Position Description
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Director of Public Safety/ SUNY Peace Officer, the Assistant Director of Public Safety/ SUNY Peace Officer is charged with providing a safe environment for employees to work and students to learn, and serves not only Sullivan County Community College but also the Faculty-Student Association of Sullivan County Community College, the Sullivan County Community College Foundation and the Sullivan County Community College Dormitory Corporation. This position, which is designated as a Peace Officer in accordance with Criminal Procedure Law §2.10(76), provides administrative, supervisory and hands-on responsibility for safety and security.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with at least 3 years’ experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified; or
- Graduation from a police academy and 8 or more years serving in positions requiring progressively higher levels of responsibility that would relate to the duties and responsibilities specified in this job description.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Candidates currently in the workforce will be considered before candidates who are retired.
Skills and Abilities:
- Must possess advanced report writing and computer skills, utilizing Microsoft Office; as well as possess proficient and effective communication skills.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist the Director of Public Safety in implementing and managing services and reporting requirements for programs, which support and respond to the safety and security needs of the campus community. Reviews incident reports completed by members of campus safety and ensures they are properly submitted.
- Coordinate and administer necessary and appropriate contacts with local law enforcement, fire, EMS, hazardous materials and medical safety agencies during the evening and night shifts.
- Assist the Director of Public Safety to prepare and update plans for response to and recovery from emergency and disaster conditions as pertaining to assigned building(s); lead and participate in implementation of emergency plans in appropriate situations such as:
- Institutional Response to Major Disruptions or Crisis
- Notification of Appropriate College Officials
- Emergency Response to Hazardous Materials Spills
- Demonstrations and Disorders
- Man Made and Natural Catastrophes
- Fire and Bomb Threats
- Evacuation of Constituents
- Other pertinent subjects
- Sports and Special Events
- Be available for Emergency Recall
- Handle Administrative duties of the Public Safety Office (e.g. Incident Reports, Title IX Complaints, Logs, Billing, Lost and Found etc.)
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
This position requires candidates to meet established medical and physical requirements, successfully complete the approved Municipal Police Training Council Training Program for Community College Peace Officers, be legally able to possess a firearm in the State of New York and qualify annually, and possess a valid New York State driver’s license. Candidates may also be required to successfully complete a required Psychological Examination, and undergo substance abuse testing.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
Serve as the Evening/Night Supervisor to assist the Director of Public Safety to oversee the work activities, train, and monitor and evaluate the performance of contracted security service employees who work in evening and night shifts.
General:
All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees will be required to perform other job-related instructions related to the safety and security needs of the College, assigned by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor are they intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job.
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled; the review of resumes will be on-going. The full salary range is $60,000 to $65,000. Please submit your cover letter, resume, and the contact information including emails for 3 professional references.
Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Employer:
SCCC is an equal opportunity employer. SCCC is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. SCCC encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.