CHIEF OF UNIVERSITY POLICE AND EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
POSITION
Full-time, twelve-month Management/Confidential position to begin no later than August 1, 2008.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Chief (Director) of University Police is a full time position that reports directly to the Vice President for Student Affairs and will serve as a member of the Student Affairs Leadership Team. The mission of the department embraces community policing philosophies within the framework of promoting and creating a safe and supportive environment for the campus community. The University Police department consists of the Chief, three Lieutenants, six officers and a clerical staff position. Members of the department carry weapons and have full police powers. The Director is responsible for the management of the overall operation of the campus police department pro-actively providing vision, leadership and hands-on supervision for all staff ensuring that high quality campus safety and security services are being offered; this includes being an effective communicator and being responsible to make contact with officers during days, evenings and late night.
The Chief will work with the University Police Department to develop a team approach and a customer service focus in the delivery of all law enforcement initiatives, community policing plans, campus safety and security initiatives. The Chief will be responsible for all emergency preparedness and emergency operational systems, procedures and policies for the college. Working with and supporting students in an educational environment is essential. The Chief will be responsible to work closely with college administration, faculty, staff, and local law enforcement agencies that surround the campus community. The Chief is responsible for the enforcement of all federal, state, and local laws as well as rules and regulations of the College and the State University of New York. The Chief will be responsible to also work with and support the campus student judicial system.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Responsible to manage the overall operations of the University Police Department and oversee officers efforts to investigate reports of crimes and other incidents and recommend appropriate actions to ensure the safety of the campus community.
2. Provide direct supervision of the nine-member department and clerical staff. Meet weekly via staff meetings with Lieutenants.
3. Meet and make contact on a regular basis with each of the officers. Provide guidance and direction for each of the officers as necessary. Coordinate work schedule so Chief can meet with all shifts at least once a week.
4. Develop strategies that ensure that the department embraces a pro-active community policing policy/practice.
5. Provide leadership, strategic planning and vision for the management of the campuses emergency preparedness management system including writing protocols, procedures, policies and coordinating training for staff.
6. Evaluate, develop, coordinate and implement all traffic, safety, access control and emergency coordination as well as coordinating campus parking services and security.
7. Assess campus safety and security practices and develop initiatives to improve services and overall security to the campus.
8. Serve as budget officer for the department.
9. Serve as Chair of the Campus Safety Committee.
10. Be accessible by telephone and/or other various telecommunications devices in case of emergency.
11. Be involved in the campus community and develop strong working relationships with college faculty, staff, students and with local police agencies.
12. Oversee all hiring, selection and training of staff. Promote and encourage professional development activity and skill enhancement training for all officers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Associate’s degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or appropriate related field. Significant experience in police administration, police service and/or College police/public safety work necessary. Strong supervisory and management skills and thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local laws required. Extensive experience in patrol, and criminal investigation, and outstanding communication and team building skills highly preferred. Ability to embrace and support community policing philosophy a must. Minimum of five years supervisory experience in law enforcement required. Work within a college environment is a plus. Strong computer skills and completion of NIMS training and other such emergency management systems preferred. Preference would be for successful candidate to live within the larger Cobleskill community. Position is subject to background check per state requirements.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary range: $70,000 to $75,000.
Excellent benefits are available with the State University of New York.
CLOSING DATE May 28, 2008
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Completed application consists of the following:
1. Letter of application, addressing qualifications for this position
2. Official transcripts, or copies thereof
3. Current resume, with the names, addresses and phone/fax numbers of at least three professional references
4. SUNY Cobleskill application form
APPLICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS SHOULD BE ADDRESSED TO:
Mr. R. Erik Seastedt
Office of Human Resources
State University of New York
College of Agriculture and Technology
Cobleskill, New York 12043
PHONE (518) 255-5423
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
