University Police Officer I - Suny Morrisville

Job Description:

Campus Title: University Police Officer 1

State Title: University Police Officer 1

Department: University Police

Bargaining Unit: PBANYS; view our state benefits summary here!

Professional Rank and Salary Range: SG-14; $54,860

Duration: Calendar Year (this position follows a 12-month schedule)

Shift: Rotating

Brief Description of Duties:

SUNY Morrisville is seeking a University Police Officer I to support our University Police department.

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.

Primary Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Patrols an assigned area on foot, on a bicycle or motor scooter, in a car or by other means to deter criminal activity by means of presence and witness and to detect fires and other dangerous situations.

Responds to calls for assistance from fellow officers or from any member of the campus community to insure that persons and property are adequately protected; and may respond to situations involving but not restricted to burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assaults, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, accidents, vehicle and traffic violations, fires and unusual situations.

• Reports to the scene of the crime, accident or other disturbance in order to halt crimes in progress, arrest violators, maintain order and arrange for the appropriate care of injured persons.

• May apply resuscitators, administer first aid and summon ambulances.

• Conducts initial investigations of incidents in order to preserve and gather evidence; interviews witnesses, complainants and suspects and confers with fellow officers to ascertain nature and severity of situation; reports results of investigations to supervisor as directed and may testify in court. Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic. May enforce vehicle and traffic laws in order to prevent dangerous situations from arising.

• Directs traffic at intersections, crosswalks and other critical points during peak traffic periods; stops persons violating the vehicle and traffic law; issues warnings, tickets and summonses; patrols parking lots and campus roadways; tickets cars parked in violation of campus rules.

• Controls the movement and activity of crowds at concerts, sports events and other gatherings; staffs entrance ways to prevent gate crashing and over-crowding of facilities; breaks up fights and other altercations, operates screening devices such as a magnetometer or x-ray machine to inspect individuals and carry in items for prohibited items.

On assignment as Desk Officer.

• Receives and interprets incoming communications, including, but not limited to radio and telephone calls, and e-mail messages from officers and other members of the campus community.

• Dispatches officers to the scenes of incidents and irregularities.

• Issues parking permits and collects fees and fines.

• Utilizes electronic devices such as a personal computer, video recorder or camera to record and view information.

On assignment to K-9 Corps.

• May patrol high crime rate areas and shifts with a trained police dog.

• Gives commands to dog to halt fleeing criminals, disperse crowds and guard arrested persons.

• May give demonstrations to interested groups both on and off campus, of the uses, effectiveness and safety of police dogs as a law enforcement tool.

• Responsible for care, feeding and maintenance of a police dog.

Prepares a variety of shift summary reports, logs and records covering activities of a criminal or unusual nature and other security related activities.

May deliver a variety of in-service training and/or community educational programs.

• Obtains proper certification and maintain re-certification in a variety of training areas, such as defensive tactics, use of force and firearms instruction.

• Serves as a Field Training Officer or as an instructor at a Basic Police School, Police Academy or other location as directed.

• Provides training and education to University Police personnel, other law enforcement officers, government personnel and the public, and engages in crime prevention activities such as, but not limited to Crime Prevention Surveys or Operation ID.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Open Competitive: Must be reachable on current University Police Officer 1, SG-14 list or currently hold the title of University Police Officer 1, SG-14, or a title from which transfer is appropriate.

Additional Information:

SUNY Morrisville is committed to creating a vibrant community enriched by diverse perspectives, talents and experiences, and prohibits discrimination in employment based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, physical capability, age, creed, sexual identity, veteran status, and economic means. We encourage applications from candidates who share this commitment and will contribute to the diversity of our college community, especially members of historically under-represented groups. AA/EEO/ADA

In accordance with the "Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act" institutions of higher education are required to prepare an annual report containing information on campus security policies and campus statistics. This report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on-campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by SUNY Morrisville; and on property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, such as policies concerning sexual assault, and other matters. You can obtain a printed copy of this report by contacting SUNY Morrisville University Police at (315) 684-6410, Office of Student Rights and Responsibilities at (315) 684-6070, Office of Human Resources at (315) 684-6038 and or by accessing the following web site https://www.morrisville.edu/contact/offices/university-police/clery-act

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov

Application Instructions:

Application Deadline: Although applications will be accepted until the position is filled, candidates should submit their application by as soon as possible, to assure optimal consideration.

Application Procedure: Application materials are required to be submitted on-line at http://www.morrisville.edu/careers

Please provide Cover Letter, Resume, and at least three employment references (we will not contact references without prior permission).