Public Safety Officer (71106) - Pratt Institute : Job Details

Public Safety Officer (71106)

Salary: $25.62 HourlyLocation: NY, NYJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 202400168Department: Public SafetyClosing:

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs.

The Institute's impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York.

Description

Pratt Institute is seeking highly motivated Public Safety Officers to join its Public Safety Team at the Brooklyn and Manhattan campuses. This position will support the Institute's safety and security operations by maintaining a safe and secure environment for our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and visitors by patrolling and monitoring the safety and security conditions on Pratt Institute's property. The successful candidates will help in fostering a welcoming environment as you may serve as a basic source of information to the Pratt community and visitors.

If you have at least two years of proven experience in the security field, can demonstrate your ability to successfully manage stressful situations and conflicts, can demonstrate your ability to exercise good judgement, and have excellent knowledge of public safety and security procedures/protocols, then this could be your opportunity to join a dynamic team that prides itself in professionalism, collegiality, and integrity.

Examples of Duties

• Be visible and observant at all times, greeting students, faculty, staff, guests, and vendors in a courteous and attentive manner while ensuring a safe environment through a team effort of diligent active patrol, strict access control, monitoring, and equipment control.
• Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, fire alarms and emergency calls for service swiftly and appropriately while maintaining professionalism and legal compliance. Observe and report all unsafe conditions, unusual occurrences, or disturbances in both oral and written communication.
• Collaborate with other public safety officers, contract security officers and all outside first responder agencies as required for effective campus proactive and reactive response to calls for service.

Qualifications

Education: Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: At least one year of proven experience in the security field, police officer or prior military service.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Must demonstrate good moral and ethical standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Ability to operate detecting systems and other emergency equipment.
• Ability to work well with diverse populations, a demonstrated ability to think and act appropriately, and to communicate and work with people from different cultural backgrounds.

License: Must possess a NYS Security Guard License, plus 8-hour and 16-hour training certificate(s). Current and valid driver's license in either the State of New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut (Please note all drivers must not only be valid but must also meet Pratt's driver requirements. This includes being free from excessive violations and driving infractions).

This is an OPEIU Local 153 Security position.

Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• HSA
• Company Sponsored Basic Life & AD&D
• Company Sponsored Long Term Disability
• Flex Spending Account (Health, Dependant Care)
• Commuter Benefits (Transit & Parking)
• Disability (NYS)
• Short Term Disability (Voluntary)
• Long Term Disability
• Union Pension Plan
• Voluntary Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (Vac & Sick)

Supplemental Information:

• Please submit your cover letter and resume. If you are selected for an interview, please be prepared to provide at least 5 References via our on-line reference tool system. At least 2 of your References must be, or have been, your direct managers.
• This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship under Pratt's current sponsorship policy.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Pratt Institute recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

At Pratt, we prioritize equity and have established a systematic approach to guarantee fair treatment for everyone. If your background and expertise align with the requirements of the position, you will be contacted for further instructions.

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