TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES: Patrols buildings, parking lots, adjoining areas and off-campus ECMCC facilities to ensure the safety of employees, visitors, patients and property; Operates emergency vehicles; Makes arrests of individuals in violation of the law; Assists staff in controlling and restraining clients under the guidance of professional medical personnel; Observes parking lots and other areas adjoining ECMCC properties with closed-circuit television cameras; Removes disorderly persons from premises; Conducts searches of the facilities as required when threatening situations occur such as bomb threats; Carries defensive weapons with administrative approval such as department issued firearms, handcuffs and other authorized equipment; Provides security for payroll shipments, money draws, vaults containing valuables, money transfers, money transports and other ECMCC property; Performs daily duties such as logging incidents, completes police reports, obtains depositions and witness statements, and completes other forms and reports as required; Operates equipment such as, but not limited to, surveillance cameras and monitors, fire alarm systems, panic alarm systems, radio communication systems, computers, telephones; Operates computers to utilize Erie County Central Police Services programs and other electronic programs related to law enforcement; Responds to alarms of fire and performs duties necessary to protect life and property, including the use of fire suppression apparatus and evacuation of patients, visitors and staff; Responds to panic alarms to protect patients, staff and visitors; Responds to emergency situations within the facility and controls vehicles and/or pedestrian traffic; Inspects buildings and grounds for potential fire hazards or other safety problems; Performs duties relative to safety and fire protection such as safety inspections of equipment and the physical plant and immediate correction of hazards; Furnishes information and assistance to visitors, employees and patients; Enforces ECMCC policies and procedures as directed; Detects crime and pursues and apprehends violators; Investigates all emergencies, incidents, vehicle accidents, provides written reports, collects evidence and testifies in court cases. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: United States Citizenship at time of application; Resident of Erie County at time of application for exam, at time of appointment and residence maintained during employment; Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of employment; Possession of a valid New York State Pistol Permit* at time of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of employment; Completion of a firearms training course for Peace Officers within six (6) months of appointment and possession of qualification as a New York State Peace Officer within one (1) year of appointment and maintenance throughout duration of employment; Subject to behavioral-based assessment, background investigation, medical exam and Division of Criminal Justice Services fingerprinting for appointment; May be required to successfully complete a Physical Fitness Test for appointment; Subject to applicable provisions of New York State Public Officers Law; Possession of Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification before completion of the probationary period and maintenance throughout duration of permanent appointment; NOTE 2: *Possession of a valid New York State Pistol Permit is required in order to complete a firearms training course for Peace Officers.