University Police Officer 1

  • University at Buffalo SUNY
  • Buffalo, New York
  • Full Time
Fiscal Year:
2025-2026

Position Title:
University Police Officer 1

Classification Title:
University Police Officer 1

Department:
University Police

Posting Number:
C260054

Posting Link:

Employer:
State

Bargaining Unit:
31 - APSU (PBANYS)

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 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.

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:

Prodig+:
No

Executive Position:
No

Physical Demands:

Driving Requirements:
This position drives a university owned vehicle, non-CDL

Salary Range:
$64,796

Additional Salary Information:
The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.

Work Days:
Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.)

Work Hours:
Varied

Scheduled Work Days:
Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Job Type:
Full-Time

Campus:
All Campuses

Posting Alerts:

Special Instructions Summary:

Additional Information:

Is a background check required for this posting?:
Yes

Background Check Notification:
Employment in this position will be contingent on the universitys verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information Contact's Name:
Gregory Sauers

Contact's Pronouns:
He/Him/His

Contact's Title:

Contact's Email:
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Contact's Phone:
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Posting Dates Posted:
06/02/2026

Deadline for Applicants:

Date to be Filled:
06/23/2026

Job ID: 523335931
Originally Posted on: 6/2/2026

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