The position of Sergeant First Class supports the mission of the Department of Campus Safety to foster and maintain a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors by overseeing and managing security personnel and by leading Sergeants, Campus Safety Officers and Specialists in their role as observers and reporters of crimes and/or violations of University policy. The Sergeant First Class is also responsible for overseeing safety initiatives, and fostering a secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role combines leadership, strategic planning, and community engagement to ensure campus safety.

Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:
Associate's Degree or one to two years college-level courses.

Required Experience:
3+ years relevant experience in security, including at least one year of supervisory experience.

Preferred Experience:
1+ years Military or Law Enforcement background, or Higher Ed Campus Security or Campus Safety experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills, with strong interpersonal abilities. Proficient in security best practices, analytical thinking, and objective decision-making under pressure. Skilled in managing situations with firmness, tact, and impartiality. Adept at observing and interviewing victims or witnesses, taking detailed notes, and producing comprehensive factual reports in the DCS records management system, including conducting follow-ups as needed. Knowledgeable in proactive campus safety and crime prevention strategies with effective problem-solving skills. Competent in operating departmental equipment, including radios, and capable of maintaining calm, courteous, and effective communication in emergency and non-emergency scenarios. Able to multitask, work independently, and possess a valid, unrestricted driver's license.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) Certification a plus.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate salary range for this position is USD $30.131 to USD $40.131. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

Human Resources will conduct a phone interview and possible skills assessments for a pool of qualified applicants. The candidates selected to move forward in the interview process may then participate in one-on-one, and/or panel interviews with DCS personnel designated by the hiring manager. The hiring manager may conduct a final interview and select the applicant for the position.

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About New York University

New York University (NYU) is one of the top private universities in the United States, and NYU Tandon School of Engineering traces its roots back to 1854, building on an illustrious past as Brooklyn Poly and the NYU Polytechnic School of Engineering. Our mission is to excel in research, teaching, and entrepreneurship and inspire and educate engineers for the 21st century — backed by an historic commitment of $1 billion to recruit new faculty, fuel groundbreaking basic and applied research in key areas, and expand the Downtown Brooklyn campus. NYU Tandon faculty are world renowned leaders in science and technology, with a strong commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship that make a difference in the world. We lead and have ties to multidisciplinary centers in wireless technology, cybersecurity, urban informatics, data sciences, artificial intelligence, renewable energy, and health, among others. Our faculty and students are part of the high-tech start-up culture in New York City and in downtown Brooklyn, and we support three “future lab” business incubators that connect our students and faculty to today’s innovation economy. We are deeply committed to teaching and le...arning, and with NYU's unrivaled global network of campuses, we promote a truly global engineering education. NYU Tandon is committed to substantially increase the proportion of our faculty from historically underrepresented groups in STEM and we encourage candidates from such groups to apply. We aspire to create a climate where diversity and inclusion are not only appreciated but considered an asset for creativity and innovation, and we seek faculty who have a real passion for a culturally diverse environment. We take pride in our high numbers of female students and students who are the first in their family to go to college. NYU belongs to the Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC), which assists with dual-career searches, and our faculty are supported by a range of work-life balance programs provided by the NYU Office of Work Life

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