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Cornell University
Relocation assistance and Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
The Cornell University campus, situated in picturesque Ithaca, New York, the heart of the Finger Lakes, is admired as one of the world’s most beautiful academic settings. The Division Public Safety is committed to providing the highest quality service to the faculty, students, staff, alumni, and visitors through an approach that is grounded both in justice and equity.
The Cornell University Police department is an internationally accredited organization that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from its headquarters in Barton Hall. The department is comprised of staff and sworn officers who patrol campus on foot, in vehicles, on bicycles, and with explosive detection K-9s. Our staff consists of highly trained, certified law enforcement (armed Peace) officers supported by an outstanding group of civilian employees. As one of the finest internationally accredited law enforcement agencies in the country, we are a group of dedicated professionals committed to providing a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
The Mission of the Cornell Police is “Service”. The Cornell Police will perform the same basic activities as any municipal police department, in addition to the activities peculiar to the academic institution that this Department has been created to serve. Not only does it thus respond to required police services, preserve the peace, protect life and property, and recover lost and stolen property, but it also enforces, in a fair and impartial manner, the regulations which comprise the Cornell University Student Code of Conduct, as well as applicable local, State and Federal laws. We appreciate our role in enhancing the quality of life at Cornell by our contributions that foster a safe and secure environment, the cornerstone of academic freedom. We also recognize that justice is the foundation for peace, and to this end, our department is built on a foundation of community service and crime prevention which respects and preserves the human dignity of all individuals served.
Cornell Police employees are service oriented, promoting the concept of the community as our customers and the police employee as the provider. The needs of the community become the goals of the police employee in delivering professional, client-centered service that is effective, efficient, and accountable. The Cornell Police employee is the primary link to connecting those in need with the many resources of the University.
As a Cornell University Patrol Officer, you will work for an employer that takes pride in offering generous benefits to support and enhance your health, wealth, and wellness.
All employees are accountable for supporting our values of collegiality, integrity, initiative, excellence, civility, and stewardship; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
What Will You Do
This position requires enjoying working in an environment of collaboration and trust. You will be provided with the resources a patrol officer needs to provide our campus safety and security.
In a fast-paced, demanding, team oriented and customer focused environment, Cornell University Patrol Officers are responsible for protecting life and property, preserving the peace, and preventing crime. This involves serving as first-responder in emergency situations and providing on-scene assessments to respond appropriately. Patrol Officers will provide initial investigation for all calls of criminal activity and accidents; collect and preserve evidence; protect and maintain crime scene; interview victims, witnesses, and suspects; and prepare reports.
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This is a bargaining unit unionized position within the Cornell Police Union.
The current hire rate is $30.39 per hour and increases annually.
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What we offer:
Nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives, Cornell University provides excellent benefits that include professional development, access to many wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options and generous paid leave provisions: including paid vacation, health/personal time; paid holidays, and employer retirement contributions.
Familiarize yourself with Cornell's COVID-19 workplace guidance as well as the university's COVID-19 services and information.
University Job Title:
Patrol Ofcr Cornell PoliceJob Family:
Cornell University Police UnionLevel:
002Pay Rate Type:
HourlyPay Range:
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Contact Name:
Susie JacksonJob Titles and Pay Ranges:
Non-Union Positions
Noted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined considering the following criteria:
Prior relevant work or industry experience
Education level to the extent education is relevant to the position
Unique applicable skills
Academic Discipline
To learn more about Cornell’s non-union staff job titles and pay ranges, see Career Navigator.
Union Positions
The hiring rate of pay for the successful candidate will be determined in accordance with the rates in the respective collective bargaining agreement. To learn more about Cornell’s union wages, see Union Pay Rates.
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Employment Assistance:
For general questions about the position or the application process, please contact the Recruiter listed in the job posting or email mycareer@cornell.edu.
If you require an accommodation for a disability in order to complete an employment application or to participate in the recruiting process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell University's Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at voice (607) 255-2242, or email at equity@cornell.edu.
Applicants that do not have internet access are encouraged to visit your local library, or local Department of Labor. You may also request an appointment to use a dedicated workstation in the Office of Talent Attraction and Recruitment, at the Ithaca campus, by emailing mycareer@cornell.edu.
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EEO Statement:
Diversity and Inclusion are a part of Cornell University’s heritage. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, and we do not tolerate discrimination based on any protected characteristic, including race, ethnic or national origin, citizenship and immigration status, color, sex/gender, pregnancy or pregnancy-related conditions, age, creed, religion, actual or perceived disability (including persons associated with such a person), arrest and/or conviction record, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender expression and/or identity, an individual’s genetic information, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We also recognize a lawful preference in employment practices for Native Americans living on or near Indian reservations in accordance with applicable law.
Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff to all identities and backgrounds. We encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.
2024-08-29