Public Safety Officer Job Sharing Program (Reduced Schedule) Queens, NY

Public Safety Officer Job Sharing Program (Reduced Schedule)

Public Safety Officers foster and maintain a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors across all St. John's University campuses and branch properties. Public Safety Officers report directly to Supervisors; they do not manage a staff.

Essential Functions :

• Responsible for responding to all calls for assistance which include crimes in progress, past crimes, vehicle accidents, personnel injuries, medical and aided cases, fires, smoke, burglar and duress alarms and render aid as required.
• Must render first aid, CPR and utilize Automated External Defibrillator.
• Operate a patrol vehicle in a safe and proficient manner in areas of high pedestrian traffic.
• Conduct field investigations concerning violations of law, violations of University policy and violations of the student code of conduct reported to them. Gather and compile information, and prepare reports.
• Engage with the various campus community departments checking on needs or security concerns.
• Patrol assigned posts or areas either on foot, bicycle, scooter, or in a motor patrol vehicle.
• Actively participate in crime prevention and community policing activities.
• Be mindful of current crime trends on and around the campus grounds and take appropriate action to deter such activity.
• Direct pedestrian and vehicle traffic and enforce campus parking regulations.
• Perform general security services, including locking and unlocking buildings, rooms, laboratories and roadway gates.
• Assist students who require escorts in and around the campus property due to injury or accessibility issues.
• Assist motorists who are having battery, tire or door lock problems.
• Perform campus access control in security kiosks (booth) by documenting vehicle license plates and issuing parking permits.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Competencies :

Candidates for this position must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. They must be customer service oriented and willing to take the extra step to assist people in need. Must be certified in administering CPR or First Aid, as needed, and must be proficient in the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator.

Work Environment :

Public Safety Officers are responsible to respond to routine and emergency calls for service in and around the University, many of which are unique to a campus environment, and take action, as necessary. This position operates in a professional office environment as well as outdoors (as required). This position is required to use standard office equipment such as personal computers, printers, etc.

Physical Demands :

Environmental Conditions :

Must work during emergencies like a fire with smoke conditions, gas leaks, construction within the campus.

Must be able to perform duties outdoors during inclement weather conditions.

Must be able to work during emergencies, including pandemics, active shooter, etc.

Expected Hours of Work :

Open shifts include :

Days off will be either :

Travel :

Public Safety Officers may be asked to work at any of our branch campuses within the US only.

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Education and Experience :

Additional Eligibility Qualifications :

Other Duties :

Benefits :

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly salary for this position is $24.00 / hr. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education / training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

This position may be relocated to any of St. John's University's physical locations at any time.

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.