About the Role
Security Officers are responsible for the safety and security of the Le Moyne College Campus and Community, providing general and emergency public safety services.
Responsibilities
- Conduct patrols of the campus via walking, fixed post, or vehicle.
- Provide security services to assigned campus areas.
- Develop and improve working relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
- Perform traditional law enforcement duties assigned to security personnel.
- Respond promptly and professionally to requests for service for emergencies and general security.
- Enforce Le Moyne College's rules, regulations, and policies.
- Ensure enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances.
- Conduct thorough security checks and report any security or safety issues.
- Conduct investigations into incidents involving violations of College policy, criminal offenses, or suspicious circumstances.
- Submit comprehensive written reports on all incidents.
- Promptly correct and/or report observed safety, security, utility, environmental, and fire hazards.
- Lock and unlock buildings and rooms as scheduled.
- Provide requested unlocks and lock-ups.
- Conduct monthly inspections of fire extinguishers.
- Stay informed on all College activity.
- Promote crime prevention and fire safety.
- Maintain a professional appearance, including uniforms, vehicles, and personal hygiene.
- Maintain a level of physical fitness necessary to perform job functions.
- Perform all related security services or emergency/general duties as requested.
- Maintain a lost and found property.
- Cover the dispatch desk and duties when assigned.
- Participate in all required and assigned trainings.
- Work events as assigned.
- Test Blue light phones.
- Provide various forms of transports/escorts.
- Conduct fire drills.
- Demonstrate and role-model Le Moyne's mission-based competencies.
- Strengthen digital literacy skills.
- Treat all individuals with dignity, professionalism, and kindness.
- Align professional goals with college's strategic goals.
- Demonstrate excellent work attendance, reliability, and work ethic.
- Attend and actively participate in required meetings and training sessions.
- Comply with all Le Moyne's established policies, procedures, and codes of conduct.
- Complete all required federal, state, institution, and department trainings.
- Engage in a planned program of professional development.
- Continually maintain skills and knowledge relative to the position and technology industry.
- Perform a variety of related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Valid New York State driver's license and a driving record aligned with the College's motor vehicle policy
- Meet and maintain the requirements and training to be licensed and registered as a security guard in New York State
- Capable of working evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and in inclement weather
- Able and willing to work overtime coverage when necessary or directed, including mandatory overtime and for extracurricular campus events
- Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Excellent customer service skills
- Ability to interact in a sensitive, courteous, and understanding way with members of a diverse community and the general public
- Ability to multitask and maintain composure in emergency situations
- Ability to respond to calls for service
- Reliable and able to work independently
- Exercise good judgment and display sensitivity to the unique role of security in a college setting
- Able to perform the physical duties of the job including climbing stairs, crouching, walking, standing, or sitting for extended periods
Skills
- Communication skills
- Customer service skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Multitasking
- Composure in emergency situations
- Independent work
- Judgment
- Sensitivity
- Physical fitness
Location
- Syracuse, N.Y.
Work Type
- Full-time
- 40 hour work week
Education Level
- High School Diploma or GED
Salary/Compensations
- $25.81 per hour
Benefits
- 403(b) Retirement contribution with 9.5% Employer match
- Generous tuition coverage
- Health insurance options (Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts)
- Partially Employer funded Health Savings Accounts
- Employer paid Basic Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employer paid Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary benefits (Legal, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Pet Insurance etc.)
- 12 paid holidays
- Generous time off package
About the Company
- Le Moyne College is an independent college established by the Jesuits in 1946.
- It provides students with a values-based, comprehensive academic program designed to foster intellectual excellence and preparation for a life of leadership and service.
- Le Moyne has evolved into a nationally acclaimed college of liberal arts and sciences.
- Le Moyne College is a diverse learning community that strives for academic excellence in the Catholic and Jesuit tradition.
- Its programs are rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, emphasizing the education of the whole person and the search for meaning and value.
- Le Moyne College seeks to prepare its members for leadership and service to promote a more just society.
- Le Moyne College aims to advance the values of diversity and inclusiveness.
- Le Moyne seeks scholars and professionals who bring innovation, creativity, and impact to the campus.
- Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment.
Equal Opportunity
- Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- Prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship & immigration or any other protected characteristic.
- Policy applies to all employment practices including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.
- Le Moyne makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
