MCC Campus Peace Officer - PT - Monroe Community College - Military veterans preferred

Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Support Staff/Civil Service Posted On: Mon May 19 2025 Job Description:

Function of Position:

This is a public safety position located at Monroe Community College responsible for the impartial enforcement of all federal and state laws, local ordinances and institutional regulations, maintenance of order, preservation of peace, protection of lives and property, investigation of criminal offenses, apprehension of criminals and lawbreakers, making arrests and/or issuing appearance tickets, and related work performed in accordance with the laws, rules, and regulations and the administrative policies and procedures of Monroe Community College and its' Department of Public Safety. Duties involve patrol, inspection, investigation and enforcement while exercising independent judgment in both emergency and routine situations. Employees are assigned an area of patrol on foot or in a motor vehicle, or specific duties or cases, utilize computers in the performance of duties and require availability for shift work. Employees are required to carry firearms. This position differs from Campus Peace Officer Supervisor by its lack of supervision of staff. The employee reports directly to, and works under the general supervision of a Campus Peace Officer Supervisor or other higher level staff member. Does related work as required.
Note: Candidates are appointed pursuant to Criminal Procedure Law (CPL) Section 2.10; training requirements are set forth in Section 2.30.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

• Patrols an assigned area either on foot or by patrol vehicle, to monitor the public's compliance of laws, and ensure the safety of persons and property;
• Responds to and investigates suspicious and illegal activity, traffic accidents, complaints, and incidents; interviews witnesses, and records in writing pertinent information; Secures, measures, diagrams traffic accidents and crime scenes;
• Pursues offenders on foot, or by bicycle or patrol vehicle;
• Identifies and searches suspects, vehicles and buildings for weapons, contraband and other illegal items;
• Performs security checks of buildings and property for safety, health and fire hazards;
• Writes detailed narrative reports and completes forms regarding arrests, investigative findings, observations, missing and wanted persons, and stolen property reports;
• Enforces traffic laws, issues citations, and makes arrests;
• Maintains order and directs and maintains flow of traffic on campus grounds and at public events;
• Diffuses conflict situations and physically subdues suicidal and combative persons and resisting offenders;
• Prepares affidavits, depositions and Information and testifies at trials and preliminary hearings
• Transports persons to hospitals for treatment of injuries or intoxication tests and arrested persons to jail;
• Facilitates booking procedures including fingerprinting and photographing arrested persons, and completing forms;
• Radios agencies for assistance such as fire districts, and emergency medical and utility companies as well as law enforcement personnel;
• Seizes and impounds property and evidence;
• Issues vehicle and traffic law violations;
• Performs special assignments as required.

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have successfully completed the Municipal Police Training Council's basic course for Police Officers or the Municipal Police Training Council's Campus Public Safety Officer Course, recognized by the State University of New York, as set by the standards of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
• Must have been employed at Monroe Community College as a Campus Peace Officer within the last three years.
• Eligibility for a New York State Pistol Permit at the time of appointment.
• If you are appointed, you will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State or otherwise demonstrate your capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

Pay Rate: $31.47/hr

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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