Public Safety agent I

Public Safety agent I

Who we are:
For nearly 200 years, Rensselaer has been defining the scientific and technological advances of our world. Rensselaer serves over 7,600 undergraduate and graduate students from 49 states and 63 countries. Guided by the Rensselaer Plan 2024, Rensselaer seeks to transform the delivery of pedagogical innovations, and to be a transformative agent in the 21st century and beyond.
Summary:
The Public Safety agent I is responsible for the detection and avoidance of crime, for the protection of persons, property and the general maintenance of peace, order and security; tasks include patrol, crowd control, traffic control and dispatching.


Minimum Qualifications required

»Candidates will have, at least a some college credits after having completed high school or GED. College requirement not necessary for those with qualifying military service

»Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's license

»Must have the capability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License

»CPR and AED certification must be completed within three months of hire

»All Public Safety agent I incumbents must prosperously complete Rensselaer's Field agent Training Program within four (4) months of hire
Must be available for flexible shift scheduling


Note: Five (5) years of safety, security, law enforcement practice or other related practice may be substituted for college credits


significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.


Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities

»Demonstrated capability to apply critical thinking expertise

»Must possess the capability to assess a situation and apply appropriate conflict resolution techniques

» capability to use crisis intervention techniques

» capability to use significant personal and/or mobile computing technology

»Must possess excellent verbal and written communication expertise

»Requires capability to handle multiple emergency situations

»Requires excellent customer relations expertise and the capability to deal effectively with a diverse population in an academic setting


Preferred expertise, Skill, and Abilities
• expertise of computerized emergency and data base systems


Shift
Public Safety: Various Shifts. All members of the Department of Public Safety must be available for flexible shift scheduling Including:
3rd shift 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM
2nd Shift 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM


TravelLocal travel between campus locations only


Driving
Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use


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Applications Accepted Until
Applications will be reviewed as they are received


Culture of Safety at Rensselaer
Rensselaer is committed to providing a safe and healthy living, learning, and working environment for its faculty, staff, and students. As such, we strongly recommend that faculty, staff and students obtain a COVID-19 vaccination and remain current with available boosters to protect themselves, as well as to protect vulnerable members of the community.