Lead Officer

Position Title:

Lead Officer

Department/School:

Security

Salary/Pay Rate:

$25.35 per hour plus $8,350 annual stipend

Job Summary:

Marist University seeks applications for the position of Lead Officer. The Lead Officer is responsible for training, overseeing, and instructing department officers to properly perform their safety and security duties and provide excellent customer service to all members of the Marist community. This position supports the institutional ideals of excellence in education, a sense of community, and a commitment to service. The Lead Officer is responsible for ensuring professional and courteous service by the Security Officers on the shift during routine operations. The Lead Officer is also responsible for ensuring a timely, coordinated, and efficient response by Security Officers on the shift during crisis situations and making related incident response decisions based upon department standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• 5 years of full-time verifiable security-related experience
• Possess a valid New York State Security Guard license
• Possess a valid New York State Driver's License with no serious convictions
• Ability to obtain Basic First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation, and Automated External Defibrillator certifications
• Ability to lift 50 lbs or more
• Must be available for flexible hours and on-call status

Essential Functions:

• Train officers on department standard operating procedures (SOPs), patrols, dispatching, equipment, report writing, etc.
• Issue directives made by Director of Campus Safety and Associate Directors of Campus Safety
• Communicate with other shift supervisors including obtaining and providing a proper turnover before and after each shift.
• Carefully review daily operational commitments including special events and related Campus Safety support requirements.
• Assign officers to patrol areas and post assignments and conduct shift briefings.
• Respond to all incidents and campus community reports involving a fire, medical emergency, crime, and/or student conduct issue, as well as general requests for Campus Safety assistance.
• Coordinate response to calls requiring assistance by law enforcement, fire, EMS, or college support services.
• Make officer case report review entries in department online management system.
• Review and inform officers of policy changes, SOP updates, and special orders.
• Inform and assign officers of special details / assignments occurring on shift.
• Review officer activity reports and case reports for accuracy and comprehensiveness prior to forwarding to senior staff for final review / approval.
• Make notifications to the Director of Campus Safety and/or Associate Directors of Campus Safety regarding important information or incidents of a sensitive nature.
• Conduct initial review of officers' leave requests and make recommendations to management for approval or denial the requests based on operational commitments and shift minimum staffing requirements
• Monitors for adherence to articles in the Security Police Fire Professionals of America (SPFPA) collective bargaining agreement, Marist University Policies, and Director of Campus Safety directives.
• Observe performance of officers, conduct training and coaching, and report performance deficiencies to management.
• Maintain a safe and orderly work environment for faculty and staff and residential learning environment for all students. Treat all campus community members with professionalism, courtesy, care, and respect.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• 2 years full-time security related supervisory experience

Required Application Documents:

Resume, Cover Letter, & Contact Information of 3 Professional References

Benefits:

The position includes a comprehensive benefit package*. Benefits for this position include but are not limited to the following:

• 2 weeks of paid vacation years 0-3. 3 weeks of paid vacation years 4-7. 4 weeks of paid vacation years 8+.
• Paid personal time of 40 hours per year
• Paid sick time of 10 days per year.
• 14+ paid holidays per year and extra compensation when scheduled to work on a Holiday.

• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance programs at a 15% employee / 85% employer contribution rate. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Dependent Care (FSD).
• Life insurance.
• Generous short-term and long-term disability programs and workers compensation.
• 403(b) defined contribution plan:
  
  
  
  • First 6 years College contributes 7.5%, Employee contributes a mandatory 4%.
  • College contribution increases to 10.5% in year 7, and 12% after 15 years.
  • Employee contribution decreases to 1% in year 7. Remains 1% thereafter.
  
  
  
  
• 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity - Roth option available. Voluntary, up to IRS maximum contribution.
• Tuition Benefits:
  
  
  
  • Up to 16 undergraduate credits per semester. Up to 18 graduate credit per academic calendar. Eligibility extends to employee, spouse, and dependent children under age 26.
  • College pays 100% tuition only.
  • Eligible dependents may be Reimbursed up to $2,000 per semester towards tuition at another accredited institution.
  
  
  
  

*Eligibility requirements including waiting periods and/or employee probationary periods may apply at the discretion of the College

About the Department/School:

The safety and well-being of our students, faculty, staff and guest are always our priority in the Office of Safety and Security. Our team of full-time staff integrates itself into the overall educational mission of the University by fostering cooperation, professionalism, respect, and teamwork among the University community.

The Marist University security staff are trained to respond appropriately to all calls for assistance; Our areas of responsibility encompass a comprehensive approach to campus security, crime prevention, fire safety, workplace safety, event planning and providing for an overall atmosphere of safety and community.

About Marist University:

Founded in 1929, Marist is a comprehensive, independent four-year institution whose signature educational approach blends the liberal arts with pre-professional studies and emphasizes experiential learning to enrich classroom instruction. With campuses in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., and Florence, Italy, plus over 70 programs offering a variety of international study, Marist is a portal to the world and is devoted to nurturing a welcoming, inclusive community. Through six schools offering almost 50 majors, Marist cultivates the intellectual growth and well-being of its more than 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and encourages them to color outside traditional academic lines as they pursue coursework and personal experiences that provide valuable occupational expertise and reflect their individual passions. Marist has been acclaimed a top institution in the nation by U.S. News & World Report, the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse, Princeton Review, and others. To learn more, please visit https://www.marist.edu/about

Type of Position:

Full-time

Classification:

Security (Full-Time)

Months per Year:

12

Work Schedule:

Tuesday through Saturday 3pm - 11pm

Hours per Week:

40

Location:

Marist University Main Campus

Number of Position Openings:

1

Equal Employment Statement:

Marist University is committed to creating an inclusive workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the University will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of all members of the Marist community.

Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The University will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The University will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.

Marist's policy of non-discrimination includes not only employment practices but also extends to all services and programs provided by the University. It shall be considered a violation of University policy for any member of the community to discriminate against any individual or group with respect to employment or attendance at Marist University on the basis of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other condition established by law.