Campus Security Asst Director 3

GENERAL DUTIES

Reporting to the College Security Director at any of the CUNY colleges, with significant latitude, administers the day-to-day security and public safety operations, and implements and enforces all established safety and security policies and procedures at the college. Directs and oversees assigned staff. Interacts with faculty, staff, students and local law enforcement. Responds to all emergencies and participates in planning and staffing security and public safety functions.

Reporting to the University Security Director at the CUNY Central Office, performs duties of a CUNY-wide nature dealing with personnel, budget, and other matters affecting the University security and public safety functions. The incumbent may act on behalf of the Director in his absence when so delegated.

• Manages day to day operations, directing and prioritizing the work activities of all assigned personnel including contract guards assigned to that campus. Reviews post assignments; oversees deployment of personnel; reviews all daily incident reports; and conducts incident investigations and prepares written reports.
• Supervises special events including the coordination with the New York Fire and Police Departments; prepares security, safety, crowd control, and emergency evacuation plans in consultation with appropriate college staff.
• Participates in the planning process for all major activities on campus identifying the security and safety issues for projects such as building renovation, construction, contractors or vendors performing work, etc.
• Oversees the conduct of roll calls and inspections and may supervise the Training Officers; reviews and provides input for the preparation of daily roll call training matters; in colleges where there is no designated Training Officer, may prepare and conduct staff training.
• Supervises and monitors time and leave usage in accordance with college and University policy; verifies attendance, sick leave excuses and lateness; documents attendance violations; obtains approvals before allocating overtime; coordinates staffing for mobilizations; and assures that time charges are accurate and documented.
• Prepares performance evaluations for review and approval by the Director, initiates disciplinary action when necessary, implements summary disciplinary penalties within guidelines with the approval of the Director.
• Oversees semi-annual complete uniform and equipment inspection and prepares applicable reports.
• Researches and gathers information on new equipment, uniform items, vehicles, etc., prepares purchase requests and justifications for review and approval of the Director.
• When assigned to the Central Office by University Personnel, this position will conduct peace officer background investigations and prepare appropriate reports with disposition recommendations; draft security policy statements for review by the University Security Director and circulation to the CUNY Security Directors; administer various aspects of personnel management programs on a CUNY-wide basis including statutory and discretionary employee training and development activities; assist in the analysis, review, and utilization of confidential records, including those from New York Police Department; assist in conducting college-wide or University-wide internal investigations of alleged officer misconduct or other investigations as directed by the University Security Director.
• Participates in staffing and selection activities including hiring pools, examination administration, and the like.
• Assists the College or University Security Director; prepares reports; compiles and maintains crime statistics; and attends meetings as needed.
• When delegated, acts in the absence of the College or University Security Director, as applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CONTRACT TITLE

Assistant College Security Director

FLSA

Exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

The CUNY School of Law is the premier public interest law school in the country. Founded in 1983, we train lawyers to serve historically underrepresented communities and work towards greater diversity in the legal profession. Our motto, "law in the service of human needs," infuses everything we do. We are the most diverse law school on the East Coast, and one of the top law schools in the country for clinical practice.

The Assistant Director will interact regularly with our students, faculty, and staff and act as part of a small and impactful team to ensure the safety, security, and well-being of the Law School community.

Other Responsibilities:

Reporting to the campus Public Safety Chief, the Assistant Director will assist with the leadership of all aspects of the Public Safety Department, including security planning and operations. Areas of primary responsibility for the Assistant Director include:

• emergency planning and preparedness
• security systems, including access control, monitoring, and communications systems
• emergency equipment and supplies
• emergency response and incident command
• preparedness for and response to on-campus medical emergencies
• participation in campus Response Team and in preparation of emergency-related communications
• investigation and compliance activities, such as those related to the Clery Act and to workplace violence prevention

The Assistant Director may supervise one or more Peace Officers or Campus Security Assistants and will assume departmental leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Public Safety Chief.

The Assistant Director will maintain appropriate training on equipment and skills for the role (including First Aid/CPR); required training will be provided as needed.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must meet ONE of the following four sets of requirements:

1. A Baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice, Police Science or a closely related field and three years of related experience, two years of which must involve responsible administrative or supervisory experience. In addition to progressively responsible security experience in a College or University setting, examples of related experience are: equivalent military or law enforcement experience; equivalent security force service; or equivalent business/industrial experience; OR
2. A baccalaureate degree and four years of related experience as described in #1 above, two years of which must involve responsible administrative or supervisory experience; OR
3. An Associate's degree or 60 credits and five years of related experience as described in #1 above, two years of which must involve responsible administrative or supervisory experience; OR
4. A high school diploma or G.E.D. three years of experience as a Campus Public Safety Sergeant (formerly Campus Peace Officer Level 3) and four additional years of related experience as described in #1 above.

A valid, current New York State driver's license, New York State residency, and United States citizenship are required of all candidates.

Appointment is subject to a satisfactory background investigation, which may include but is not limited to criminal history review, drug tests, credit checks, driving record review, work history verification and reference checks. Incumbents in this title are subject to random drug testing as well as re-fingerprinting and reinvestigation every five years.

Within one year of appointment to this title, or sooner based on availability and satisfactory completion of mandated University training, persons appointed to this title must qualify for and obtain Peace Officer status in accordance with requirements of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bureau of Municipal Police Standards. At the discretion of the College President, persons appointed to this title must, within one year of appointment to this title, receive New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services certified firearms training in accordance with New York Penal Law, Article 35.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Must have permanency as a Campus Peace Officer Sergeant, Campus Security Specialist Level 2, or Lieutenant/Assistant Director.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience providing training to students/campus community
• Advanced First Aid training, First Aid Instructor certification, or similar (e.g., EMT certification)
• Experience with Clery Act compliance reporting
• Experience with conducting training, investigations, and reporting in such areas as workplace violence prevention and domestic violence prevention policies

COMPENSATION

$82,763 to $87,763

Salary is commensurate upon experience.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply, go to www.cuny.jobs, to access the employment page and search for this vacancy using the Campus, Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

CLOSING DATE

Applications will be accepted through May 25, 2025.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

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About CUNY School of Law

CUNY School of Law is the nation’s #1 public interest law school; its dual mission to practice law in the service of human needs and transform the teaching, learning, and practice of law to include those it has excluded, marginalized, and oppressed make it a singular institution. As the only publicly funded law school in New York City, CUNY Law increases access to excellent legal training through this mission.

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