Public Safety Officer I

Who we are:

Why Rensselaer?  Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world. 

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Entry level Public Safety opportunities available for service minded individuals interested in facilitating a safe and secure environment for the students, faculty, and staff who live, learn and work at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The Public Safety Officer I is responsible for the detection and prevention of crime, for the protection of persons, property and the general maintenance of peace, order and security; duties include patrol, crowd control, traffic control and dispatching.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License
• CPR and AED certification must be completed within three months of hire
• All Public Safety Officer I incumbents must successfully complete Rensselaer's Field Officer Training Program within four (4) months of hire

Must be available for flexible shift scheduling

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