Residential Safety Program

The Residential Safety Program (RSP) is an organization under Campus Residences Safety & Support Services. It is a student-based organization that works around the clock to ensure a safer campus!

Some of our responsibilities include:

• Patrolling the Residential Buildings
• Checking that external doors are locked and secured
• Providing our Walk Service from 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM
• Assisting with residential lockouts from 5:00 PM - 6:59 PM (except weekends)
• Providing additional support during emergency situations
• Helping during the week of Fall move-in

Contact Information

For general inquiries, please contact us at rsp@stonybrook.edu or call (631) 632-6337.

For our walk service, please call us at (631) 632-WALK (9255).

If this is an emergency, please call university police at (631) 632-3333.

Location and Hours

The Residential Safety Program headquarters is located in O'Neill College (Mendelsohn Community), and the entrance faces the commuter parking lot.

Our office operates 24/7, even on holidays.

Walk Service

Have you ever studied later than expected and felt concerned about walking back late at night? RSP provides a walk service to anyone with these concerns! We offer escorts to all on-campus locations, including the LIRR and the hospital, via the Health Science underpass.

Please be advised that walks cannot be scheduled in advance, provided to off-campus locations, or outside of hours when no one is available.

If you feel you are in immediate danger, please contact university police at (631) 632-3333.

Operational Hours: 12:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Contact Us: Call (631) 632-WALK (9255) to request a walk.

Residential Lockouts

Are you locked out of your building, but the area office is closed, and the RA isn't on duty yet? RSP can help with that! We can facilitate communication to provide assistance as quickly as possible.

Please note that if you are locked out when the area office is open or the RA is on duty, please contact them first. If it is during the listed hours, or you cannot reach them, please contact us.

Hours: 5:00 PM - 6:59 PM,  Monday - Friday

Contact Us: Call (631) 632-6337

Want to Join RSP?

RSP hires on a rolling basis, depending on the organization's needs. If you are interested in joining the Residential Safety Program, please apply for the position when it is posted on Handshake. Please do not send unsolicited resumes or come to our office once you have applied, as all applicants will be reviewed and processed via Handshake.

RSP positions are as follows:

• Early AM Patrol

  Hours of Operation: 3:15 AM - 12:00 PM

  • AM Security Monitors should be comfortable with walking for extended periods of time, in all weather conditions.
  • Ensure the safety of each residential community through the means of walking patrols and being alert for conditions and incidents that may compromise the safety of the community.
  • Responding to emergency situations and reporting information to emergency personnel.
  • Maintaining the integrity and security of each building by securing propped doors.
  • Providing a walk escort service throughout Stony Brook University.
  • Supporting the mission of Residential Safety & Support through cooperation with other departments (e.g., Residential Fitness Centers).
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Early Dispatch

  Hours of Operation: 4:00 AM - 8:00 AM (Dispatch), 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Patrol)

  *Limited Spots*

  • Answering office phone calls & other administrative tasks.
  • Responding to emergency situations and reporting information to emergency personnel.
  • Overseeing dispatch operations for Security officers & Early field workers.
  • Patrolling the residential halls and reporting emergencies.
  • Checking doors of residential halls to ensure the security of the buildings.
  • Assisting emergency personnel and campus officials during emergencies.
  • Inputting work orders for damages reported in residence halls.
  • Supporting the mission of Residential Safety & Support through cooperation with other departments (e.g., Residential Fitness Centers).
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.
• Day Field

  Hours of Operation: 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

  • Day Field workers should be comfortable with walking for extended periods of time, in all weather conditions.
  • Responding to emergency situations and reporting information to emergency personnel.
  • Ensuring the safety of each residential community through the means of walking patrols and inspection of residential safety equipment.
  • Maintaining the integrity and security of each building by securing propped doors.
  • Providing a walk escort service throughout Stony Brook University.
  • Supporting the mission of Residential Safety & Support through cooperation with other departments (e.g., Residential Fitness Centers).
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

  Please Note: Due to limited staffing Day and Night field are combined during the summer intersession.

• Night Field

  Hours of Operation: 10:00 PM - 4:00 AM

  • Night Field workers should be comfortable with walking for extended periods of time, in all weather conditions.
  • Responding to emergency situations and reporting information to emergency personnel.
  • Ensuring the safety of each residential community through the means of walking patrols and inspection of residential safety equipment.
  • Maintaining the integrity and security of each building by securing propped doors.
  • Providing a walk escort service throughout Stony Brook University.
  • Supporting the mission of Residential Safety & Support through cooperation with other departments (e.g., Residential Fitness Centers).
  • Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

  Please Note: Due to limited staffing Day and Night field are combined during the summer intersession.