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:

Public Safety Officer I  QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires the completion of some college post-high school or comparable military service
• Must possess and maintain a valid US driver’s license
• FBI fingerprint review for consideration for access to a restricted nuclear facility per NRC requirements
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License within six (6) months of hire.  Requirements for this license include

• A NYS Department of State review of all past criminal convictions
• Being current with any child support orders

• CPR and AED certification must be completed within three months of hire
• Must be available for flexible shift scheduling
• All Public Safety Officer I incumbents must successfully complete Rensselaer’s Field Officer Training Program within four (4) months of hire
• Subject to criminal history check, background investigation and physical examination

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

Public Safety Officer II QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires 60 credits from an accredited college, or 30 credits and qualifying military service
• Must have completed NYS Certified Public Safety Officer Course or equivalent (or higher training) approved by Department of Criminal Justice Services and Rensselaer County Sheriff.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license
• FBI fingerprint review for consideration for access to a restricted nuclear facility per NRC requirements
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a NYS Security Guard License within six (6) months of hire.  Requirements for this license include

• A NYS Department of State review of all past criminal convictions
• Being current with any child support orders

• Must be available for flexible shift scheduling
• CPR and AED certification must be completed within three months of hire
• Subject to criminal history check, background investigation and physical examination

Note: Five (5) years law enforcement experience may be substituted for college credits.

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to apply critical thinking skills
• Must possess the ability to assess a situation and apply appropriate conflict resolution techniques
• Ability to use crisis intervention techniques
• Ability to use relevant personal and/or mobile computing technology
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Requires ability to handle multiple emergency situations
• Requires excellent customer relations skills and the ability to deal effectively with a diverse population in an academic setting

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

• Knowledge of computerized emergency and data base systems

Shift

Public Safety: Various Shifts.  All members of the Department of Public Safety must be available for flexible shift scheduling Including:

• 3rd shift 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM 
• 2nd Shift 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM
• 1st Shift 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Travel

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

Salary Range/Rate

Expected hiring range:  

• Public Safety Officer I  $20.25
• Public Safety Officer II  $22.55

Pay transparency disclosure:  The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

For more details, and to apply

Follow the on-screen prompts to create an application. Please be ready to upload your required documents.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact careers@rpi.edu 

Applications Accepted Until

Applications will be reviewed as they are received

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).