Responsible for the safety and security of the students, staff and facility.

Duties and Responsibilities will include: 

• Patrolling assigned areas on campus while being alert for disturbances, safety hazards, traffic violators, suspicious acts, suspicious persons, and other unusual conditions 
• Enforcing all authorized laws, rules, and regulations
• Enforcing corporate, and center policies, procedures, rules, and regulations
• Performing Building and property Safety and Security checks
• Assist staff with extinguishing disturbances
• Assisting staff and students in addressing issues including de-escalation of behavior, providing escort services as needed/as directed and monitoring activities via camera surveillance systems 
• Receiving complaints and conducting appropriate preliminary investigations (training provided)
• Performing traffic and parking control duties
• Enforcing the center entry and pass policy

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees will perform all related duties to meet the organization's on-going needs.

Skills & Competencies:

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Knowledge of Law Enforcement Procedures
• Basic knowledge of riot, and crowd control procedures and proven ability to appropriately intervene in/with physical altercations
• Excellent interpersonal, meditation, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work with large groups of students, including students with special needs
• Proficient with the use of common computer software such as Office 365 (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook email, etc.)

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED 
• Six months of experience in a security or security-related field
• Must possess a valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record   
• Must possess a NYS Security Guard Certificate, or acquire one within three months of hire

ADA REQUIREMENTS: 

Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, requirements may be modified to reasonably, accommodate disabled individuals however, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health, or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose an undue hardship on the company. 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means, an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

Physical Activities:

• Reading, Writing, and Communicating fluently in English 
• Hearing and speaking to express ideas and, or to exchange information in person or over the phone
• Seeing to read labels, posters, documents, PC Screens, etc.
• Sitting, standing, moving about, or walking for occasional, or frequent periods 
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, two-way radio, and other office equipment 
• Kneeling, bending at the waist, stooping and reaching overhead
• Retrieving and storing files and supplies; occasionally carrying and, or lifting light objects

Working Conditions: 

• Campus and general office setting
• Indoor and outdoor environment
• Driving a vehicle (bus, van, auto) occasionally in variable traffic and weather conditions
• Exposure to possible confrontations

Benefits: 

• Medical Coverage with Reduced Rates for Employees 
• Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program, and Other Add-Ons
• Paid vacation and sick time (2 weeks each, which you will accrue as you work)
• 12 Paid Holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Independance are two-day holidays)
• Free access to our Weight and Cardio Rooms and low-cost meals from our dining hall ($3.00 per meal) daily. 

Oneonta Job Corps provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related condition), age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression (including transgender status), genetic predisposition or carrier status, military or veteran status, familial status, status a victim of domestic violence, or any other status protected by law.

As of September 17, 2023 - Under the NYS DOL Pay Transparency Law, employers are prohibited from retaliating against employees who discuss their compensation with coworkers. 

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