Campus Security Specialist  Level 1 (Provisional)

GENERAL DUTIES

Level I

Under general supervision of the College Security Director or designee, incumbents will be assigned to perform various campus duties of a specialized nature in one or more of the areas listed below. All incumbents perform related duties, including post-audit reviews to ascertain program effectiveness.

Incumbents in this title, when assigned to specialization of campus physical security such as intrusion detection, photo identification, access control and the like, will provide oversight to the system design and specification activity as well as to the contract design, bidding and letting, and project management functions.

Incumbents in this title, when assigned to security staff training and development, will conduct and provide oversight to campus in-service training programs, will coordinate campus participation in University-sponsored training programs, and will insure that all training related to licenses and certifications is current.

• Serves as equipment specialist for CCTV, lighting, access control , fire alert, or other safety, alarm, or end of line surveillance systems; assisting in the formulation of college system designs; consulting with vendors; serving as liaison in the purchase, installation, maintenance, repair, and/or operation of such systems.

• Serves as fire safety specialist and/or standpipe liaison: identifying college needs with regard to safety preparedness; assisting in the formulation of college personal safety programs such as emergency evacuation plans and fire safety plans; conducting staff safety training in internal operating procedures, use of fire extinguishers and other safety devices, etc.

• Serves as locking specialist: assists in determining college needs for various types of physical plant security; researches and investigates new locking products, mechanisms, devices, and technologies; ascertains the capabilities of various locking systems in view of college needs for secure classrooms, storage vaults, laboratories, offices, learning centers, etc.; provides direction to the college lock shop, or equivalent.

• Serves as physical security specialist in other designated area of college security and safety.

• Serves as training and development specialist for security staff on campus: reviewing new areas or procedures, operations, and protocols; determining staff needs; identifying appropriate subject matter and training techniques; planning, scheduling and/or conducting programs; evaluating training effectiveness. Also serves as liaison to University-sponsored training and development programs. Also monitors staff licenses and certifications to determine status and assure correctness and validity. Also conducts roll-call training.

CONTRACT TITLE

Campus Security Specialist

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The City College of New York (CCNY is a vibrant, Pluralistic learning community committed to students intellectual and personal growth. The college bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in Central Harlem the College is a beacon of the community. CCNY prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin among other personal characteristics. CCNY’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: “Look behind, look here, look ahead”. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Level I

1. Possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent and

(a) Two (2) years as a CUNY Campus Public Safety Sergeant or,

(b) Seven (7) years full-time experience in security, law enforcement, public safety, or a related field, or the equivalent experience in a technical field utilizing similar skills, competencies and/or equipment.

2. Possession of those special licenses, permits, or certificates as may be required by certification authorities in the field of specialization, to be specified in the job posting.

Substitutions:

1. Possession of an associate degree, or the equivalent, from an accredited institution o higher education may substitute for two (2) years of required generic work experience.

2. Possession of a baccalaureate degree from and accredited institution of higher education may substitute for four (4) years of the required generic work experience.

Note: All applicants must have no less than three (3) years progressively responsible duties directly related to the functional specialization of either physical security or security training and development.

COMPENSATION

New Hire Year 1 $55,864

New Hire Year 2 $57,388

Incumbent $ 63,124

This amount reflects a 13% salary suppression in effect for the first 24 months of employment only.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

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CLOSING DATE

June 24, 2024

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

28485

Location

City College of New York