Campus Safety Peace Officer

Onondaga Community College Job Posting:
Campus Safety Peace Officer

Title: Campus Safety Peace Officer

Organization: Onondaga Community College, Campus Safety and Security

Locations: Syracuse, NY

Posted: Jan 16, 2026

Closes: Open Until Filled

Type: Full Time - 12 Months

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Position : 196546

About Onondaga Community College:

Onondaga Community College, located in Syracuse, NY, is a college of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and one of 30 locally sponsored community colleges throughout New York State. Onondaga County is our sponsor. We offer two-year degree programs that serve as transfer opportunities to baccalaureate degree programs at four-year campuses or for direct entry to the workforce. We also offer certificate programs that can generally be completed in one year.

Onondaga is a diverse educational learning community. We are committed to creating and maintaining an atmosphere where individuality is not only recognized - but encouraged - to contribute to the fabric of the campus environment. We continue to serve the educational and economic development needs of the region and proudly boast more than 40,000 alumni.

Job Description:

This is a sworn, armed, law enforcement position where if selected, the candidate will be required to attend a law enforcement academy if NYS certification is not already possessed. The provisional appointment will become permanent upon successfully passing the NYS Civil Service examination in a reachable score for appointment.

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 Onondaga 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 Safety Peace Officer enforces the Laws of the State of New York by virtue of the designation of peace officer by the Onondaga Community College Board of Trustees and is authorized by the Onondaga Community College President to possess and carry a firearm as part of on duty employment.

Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Campus Safety and Security with considerable latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out assignments. Does related work as required.

Typical Work Activities:

• Implements and maintains established security plans, policies and procedures for the provision of a safe, secure campus environment and the protection of persons and property.
• Patrols buildings, grounds and parking areas on foot or in a patrol vehicle to maintain order, protect persons and property, control traffic, provide first aid and to prevent trespassing, theft or damage.
• Acts as liaison between the college and law enforcement and fire fighting agencies to establish and maintain an effective system of crime and fire prevention and to ensure an accurate, expedient reporting system.
• Investigates, documents and makes follow-up reports and recommendations of all incidents reported or assigned to the Campus Security Officer and implements recommendations as directed.
• Monitors the effective operation of security and fire alarm and energy management systems to ensure full operational condition; reports on and takes corrective action necessary to rectify any operational deficiencies or defects.
• Makes regularly scheduled fire inspections of buildings and fire extinguishers.
• Maintains campus incident and crime and safety records; develops related reports for the college, state university system and federal, state and local governments as required.
• Works with campus groups and employees on such programs as self-protection, escort services, student patrols and the prevention of crime on campus.
• Identifies problem areas and suggests changes in lighting, shrubbery or concealed areas.
• Is responsible for the security of campus buildings and facilities when not in use; secures and checks all doors, windows and entrances to buildings to be sure that they are secure.
• Ensures that all doors and entrances are unlocked for daily activities and classes.
• Controls and directs traffic on campus or campus related roads, grounds and parking areas; issues parking violation tickets.
• Investigates motor vehicle accidents that occur on campus or campus related property.
• Provides assistance to motorists with lock-outs, dead batteries and other vehicular problems.
• Gives directions and information to students and visitors.
• Enforces the college's policies and student conduct and disciplinary procedures.
• Works closely with outside law enforcement agencies to coordinate investigative activities that lead off campus or may come on to campus.
• Contacts snow removal contractor/grounds crew when necessary.
• Operates a motor vehicle on and off campus to extension sites and governmental agencies to carry out essential job functions.

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