Location
Troy, NY, United States
Posted on
Mar 16, 2022
Profile
Public Safety Officer I
Who we are:
For nearly 200 years, Rensselaer has been defining the scientific and technological advances of our world. Rensselaer serves over 7,600 undergraduate and graduate students from 49 states and 63 countries. Guided by the Rensselaer Plan 2024, Rensselaer seeks to transform the delivery of pedagogical innovations, and to be a transformative agent in the 21
st
century and beyond.
Job Summary:
The Public Safety Officer I is responsible for the detection and prevention of crime, for the protection of persons, property and the general maintenance of peace, order and security; duties include patrol, crowd control, traffic control and dispatching.
Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates will have, at least a some college credits after having completed high school or GED. College requirement not necessary for those with qualifying military service
Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License
CPR and AED certification must be completed within three months of hire
All Public Safety Officer I incumbents must successfully complete Rensselaer's Field Officer Training Program within four (4) months of hire
Must be available for flexible shift scheduling
Note: Five (5) years of safety, security, law enforcement experience or other related experience may be substituted for college credits
Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills
Must possess the ability to assess a situation and apply appropriate conflict resolution techniques
Ability to use crisis intervention techniques
Ability to use relevant personal and/or mobile computing technology
Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
Requires ability to handle multiple emergency situations
Requires excellent customer relations skills and the ability to deal effectively with a diverse population in an academic setting
Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities
• Knowledge of computerized emergency and data base systems
Shift
Public Safety: Various Shifts. All members of the Department of Public Safety must be available for flexible shift scheduling
Travel
Local travel between campus locations only
Driving
Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use
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COVID-19 Pandemic Protocols
As Rensselaer welcomes undergraduate and graduate students back to campus for an in-person academic experience, all faculty and staff are expected to work onsite, with no remote work allowed.
In addition, Rensselaer requires all faculty and staff to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Requests for exemptions for medical or religious reasons will be evaluated on a case by case basis.
We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer’s work and campus communities.
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