The CIA is a private, not-for-profit college, guided ​by the core values of Excellence, Leadership, ​Professionalism, Ethics, and Respect for Diversity.​

POSITION SUMMARY  

The Safety Officer supports the college in the protection of life and property on the campus and delivers necessary service to assist in the efficient conduct of administrative business.  Under the general supervision of the Director – Campus Safety, the officer maintains safety and security by patrolling areas and enforcing college rules and regulations.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Patrols campus buildings, stairwells, parking lots and roadways assisting in crime and fire prevention.
• Performs security and public safety patrol duties, including but not limited to checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or safety hazards.
• Examines doors and windows to ensure security; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activity.
• Performs periodic checks of emergency call boxes and or lights to insure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
• Remains alert for emergency situations and provides first-line response, emergency management and/or referral to off-campus emergency services, if required.
• Enforces campus policies and procedures while maintaining confidentiality in law enforcement and/or security matters.
• Safeguards and controls loss of campus property.
• Directs traffic and parking control enforcement - patrols and monitors assigned parking areas to provide public security and assistance, issuing parking tickets as needed.
• Identifies, reports and investigates violations of campus code of conduct, and local and state laws. Including conducting preliminary and follow-up investigations on-site or as assigned, including taking statements from complainants, witnesses.
• Provides service to visitors, faculty, staff and students as needed including providing transportation services for injured/sick individuals.
• Transports heavy bags of change to and from banks.
• Responds to complaints of disturbances, fights, suspicious person complaints and emergencies which range from noise complaints to major medical emergencies.
• Prepares routine, standardized reports and daily logs.
• Furnishes escort services for visitors, employees and students as necessary; provides other assistance such as directions and general information.
• Informs and warns violators of campus policy and procedure infractions.
• Interacts with police, fire and other emergency service providers.
• Any and all other job duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED.

Licenses / Certifications:

• Must possess and maintain a valid Driver’s License.
• Must possess and maintain a New York State Security Guard License.
• Ability to be certified in basic First Aid and CPR.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Associates degree.

Experience:

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in security/law enforcement.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Demonstrated ability to show a high level of service responsiveness to internal and external customers, as well as the ability to determine when situations require escalation or may be handled independently.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and conceptual skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills to work with all members of the college community.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural community.
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills; ability to be adaptable, dependable and handle multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Ability to handle confidential issues with a high level of discretion.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be able to work a flexible schedule which could include working on different shifts, work schedules, and overtime as required by business needs.
• Must be able to stand, walk, climb stairs, bend and stretch for duration of shift.
• Must be able to work outdoors for extended periods of time, sometimes in extreme temperatures and uneven wooden terrain.
• Must be physically able to perform CPR.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (speak and hear clearly) in person, via telephone and via the radio.
• Must be able to effectively respond to emergency situations with all due haste.
• Must be able to move up to seventy-five (75) pounds and lift up to forty (40) pounds.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

At The Culinary Institute of America, it is important to us that we support our employees with a substantial and meaningful package of benefits.  We believe in supporting our employees with benefits to assist with work life balance.

Benefits are offered based on the position type and status. Benefits offered may include;

• Medical and prescription drug plan
• Dental plan, Vision plan
• Insurance: Life, Home, Auto, even Pet!
• Short- and long-term disability plans
• Generous paid time off programs, including paid holidays
• Retirement savings plan 403(b) with company contribution
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition assistance programs
• And more!

The CIA has implemented a policy requiring all employees, students and on-site contractors to receive the COVID-19 vaccination.  Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants when legally required.