must maintain a clean driving record as defined by university insurance carrier guidelines. Motor vehicle record will be monitored regularly using NYS License Event Notification Service or License Monitor, Inc. for out of state licenses.

Travel

Supervises

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Minimum high school education or GED required.

• One year experience as officer in campus safety setting required.

• Completion of the New York State Security Guard Training or prior law enforcement certification required.

Minimum Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students, outside vendors, local law enforcement agencies, local fire agencies, and local emergency agencies.

• A strong commitment to diversity and work continually to enhance diversity of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Must be familiar with hand tools, telephone and radio equipment, calculator, copier and a computer.

• Must be able to work flexible hours if necessary.

Applicant Documents Instructions

No additional instructions

Additional information Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

EEO/AA Statement

Utica University is committed to affirmative action, equal opportunity, and creating a welcoming work environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to veteran status, disability, citizenship status, domestic violence victim status, or protected status under applicable local, state, or federal law.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Located in the heart of central New York, Utica University is a comprehensive,

independent, private institution founded in 1946 to offer options for

university study to veterans returning from the second world war. More than

seventy years since veterans returned from WWII , this tradition of serving

veterans is still held in high regard here at UC, and we are proud to

welcome veterans as students and as valued members of our faculty and

professional staff.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ HercJobs.org (HERC Higher Ed Recruitment Consortium)

+ HigherEdJobs.com

+ InsideHigherEd.com

+ Observer Dispatch (Utica OD)-newspaper

+ Ithaca Journal

+ Personal Referral

+ Utica University Website

+ Albany Times Union

+ Binghamton Press & Sun

+ careerbuilders.com

+ centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Chronicle.com (Chronicle of Higher Ed website)

+ Elmira Star Gazette

+ Utica University Online Employment Website

+ DiverseEducation.com (Diverse Issues in Higher Education

+ Historically Black Colleges and Universities

+ Indeed.com

+ Current Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a Utica University Employee

+ Referred by a non Utica University Employee

+ Twitter

+ LinkedIn-Job Posting

+ LinkedIn-Recruited by Utica University HR

+ Centralnewyorkhelpwanted.com

+ Syracuse Post Standard-newspaper

+ Albany Times Union-newspaper

+ Facebook

+ Job Fair

+ Search Firm

+ NCAA

+ PRISM Network

+ HBCU Connect

+ DiverseJobs

+ Other

+ * Please provide more details regarding the source of your referral?

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

Optional Documents

+ Letter of Reference #1