Campus Safety Officer

At Paul Smith’s College, we believe in investing in our employees’ well‑being.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes not only robust health, dental, and vision insurance, but generous paid time off, including vacation, personal leave, sick leave, and holidays. We prioritize employee wellness through access to a supportive employee assistance program. A myriad of voluntary benefits are available, including short‑ & long‑term disability insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, and legal assistance.

We understand the importance of work‑life balance and encourage employees to take advantage of our flexible work options when possible.

The College offers eligible employees with a 403(b) retirement plan account and contributes 5% of their salary towards the plan.

Employees receive complimentary access to our library, gym, athletic facilities, fitness center, recreational equipment, on‑campus sporting events, cultural events, and social activities.

Discounts are available for on‑campus dining and the college’s Mercantile bookstore.

We value our employees’ academic and personal interests and offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents.

Employees receive complimentary access to the Paul Smith’s College Visitor Interpretive Center (the VIC), which offers 25 miles of scenic hiking, snowshoeing, and cross‑country ski trails, wildlife viewing opportunities, educational programs, and interactive butterfly exhibit.

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The Campus Safety Officer is responsible for providing campus safety services to the College community, which includes enforcing campus regulations, vehicle and traffic laws, local, state, and federal laws. Providing emergency response on campus and protecting life and property within the Paul Smith’s community. In addition, the Campus Safety Officer/ Staff engage in outreach and communication efforts to women and/or underrepresented student groups on campus around issues of alcohol consumption, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, and bias‑related conduct.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrol campus premises on foot or vehicle to ensure the safety and security of students, employees, and visitors.
• Act as the primary Campus Safety & Security telephone contact via the cell phone as needed and instructed. Maintain communication channels, utilizing scanners, two‑way radio, etc.
• Identify and respond to potential security threats, suspicious activities, and safety hazards.
• Monitor access to campus buildings and facilities and ensure that only authorized individuals enter restricted areas.
• Direct traffic during peak hours, special events, or emergencies, ensuring smooth flow and pedestrian safety.
• Respond promptly to emergency calls on campus, provide first aid or assistance as needed, and coordinate with other emergency responders when required.
• Monitor access points, enforce campus policies, and address violations like trespassing, vandalism, and theft.
• Conduct security checks on buildings and facilities according to established guidelines.
• Collect evidence, interview witnesses, and file detailed reports for further action by campus authorities or law enforcement, as necessary.
• Attend safety workshops, training sessions, and awareness programs related to personal safety, fire safety, and active shooter preparedness. When appropriate, offer these trainings to other Campus Safety personnel and the broader college community.
• Maintain clear and constant communication with other Campus Safety members, campus staff, and local law enforcement to coordinate responses to incidents effectively.
• Work closely with other college offices (e.g., Student Life & Wellness, Title IX Coordinator, Facilities, Athletics, Human Resources) as needed on issues of mutual interest.
• Assist students and employees as needed with room lockouts, escorts, information requests, access to academic areas, and vehicle problems, etc.
• Check heating, lighting, sprinkling, security, ventilation, fire, etc., systems to make sure they are operational.
• Observe, report, and initiate corrective actions on safety or fire…