Campus Security & Safety Lead

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 64,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of The City University of New York, seeks a Campus Security Specialist to support campus safety operations, training, and fire life safety coordination. The role includes oversight of security systems design, staff training, and collaboration with university-wide safety programs.

Level I/II responsibilities cover developing fire safety plans, directing drills, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with DCJS guidelines.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma, or equivalent and two years as a CUNY Campus Public Safety Sergeant or seven years in security/public safety or related field.
• Substitutions allow associate or bachelor’s degrees to replace required experience.
• Overtime and licenses/certifications as required by certification authorities may be specified in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to system design and contract design, bidding and letting, and project management for campus security systems.
• Conduct and oversee campus in-service training programs and ensure licenses/certifications are current.
• Develop and implement Fire Safety Plans and coordinate with Fire Department during operations.
• Supervise Fire Safety personnel and coordinate security training across university.
• Conduct and evaluate training, licensing, and certifications to ensure status and validity.

Skills

CCTV systems

Fire safety

Locking systems

Security training

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree substitution

Bachelor’s degree substitution

Job description

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC), part of The City University of New York, seeks a Campus Security Specialist to support campus safety operations, training, and fire life safety coordination. The role includes oversight of security systems design, staff training, and collaboration with university-wide safety programs.

Level I/II responsibilities cover developing fire safety plans, directing drills, maintaining records, and ensuring compliance with DCJS guidelines.