Campus Safety Leader & PSA Supervisor

Zymtronix Catalytic Systems Inc; City of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Vacation and holidays

Educational benefits

Total Rewards

Job summary

Cornell University is seeking a Public Safety Ambassador Supervisor on the Ithaca campus. The role oversees a team of Public Safety Ambassadors, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment while coordinating patrols, event coverage, and emergency response planning.

The position requires strong leadership, emergency readiness, and collaboration with campus partners. Evening, weekend, and special-event shifts are expected as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in a related field with a minimum of five years of security/public safety experience, or equivalent.
• Ability to work nights and weekends for additional assignments outside regular shifts.
• Possession of NYS Driver's License with good driving record; NYS license within 30 days if out-of-state.
• Possession of NYS Security Guard License or ability to obtain.
• Maintain AED/CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of Public Safety Ambassadors to maintain a safe campus environment.
• Provide day-to-day oversight including inspections, staffing coverage, and performance management.
• Assist with scheduling, shift coverage, and timekeeping.
• Mentor and coach personnel for professional development and high standards of service.
• Oversee PSA operations for high-profile events and university activities.
• Patrol designated campus areas to ensure safety and protocol adherence.
• Identify and report suspicious or hazardous situations; conduct facility checks.

Skills

NYS Driver's License

AED/CPR/First Aid certified

Leadership & supervision

Public safety knowledge

Excellent communication

Emergency planning

Community engagement

Decision making under pressure

Education

Associate degree in related field

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Outlook

Job description

Cornell University is seeking a Public Safety Ambassador Supervisor on the Ithaca campus. The role oversees a team of Public Safety Ambassadors, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment while coordinating patrols, event coverage, and emergency response planning.

The position requires strong leadership, emergency readiness, and collaboration with campus partners. Evening, weekend, and special-event shifts are expected as needed.