Job Description

University Police Officer 1

Position Information

Position Title: University Police Officer 1
Department: University Police
Posting Link:
Job Type: Full-Time

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.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas 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.

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
$64,796

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Scott Marciszewski
Contact's Pronouns: He/Him/His
Contact's Title: 716-645-8931
Contact's Email: sm44@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-645-8931

Posting Dates

Posted: 11/03/2025
Deadline for Applicants: 11/12/2025
Date to be filled: 01/15/2026

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time,

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