Campus Safety & Security Officer (Full Time / 10 month position)

St. Thomas Aquinas College has an opportunity available for a Campus Safety & Security Officer. This position is responsible for providing a safe and secure school environment, fostering an optimal learning environment and acting as a deterrent to unsafe or poor behavior by patrolling the campus, monitoring student behavior, enforcing school and college policies/procedures, intervening in physical encounters, monitoring security cameras, monitoring visitors, reporting unsafe or unhealthy conditions and assisting administrators and/or public officials with emergency or investigative situations. Positions may require varying work hours and days including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following

• Patrol buildings and grounds to ensure security and address unauthorized presence, rule infractions, and irregularities such as fire hazards and leaks.
• Monitor surveillance systems and respond appropriately, including contacting police or fire departments in emergencies.
• Respond promptly to fights, fires, accidents, and medical emergencies.
• Guard against theft of college property and enforce campus rules by expelling violators.
• Permit entry to authorized individuals, check IDs, log visitors, and regulate traffic during daily operations and special events.
• File daily activity reports on property damage, unusual occurrences, and equipment malfunctions, and maintain security logs.
• Oversee and maintain security equipment and radios, and monitor the College phone system when switchboard operators are off duty.
• Handle mail delivery between the Post Office and STAC mailroom during day shifts.
• Provide assistance and information to students, faculty, staff, and the public, and assist with mandated fire drills and entrance control.
• Uphold a professional, courteous, and approachable demeanor at all times.
  
  

Available Shifts

• 4pm-12 midnight
• 12 midnight- 8am
  
  

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Security officer experience preferred
• Requires valid driver's license
• NYS security guard registration
• Cannot have been convicted of a 'NYS crime' or out of state conviction comparable to a 'NYS crime'
• Ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Ability to effectively communicate with others
• Knowledge/use of computers and Microsoft applications beneficial
  
  

Salary Range

The salary for this position is $17.00/hour. When extending job offers, St. Thomas Aquinas College carefully considers factors such as (but not limited to) the role's responsibilities, the candidate's experience and education, essential skills, internal peer equity, budget constraints, and market trends. The provided rate reflects the College's good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.

Application Process

Send application, resume and 3 names/contact information for 3 professional references to Ms. Vanessa Coreas Gomez, Assistant Director, Campus Safety & Security at vcoreas@stac.edu.