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Campus Security Assistant Director Level 3 (Provisional)- Public Safety & Security

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

This position reports to the Director of Public Safety & Security and is responsible for all campuses for Tour 3.

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.

COMPENSATION

$110,000

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

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu/employment or https://cuny.jobs/ and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number29447.

Click on the "Apply Now" button and follow the application instructions. Current users of the site should access their established accounts; new users should follow the instructions to set up an account.

Please have your documents available to attach into the application before you begin. Please note that the required material must be uploaded as ONE document under CV/ Resume (do not upload individual files for a cover letter, references, etc.). The document must be in .doc, .docx, .pdf, .rtf, or text format- and name of file should not exceed ten (10) characters – also DO NOT USE SYMBOLS (such as accents (é, è, (â, î or ô), ñ, ü, ï, –, _ or ç)).

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Please include:

• Cover Letter or Statement of scholarly interests

• Curriculum Vitae/ Resume

• Names and contact information of 3 references

Upload all documents as ONE single file-- PDF format preferred.

CLOSING DATE

The committee will begin reviewing complete applications on December 30, 2024. The search will remain open, and screening and review of applications will be ongoing-- until the position is filled. Applications submitted after the deadline will only be considered if the position(s) remain open after initial round.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

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.

Job ID

29447

Location

Hunter College