Position Information

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AgencySUNY Cortland

TitleUniversity Police Officer 2

Occupational CategoryEnforcement or Protective Services

Salary Grade17

Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

Salary RangeFrom $66690 to $66690 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Cortland

Street Address Graham Avenue

City Cortland

StateNY

Zip Code13045

Job Specifics

Duties Description Position Summary
A University Police Officer 2 supervises the activities of subordinates in the department as assigned by the chief. They may supervise one or more subordinate department employees, including University Police Officers, Communications Officers, Campus Public Safety Officers, Security Assistants, Student Assistants, and support staff as assigned. A University Police Officer 2 is specifically responsible for enforcing rules and regulations, including adherence to policies and conduct.

Major Responsibilities
Supervisory and personnel management
Staff scheduling and assignment:
Creates and maintains schedule rosters for uniformed and civilian staff.
Assigns University Police Officers, Campus Public Safety Officers, and Security Services Assistants to mobile and foot patrol and dispatch/desk assignments.
Alters schedules to provide sufficient coverage for anticipated periods of high demand.

Performance management:
Personally recognizes good and superior performance.
Offers constructive criticism and suggestions for improvement.
Investigates minor infractions by officers, determines the facts, and recommends corrective or disciplinary action to a supervisor.

Oversight and guidance:
Listens to subordinates’ questions and problems and provides solutions.
Counsels department members when necessary, in accordance with prescribed guidelines.
Ensures department policy and procedures are followed by all personnel.
Meets with subordinates to review criminal and non-criminal report preparation.

Training and development
Instruction and briefing:
Instructs officers for shift assignments, ensuring they are informed of current trends, security concerns, and new policies.
Conducts training for officers during shift briefings and as assigned by the Chief of Police.

Equipment compliance:
Inspects personnel and their equipment to ensure compliance with University Police regulations.
Directs subordinates to make necessary corrections if needed.

Administrative and reporting
Document review and approval:
Prepares a formal, written account of shift activities and maintains a log.
Reviews and approves other written documents, including bi-weekly time records.

Decision-making:
Makes decisions based on knowledge of police procedures, applicable laws (state, county, and municipal), university policy, and current labor contracts.

Records and approvals:
Receives, reviews, and approves or denies requests for leave.

Field operations
Patrol:
Patrols the campus and inspects and signs notebooks.

Incident response:
Responds to incidents as necessary.

General duties:
Performs all the duties of a University Police Officer 1.

Minimum Qualifications You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position. If you are on the NYS Civil Service eligible list for this title, you will be canvassed via email.

Candidates must meet established physical and medical requirements for appointment to the position, must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted NYS motor vehicle license, and must be legally eligible to carry a firearm and complete all requirements for certification as a police officer in NYS.

Additional Comments
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.


The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.

SUNY Cortland employment offers eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information and to see if you qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Billiejo Harris

Telephone 6077532302

Fax 6077535994

Email Address billiejo.harris@cortland.edu

Address

Street 22 Graham Avenue

City Cortland

State NY

Zip Code 13045

 

Notes on ApplyingYou can apply by returning the canvass letter that will be emailed to the candidates on the eligible list.

If you are currently a UPO 2 at another NYS agency, please contact me for details on a transfer to SUNY Cortland.

https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10728