COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT Between NEW YORK UNIVERSITY And LOCAL ONE SECURITY OFFICERS UNION
July 1, 2001 - June 20, 2006

APPENDIX E

JOB DESCRIPTION OF SECURITY SPECIALISTS

A. Perform duties of uniformed Security Officers

B. Perform duties previously performed by Elevator Starters.

C. Roving Patrol (Touch Response Electronic Patrol (T.R.E.P.), Bobst Library. The purpose of Roving Bobst Patrol is to locate and place an "Unattended Property Notice" on personal property of library user. Duties of Security Specialist shall include:

1. Conduct floor by floor patrol in accordance with T.R.E.P. schedule. Designated floors shall include Level "B" through 11th floor.
2. Perform T.R.E.P. Patrol in Bobst.
3. Locate and place "Unattended Property Notice" on unattended personal property in Bobst.
4. Prepare report of the number of "Unattended Property Notices" served, the location, and the time of service.
5. Submit report at the end of tour to the desk sergeant at Command Center.
6. With courtesy and respect, remind library users of the need to refrain from eating and drinking in the library.
7. Request the assistance of a female officer or supervisor when check of female rest room is required.

D. While Bobst is the present focus of unattended property patrol, nothing contained herein shall restrict such assignment at other buildings.

E. Under the supervisor of Desk Sergeant perform Dispatching Duties:

1. Promptly dispatch calls for service.
2. Become proficient in all Protection Department Radio Codes.

F. An enclosed Bike Rack (116 spaces) in the rear of the Tisch building, which is controlled by card access, is open for authorized NYU One Card Access holders. Duties of a Security Specialist shall include:

1. Check to identify bicycles that have been stored for more than twenty-four hours.
2. If a bike is suspected of being stored for more than 24 hours, under the direction of a supervisor remove seat and deliver to Central Command, Lost and Found for vouchering. Record date, time, and description of bike.
3. Take a photograph of any bike that is the subject of a seat removal. Stamp the rear of the photo with a Time, Date and Location Stamp and fill our Bike Seat Removal Report.
4. Check Bike Rack at least twice a tour, once during the first two hours and once during the last two hours.
5. Attach a Notice of Seat Removal to the affected bike recording on the Notice the date and time of seat removal. The Notice will direct the owner to Central Command for retrieval of bike, subject to property identification.
6. Place a Protection Department security cable through both bicycle wheels and secure to the bike rack.
7. If a removed bike seat is in the possession of the department for more than twenty-four hours, the seat will be restored to the correct bike. The bike will then be removed (owner's security device removed) to a location under the control of the Protection Department for storage.

G. While the Bike Rack in the rear of Tisch is the focus of the above procedure, nothing contained herein shall restrict assignment of Security Specialists at other future Bike Rack locations.

H. Assist Supervisor of Lost/Found. Under the direction of Evidence/Lost/Found Supervisor or Tour Supervisor or Sergeant, the duties of a Security Specialist shall include:

1. Receive, record and label property.
2. Perform intake functions.
3. Examine property to insure proper identification.
4. Store and safe guard recorded property for easy retrieval.
5. Secure and maintain storage area.
6. Determine identity of person(s) requesting release of property. Verify identification and proof of ownership.
7. Secure the approval of Lost and Found Supervisor or in the absence of Lost and Found Supervisor, the Tour Supervisor or Tour Sergeant prior to release of property.

I. Under the supervision of Tour Sergeant, monitor at Central Command; alarm systems, security cameras and other security surveillance systems (except slow scan) within the campus to detect unusual conditions or occurrences.

J. Perform Duty at Dental Center when required. Duties shall include:

1. Monitor Close Circuit Television.
2. Patrol front lobby, creating a presence for persons entering or leaving Dental Center.
3. Make proper notifications and prepare report for Protection Department in connection with said assignment.

K. When on patrol, keep supervisor informed of campus conditions.

L. When directed by a supervisor, pick up and deliver students to medical or other campus locations.

M. Distribute Department mail.

N. Remain available for service or assignment and in a location known to Tour Desk Sergeant when not on assignment.

O. Perform duties as Command Center main telephone Switchboard Operator. Duties shall include:

1. Answer telephone promptly, stating in courteous and professional manner, "Protection Department, Security Specialist _______, May I help you?"
2. Notify Desk Sergeant of all important messages.
3. Maintain Protection Department Telephone Dispatch Log.
4. Maintain duplicate copy of Protection Department Roll Call making adjustment as needed or as directed by the Desk Sergeant.
5. Immediately notify Desk Sergeant of any Protection Department member calling for a sick day, emergency day, emergency vacation day, etc.

P. Perform meal and vacation reliefs.

Q. Perform openings and closings as needed.

R. Perform clerical and/or administrative duties as pertaining to their assignments in the Protection Department.

S. Within a reasonable period of time, Security Specialists shall be required to be Scooter qualified after joining the Protection Department.

T. Assist the Director of Investigations when needed to address property crimes or crimes listed in the N.Y.S. Penal Law. Security Specialists shall not be required to investigate other members of Local One Security Officers Union.

U. Assist in patrol strategies and initiatives developed for the purpose of combating crime enumerated in the N.Y.S. Penal Law.

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