Assistant Director of Public Safety
About The Position
The Assistant Director of Public Safety recommends departmental policies and procedures and supervises daily security force activities. The role develops training programs for campus security personnel, oversees student and staff safety programs, serves as a liaison between the campus public safety office and outside agencies, and oversees campus reporting responsibilities under the CLERY Act. The position supervises Public Safety personnel, including scheduling shifts, delegating work, identifying and documenting training needs, maintaining a training calendar, assisting with performance ratings, and managing overtime with required approvals. The Assistant Director works with the Peace Officer II to create campus safety programming, participates on the Emergency Management Team, and maintains knowledge of relevant security practices, procedures, and laws. The role also supports community policing, makes appropriate referrals, and prepares verbal and written reports. The position reports to the President for other assigned duties. Work is primarily in a typical facilities and grounds environment, with most work performed at a desk and daily use of a computer and telephone. Occasional travel between facility locations or to conferences and occasional lifting or carrying of objects up to 50 pounds are required. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The annual salary range is $71,783–$80,082. Full consideration is given to applications received by November 10, 2026.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of two years of formal public safety training beyond high school.
- Supervisory experience in a law enforcement environment.
- Experience in law enforcement departmental operations.
- Ability to maintain composure and make rational judgments under stressful conditions.
- Ability to drive an automobile and operate emergency equipment.
- Good powers of observation and memory.
Responsibilities
- Recommend departmental policies and procedures and supervise daily security force activities.
- Schedule Public Safety personnel and delegate work to appropriate individuals.
- Develop and present security training programs; identify staff training needs, ensure required training is completed and documented, and maintain an internal training calendar.
- Assist in preparing performance ratings for Public Safety personnel and report employee misconduct.
- Manage departmental overtime by obtaining required approvals before assignments.
- Develop campus safety programs and work with the Peace Officer II to create regular safety programming for students.
- Provide liaison with outside law enforcement agencies and the Office of Student Affairs.
- Oversee campus reporting responsibilities under the CLERY Act.
- Stay current on security practices, public safety, patrol procedures, and applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations, including NYS Penal Law and Vehicle and Traffic Law.
- Maintain knowledge of the campus geography, property, buildings, grounds, and facilities.
- Become familiar with students and College employees through community policing; make referrals to law enforcement or other agencies when appropriate and interact courteously with the public.
- Serve as a member of the Emergency Management Team.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and the general public.
- Create and administer verbal and written reports.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the President.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
