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RSS Job Feed | | Department: | Public Safety | | Locations: | Auburn, NY | | Posted: | Apr 16, 2025 | | Closes: | Open Until Filled | | Type: | Part-Time | | Salary Type: | Hourly | | Salary Range: | $20.60 - $20.60 | | Position ID: | 187388 | | Share | About Cayuga Community College:
Cayuga Community College, a unit of the State University of New York with locations in the cities of Auburn and Fulton, is a two-year community college sponsored by Cayuga County. Committed to being the community college for both Cayuga and Oswego counties, the College offers transfer and career-oriented curricula on a degree and certificate basis through day, evening, online, and summer sessions. For groups such as high school students, government agencies, retirees, and industrial, business and professional personnel, the College also offers credit and credit-free specialized instruction according to need and interest.
Cayuga Community College is a supportive and inclusive institution where students are encouraged to grow, discover their highest potential, and advance their educational and professional goals. We are committed to student success and providing accessible learning opportunities that lead to valuable career and transfer pathways.
Job Description:
DEPARTMENT: Campus Safety APPOINTMENT: Part Time REPORTS TO: Director of Public Safety LOCATION: Openings exist for both the Auburn, NY and Fulton, NY campus locations Guard position involves protecting College buildings, grounds and property from harm, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, or other unlawful activity or equipment failure. A Guard performs routine security duties to deter, observe, detect and/or report incidents in order to prevent unlawful or unauthorized activity or to protect public property, buildings, equipment, etc. Schedule generally averages 10 -18 hours per week to include coverage for various sporting or designated events. Typical Work Activities: - Patrol assigned building(s) or grounds on a regular or scheduled basis to detect fire, theft, vandalism, illegal entry, equipment failures or any suspicious findings to protect the property from threat, harm or theft.
- Reports any and all suspicious activity or illegal activity on an immediate basis as required in an emergency.
- Closes or locks doors, windows or fire doors according to prescribed routines, to deter criminal activity or accidental loss.
- Examines doors, windows, gates and locks to determine their security.
- Watches for and reports irregularities to designated personnel.
- Gives directions or answers questions for visitors to assist them in locating their destination or informing them of pertinent information.
- Questions people who appear to be loitering to determine their reasons for their presence; may order those without legitimate purpose to leave the premises.
- May assist in crowd control at special events.
Requirements:
- Working knowledge of standard security guard functions.
- Ability to learn guard routes and routines.
- Ability to walk and stand for long periods of time.
- Ability to learn the layout of assigned facilities and the locations of checkpoints.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to recognize breaches of security and obvious maintenance problems which impact on security of facilities.
- Ability to relate to visitors in simple spoken exchanges of information.
- Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position to include bending, stooping and some lifting.
Minimum Qualifications: - Graduation from high school or possession of a general equivalency diploma (GED) AND at least two (2) years college with recent work experience specializing in security monitoring or law enforcement.
- Candidates must be able to meet the requirements as set forth under New York State Law for Security Guards as overseen by the New York State Department of State.
- The following training courses are required to obtain your NYS unarmed Guard License:
- 8-Hour Pre-Assignment Training- A general introductory course. You must complete this course and submit a copy of the certificate issued to you with your security guard application.
- 16-Hour On-The-Job Training (OJT) - A course relevant to the duties of guards, requirements of the work site, and the needs of the employer. You must complete this training within 90 days of employment as a security Guard.
- 8-Hour Annual In-Service Training - Coursework must be completed each calendar year.
NOTE: A registration is issued for two years; therefore, Guards must complete (two) 8 Hour Annual In-Service training courses within the active registration dates to be eligible for renewal.
PREFERRED Qualifications: - Current Security Guard certification is preferred but training may be provided as necessary to obtain certification.
NOTE: Cayuga Community College is licensed by NYS to provide security Guard training, which meets the NYS requirement.
Additional Information:
All applicants must be fully authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. Cayuga Community College is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Application Instructions:
Applications will be accepted until the slots have been filled. Review of applications will begin immediately. All applications must be submitted electronically. Applications must be submitted to Cayuga County Civil Service. To view the job posting and application instructions, please visit: https://mycivilservice.cayugacounty.us/jobopps |
