Job Description
University Police Officer 1
SUNY Brockport Salary: $64,796.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Classified Full-Time
Job Number: 2500134
Division: Student Affairs
Department: University Police
Opening Date: 07/30/2025
Closing: 8/14/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.
Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!
SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.
SUMMARY
University Police Officers enforce all New York State and local laws and the Student Code of Conduct on the grounds of the State University of New York. University Police Officers are charged with full police officer powers under Criminal Procedure Law, Section 1.20(34)(s) and are responsible for the performance of the full range of professional police duties. University Police Officers assist other Local, State and Federal police officers with investigations and may collect evidence, question witnesses or testify in court in connection with alleged criminal actions.
University Police Officers are actively involved in campus communities and activities including educating community members on such topics as personal safety, risk awareness, crime prevention, alcohol awareness, sexual assault prevention and other community safety issues.
Positions are classified only in the State University of New York.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions: Patrols an assigned area on foot, on a bicycle or motor scooter, in a car or by other means to deter criminal activity by means of presence and witness and to detect fires and other dangerous situations.
Responds to calls for assistance from fellow officers or from any member of the campus community to insure that persons and property are adequately protected; and may respond to situations involving but not restricted to burglaries, robberies, thefts, criminal trespass, assaults, criminal mischief, medical emergencies, accidents, vehicle and traffic violations, fires and unusual situations.
- Reports to the scene of the crime, accident or other disturbance in order to halt crimes in progress, arrest violators, maintain order and arrange for the appropriate care of injured persons.
- May apply resuscitators, administer first aid and summon ambulances.
- Conducts initial investigations of incidents in order to preserve and gather evidence; interviews witnesses, complainants and suspects and confers with fellow officers to ascertain nature and severity of situation; reports results of investigations to supervisor as directed and may testify in court. Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic. May enforce vehicle and traffic laws in order to prevent dangerous situations from arising.
- Directs traffic at intersections, crosswalks and other critical points during peak traffic periods; stops persons violating the vehicle and traffic law; issues warnings, tickets and summonses; patrols parking lots and campus roadways; tickets cars parked in violation of campus rules.
- Controls the movement and activity of crowds at concerts, sports events and other gatherings; staffs entrance ways to prevent gate crashing and over-crowding of facilities; breaks up fights and other altercations, operates screening devices such as a magnetometer or x-ray machine to inspect individuals and carry in items for prohibited items.
On assignment as Desk Officer:
- Receives and interprets incoming communications, including, but not limited to radio and telephone calls, and e-mail messages from officers and other members of the campus community.
- Dispatches officers to the scenes of incidents and irregularities.
- Issues parking permits and collects fees and fines.
- Utilizes electronic devices such as a personal computer, video recorder or camera to record and view information.
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Requirements: Promotion: One year of permanent service as a University Police Communications & Security Specialist 1 or 2 AND:
Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours;
Or 2. two years of active United States military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act;*
Or 3. four years of United States military reserve or any state National Guard service;*
Or 4. two years of experience as a police officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council;*
Or 5. two years of experience as a peace officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council.*
*Substitution: 30 college semester credit hours can substitute for one year of the required experience.
Open Competitive: Either 1. 60 college semester credit hours;
Or 2. two years of active United States military service with an honorable discharge or under conditions in the New York State Restoration of Honor Act;*
Or 3. four years of United States military reserve or any state National Guard service;*
Or 4. two years of experience as a police officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council;*
Or 5. two years of experience as a peace officer within New York State with a valid New York State Municipal Police Training Course certification approved by the New York State Municipal Police Training Council.*
*Substitution: 30 college semester credit hours can substitute for one year of the required experience.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule: 80 hours pay period (2 weeks), Rotating work shift.
Benefits: This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport .
Application Instructions: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by August 14, 2025.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.
Background Investigation Statement: All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.
Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer: SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
Diversity Statement: SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.
Reasonable Accommodations: SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at
[email protected] . Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
SUNY Brockport is an 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. To apply, please visit jeid-a970692c61af4f46aa6036c867ef587a
Job Tags
Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Rotating shift,