University Police Officer 1 - Multiple Positions

The Department of University Police and Public Safety at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full time University Police Officer 1. 

Distinguishing Characteristics

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.

Illustrative Duties

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Promotion: 

• 1-year of permanent service as a University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 or 2 
  • AND: Either 60 college semester credit hours; Or 2-years of active United States military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act; * 
• Or 4-years of United States military reserve or any state National Guard service; * 
• Or 2-years of experience as a police officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council; * 
• Or 2-years of experience as a peace officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council. * 

(*Substitution: 30 college semester credit hours can substitute for one year of the required experience.)

Open Competitive: 

• Either: 60 college semester credit hours; Or 2-years of active United States military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act; * 
• Or 4-years of United States military reserve or any state National Guard service; * 
• Or 2-years of experience as a police officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council; * 
• Or 2-years of experience as a peace officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council. * 

(*Substitution: 30 college semester credit hours can substitute for one year of the required experience.)

55 B/C Qualifications

• Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

• It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.