Sergeant/Tour Supervisor, Public Safety (5 Positions)

Job Description:

In accordance with the policies of the Fashion Institute of Technology, and under supervision of Administrative personnel, incumbents will perform various duties in support of campus security and public safety including supervising and monitoring the performance of security personnel, creating and employing daily assignment charts of security personnel, and conducting routine inspections of uniform personnel, equipment and log books.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain radio contact with Central Dispatch and other essential personnel.
• Act as Incident Commander during critical incidents until relieved by Administrative personnel.
• Obey and enforce departmental rules as specified in Standard Operational Procedures.
• Write complete, accurate and timely reports via established reporting protocols.
• Voucher and safeguard evidence and recovered property pending final disposition.
• When assigned, provide escort to visiting dignitaries, VIPs and various members of the campus community.
• Provide testimony in College disciplinary and legal proceedings.
• Work various tours and assignments based upon the needs of the department.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• A minimum of five (5) years experience in security, law enforcement and/or military.
• A valid NYS Driver's License with a serviceable driving record and a valid NYS Security Guard License.
• Must maintain high standards in personal appearance and uniform standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree in criminal justice or a related field.
• Basic familiarity with email and computer software programs for report writing.

MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Read Comprehend- Constant; Perform Calculations- Occasional; Communicate Orally- Frequent; Reason & Analyze- Frequent; Write- Constant

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Other: Indoor/ Outdoor; Temperature Changes; Driver Motor Equipment

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sit-Frequent; Stand-Frequent; Bend- Frequent; Walk- Frequent; Climb- Frequent; Pull- Occasional; Push- Occasional; Lift

Additional Information:

Days/Hours: Rotating Shifts, in person (40 hrs per week); work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.
Starting Salary: $55,000 per year

Full-Time Benefits
Employee Holiday and Work Schedule

Review of applications will begin immediately until the position is filled.

Successful completion of a background check is required for appointment to this position once an offer has been made.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for the position, you must submit the following documents online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcript
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and email addresses

Returning Applicants- Login to your FITNYC Careers Account to check your completed application.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to contact each applicant individually regarding his or her application status.

For more information about FIT, please visit FIT's website at: http://www.fitnyc.edu .

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

EEO/ Affirmative Action Statement

FIT is firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people of diverse racial and cultural backgrounds. By providing a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual's ability, the FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting discrimination, whether based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnic background, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military service status, genetic information, pregnancy, familial status, citizenship status (except as required to comply with law), or any other criterion prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility for all qualified individuals. Applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT's non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360, titleix@fitnyc.edu.

The Fashion Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is strongly and actively committed to diversity within the community.

About Fashion Institute of Technology:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), an internationally renowned college of art and design, business and technology of the State University of New York, invites applications for the positions of Sergeant/ Tour Supervisor in the Office of Public Safety.

The Fashion Institute of Technology, a part of the State University of New York, has been a leader in career education in art, design, business, and technology for nearly 70 years. With a curriculum that provides a singular blend of hands-on, practical experience, classroom study, and a firm grounding in the liberal arts, FIT offers a wide range of outstanding programs that are relevant to today's rapidly changing industries. Internationally renowned, FIT draws on its New York City location to provide a vibrant, creative community in which to learn. The college offers more than 45 majors and grants AAS, BFA, BS, MA, MFA, and MPS degrees, preparing students for professional success and leadership in the global marketplace.

With close ties to industry, FIT draws faculty from the city's art, business, and design elite, and from the rich academic community of the region. The college continually seeks creative faculty members who are passionate about their field and demonstrate exceptional professional capability in the core competencies of instruction design, learning enrichment, globalism, and use of technology, as well as mastery of established and emerging industry practices.