Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title University Police Officer 1
Classification Title University Police Officer 1
Department University Police
Posting Number C240054
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/49782
Employer State
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term Permanent/Contingent Permanent
Classified Position Type Competitive Classified
Temporary Until
Salary Grade SG14

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
The New York State University Police are seeking a University Police Officer 1.

In this position, you will:

• respond to calls for assistance to ensure people and property are protected
• arrest violators and assist injured parties
• conduct initial investigations of incidents to gather and preserve evidence
• direct traffic and controls crowds at events
• stop persons violating the Vehicle & Traffic Law
• issue warnings, tickets and summonses

In this position, you will work under the general supervision of a University Police Officer 2. You must be able to work alone and exercise independent judgment in performing duties. This position has substantial contact with the public and other law enforcement personnel. In this role, you may direct University Police Communications & Security Specialists, Security Services Assistants or student workers.

The mission of the University at Buffalo Police Department is to provide a safe, friendly and welcoming environment for students, visitors, faculty and staff to live, learn, work and play.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefits website.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America's leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Departmental Operating Needs
Minimum Qualifications
1. Transfer eligibility requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
2. Reassignment requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
3. Reinstatement requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).

ALL APPLICANTS MUST MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS . ANY APPLICATIONS RECEIVED THAT DO NOT MEET AT LEAST ONE OF THE ABOVE REQUIREMENTS WILL BE CONSIDERED UNQUALIFIED AND WILL BE DISCARDED .

A completed application is required to be considered for this position. If you have received a canvass letter, DO NOT APPLY to this position. You must apply to the Web address provided on your canvass letter.

Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Salary Range $59,298
Additional Salary Information
Work Days Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.)
Work Hours
Hours may vary

Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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.

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes
Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Gregory Sauers
Contact's Pronouns he/him/his
Contact's Title Deputy Chief of Adminstration
Contact's Email gsauers@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-645-8926

Posting Dates

Posted 04/30/2024
Deadline for Applicants 05/09/2024
Date to be Filled 07/25/2024

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
   • Faculty
   • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
   • Research Foundation Employee
   • State Classified
   • State Professional
   • UB Foundation
   • TA/GA
   • Student
   • No Current Employment Affiliation
2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
   • AcademicKeys.com
   • CareerExposure.com
   • CareerWomen.com
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • DiversitySearch.com
   • GoogleJobs.com
   • HERCjobs.org
   • HigherEdJobs.com
   • IMDiversity.com
   • Indeed.com
   • LinkedIn.com
   • MBACareers.com
   • Conference
   • Personal Referral
   • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
   • Other
3. * Please select your eligibility for application to this position.
   • Transfer Eligibility Requirement: you must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
   • Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
   • Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).
   • I do not meet any of the above requirements.

Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume