Public Safety Officer at Siena College

Full Time Public Safety Officer

Company Description

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena College community work together to advance the College's mission to graduate leader’s intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. That spirit reverberates across our 174-acre campus ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.

Job Description

Siena College Public Safety Officers ensure the safety and security of the Siena College Community by providing professional services to the students, employees and visitors as well as physical security and safety checks of the property and buildings. Enforcement of Siena College policies and Federal, State and Local laws. Additional duties include; emergency response, patrol (foot, bike, motor vehicle), traffic enforcement, traffic control, access control, training and education for the community as well as any other duties specifically assigned by Public Safety Administrators. 

Public Safety officers also facilitate the goals of the Department and act as a liaison with students and the college community. 

Shift Schedule: 12:00 am to 8:00 am shift or 4:00 pm to 12:00 am shift – weekends required

Salary:  $18.13/hour

 The hiring salary above represent the College’s good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Job Requirements

1) High school diploma or the equivalent required, associate's in Criminal Justice preferred; 

2) Minimum of 5 years Security or Law Enforcement experience required;

3) Candidates must possess a valid NYS driver's license and insurability at the time of appointment and must maintain such license and insurability throughout the tenure of employment.

4) NYS required eight-hour pre-assignment training certificate or obtain prior to employment;

5) NYS Security Guard License or obtain prior to employment and must maintain said license for the duration of employment

6) Experience in a campus setting is helpful.

7) A background screening will be required.

Benefits

Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees.  The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant’s compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.

*Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit.

Additional Information

Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions

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