Vassar College
Security Officer- Full Time
Department: Safety and Security
Duration of Position: Full year / Full time
Work Schedule: Various hours/Various days
Employee Type: Guards
Posting Date: 01/09/2024
Union Representation: HV Safety & Security Officers' Union
Posting Number: SS150P
Pay Rate: $19.71/hr
Compensation:
About Vassar College
Located in the scenic Mid-Hudson Valley, Vassar College is a highly selective, residential, coeducational liberal arts college. Vassar is deeply committed to fostering a community that reflects the values of a liberal arts education and to promoting an environment of equality, diversity and inclusiveness. Vassar seeks to create a pluralistic community for all staff, faculty and students. Vassar College is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer, and applications from women, individuals with disabilities and members of historically underrepresented groups are especially encouraged.Vassar College is a smoke-free, tobacco-free campus.
Position Summary and Responsibilities
This full time position is responsible for the prevention and detection of any crimes, offenses or violations of college rules, regulations and policies. Officers patrol campus on foot and in a vehicle, detect security hazards, prepare reports, operate the campus dispatch center, perform duties relative to traffic and parking and other related duties as assigned.
Applicants should possess critical decision-making skills; be able to respond effectively to emergencies; and diffuse/de-escalate potentially volatile situations. Officers should have excellent communication skills and be a team player ( promoting both the mission and vision of the Department and the College).
Safety and Security officers must be capable of and willing to work all shifts and overtime as needed or mandated. All shifts include all hours, days of the week, and holidays. Shifts may be reassigned on a short and long term basis according to departmental needs.Employment is contingent upon successful completion of one year probationary period and satisfactory results of a background check.
This is a unionized position, represented by Hudson Valley Safety and Security Officers' Union.
Schedule: Various days/Various hours
Position responsibilities:
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