Lieutenant (Campus Security Assistant Director) - Public Safety

City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in public safety is seeking a Campus Security Assistant Director to ensure a safe environment for students and staff. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily security operations, managing personnel, and coordinating with local law enforcement. The successful candidate will engage with the campus community, ensuring compliance with safety policies while preparing for emergencies and special events. Join a team dedicated to creating a secure and welcoming atmosphere at one of New York's leading educational institutions, where your leadership and expertise will make a significant impact on campus safety.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Pension plan

Tax benefits

Qualifications

• Requires a Baccalaureate degree and three years of related experience.
• Candidates must have a valid New York State driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily security operations and staff management.
• Prepare reports and conduct investigations as needed.
• Coordinate security for special events and emergencies.

Skills

Leadership

Crisis Management

Communication Skills

Report Writing

Incident Investigation

Education

Baccalaureate degree in Criminal Justice

Associate's degree or 60 credits

High school diploma or G.E.D.

Tools

Personal Computers

Job description

Lieutenant (Campus Security Assistant Director) - Public Safety

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

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in downtown Brooklyn, offering associate and baccalaureate degree in technology and health related degree programs, other career-oriented degrees and liberal arts transfer degrees in its Schools of Arts and Sciences, Technology and Design, and Professional Studies.

City Tech is seeking a Campus Security Assistant Director (Level 1), also referred to as Lieutenant, to join our team of exceptional public safety professionals. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the Director, also referred to as Chief, in maintaining safety and security throughout the campus.

Reporting to the Chief, the Lieutenant will:

• Ensure all policies and procedures are up-to-date, well organized and easily accessible to all staff.
• Assist in collecting any data needed for the preparation of the Annual Security Report and Budgets.
• Review incidents reports to ensure proper classifications and compliance with CUNY and Clery Act reporting standards, initiate appropriate follow-up actions, and forward all required reports to Director of Security.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, and conduct investigations and interviews.
• Supervise and direct personnel at the scene of an ongoing incident.
• Communicate effectively with college community verbally and in writing about college rules and regulations regarding safety, property control, parking regulations, emergency response procedures, and building access.
• Serve as second-in-command in the absence of the Director of Security.
• Participate in recruitment, hiring, training, evaluation, discipline and discharge of personnel within the department.
• Appear in court, grievance or discipline hearings, administrative tribunals, or other offices of government, related to campus incidents when required as a College witness, or is served with a subpoena, or at other times as necessary.
• May work tour or tours not regularly assigned based on need of department.

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

Preferred Qualifications:

• First Aid CPR Instructor certification.
• General Topics Instructor.
• Title IX and Clery experience.
• Ability to handle all situations with tact, persuasiveness, and diplomacy.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written forms.
• Working knowledge of personal computers and the applicable software.

COMPENSATION

$80,000 - $85,000 per year

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-