Campus Peace Officer

Campus Peace Officer

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

: (A) Graduation from a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees with an associate's degree or completion of sixty (60) semester credit hours; OR (B) Graduation from high school AND two (2) years of full-time paid (or the equivalent part-time) work experience in a uniformed position requiring police officer or peace officer certification. Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL NECESSARY REQUIREMENT

The employee must possess a valid NYS motor vehicle operators license at the time of appointment and maintain such license for the duration of employment. The employee must possess one of the following first-aid certifications: Responding to Emergencies through the American Red Cross, or First Responder or Emergency Medical Technician certification within one year of the date of appointment and must maintain valid certification for the duration of employment. Candidates must successfully complete an approved Municipal Police Training Council Training Program for Campus Peace Officer as described in Section 2.30 of Criminal Procedure Law within one year of the date of appointment and maintain such certification at all times thereafter for the duration of employment. Candidates must be eligible to obtain a firearms license pursuant to Section 400 of the New York State Penal Law.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

: The work involves responsibility for implementing and maintaining a campus public safety/security program to provide for the protection and safety of persons and property on the campus of Tompkins Cortland Community College. The incumbent is responsible for public safety, traffic, and property access control, fire and crime prevention and investigation, documentation and reporting of all incidents and relevant conclusions. The Campus Peace Officer enforces the Laws of the State of New York by virtue of the designation of campus peace officer by the Tompkins Cortland Community College Board of Trustees. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Safety and Security with considerable latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out assignments. Supervision of other staff is not normally a function of this position. The incumbent will perform all related duties as required. This is a civil service position. All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. For more information and to apply, please visit Personnel | www.tompkinscountyny.gov