Deputy Chief of Administration, Public Safety

University of Rochester • Bailey's Crossroads, VA

2d • $109,000 - $163,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Rochester is seeking a Deputy Chief of Administration for Public Safety. This role is responsible for the overall day-to-day administrative operations of the department, providing direction, organization, and management of Special Assignments, Support Services, and Training and Development. The Deputy Chief serves as a key member of the department's leadership team, contributing to command-level decisions and reporting directly to the Associate Vice President. This position is crucial in coordinating hiring, training, and promotion of department personnel, assisting in budget development, setting priorities, and ensuring departmental administrative operations meet client needs and expectations. The role also involves providing senior leadership for University Public Safety and ensuring adherence to University policy and procedures across facility unit boundaries.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field required
• Minimum 7 years’ experience managing a public safety, security, law enforcement organization
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
• Currently hold a police or peace officer certification from NYS DCJS or have the ability to obtain one within 18 months

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, and directs the administrative and non-patrol activities of the department through the effective leadership of assigned staff.
• Oversees departmental planning, resource allocation, and service delivery to ensure efficient and effective operations.
• Collaborates with University Labor Relations to support contract development and negotiation efforts.
• Serves as a key liaison in addressing and resolving public safety concerns, administrative issues, and stakeholder complaints.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, university, fiscal, and personnel policies, procedures, regulations, and applicable codes.
• Collaborates closely with departmental and university leadership to establish strategic priorities, allocate resources, and maintain fiscal accountability.
• Exercises administrative authority and budget oversight for assigned programs, operations, and departmental expenditures while supporting the department's mission and long-term objectives.
• Serves as a core member of the University’s Emergency preparedness committees, charged with ensuring that operational, safety and emergency procedure sub-committees discharge assigned duties consistent with professional practice and regulatory requirements.
• Hires or makes recommendations on the hiring of the department staff, completes performance reviews and recommendations on promotions, salaries and other personnel matters.
• Consults and collaborates on recommendations for staff requirements, training and staff development.
• Determines composition and organization of staff and assigns responsibilities.
• Handles grievances and ensures constructive labor relations.
• Through subordinate supervisors, introduces and maintains new methods and procedures, products and equipment.
• Works closely with other University groups to provide technical assistance, review and support of safety regulations or operational concerns.
• Provides materials necessary to support the operations.
• Coordinates with Deans, Directors and department heads, and others to insure effective service levels and cooperative relations.
• Serves on various committees.
• Works closely with University departments concerning health and safety hazards and security.
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager