Top 760 Public safety Jobs in New York State

Vice President, Public Safety
Columbia University —New York, NY
- $300,000 - $400,000 a year
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Residential
- University
Director of Public Safety
Weill Cornell Medicine —New York, NY
- $150,500 - $175,300 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Clean driving record
- Residential
- Driver's License
Lifeguard
Imagine Swimming —Montauk, NY
- $28 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Employee discount
- Opportunities for advancement
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School Bus Transportation Company - Safety Supervisor
New York City School Bus Umbrella Services, Inc. —Brooklyn, NY
- $80,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- CDL B
- CPR Certification
- 5 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Crossing Guard
Cooperstown All Star Village —Oneonta, NY
- $17 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
- Entry level
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Safety & Claims Manager – Transportation & Warehouse
Confidential —Holtsville, NY
- $90,000 - $115,000 a year
- Full-time
- CDL A
- 3 years
- Case management
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Head Lifeguard
North Rockland Central School District —Garnerville, NY
- From $31,896 a year
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Safety and Training Manager
Morgan Rubbish Removal/Dependable Disposal —Syracuse, NY
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Urgently hiring
- Management
- Mid-level
- Office
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8d
Associate Customs Entry Writer
ECX Global Logistics —Valley Stream, NY
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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3d
Port Jefferson Lifeguard (Seasonal)TOP PAY $16.50-$18.75/hr + CASH BONUSES!
PERSONAL POOL MANAGEMENT LLC —Port Jefferson Station, NY
- $17.25 - $18.00 an hour
- Temporary
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Driving
- Organizational skills
- Flexible schedule
- Referral program
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Lifeguard - IMMEDIATE HIRING - Nassau County Certification REQUIRED
Pine Hollow Club —East Norwich, NY
- $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
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10d
Lifeguard - Opening Shift
YMCA of Middletown —Middletown, NY
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- Employee discount
- Retirement plan
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American Red Cross: Lifeguard (Woodbury, New York)
Aquatic Soluitons Inc —Woodbury, NY
- $20 - $21 an hour
- Temporary
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Cleaning
- Opportunities for advancement
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Permitting Specialist
Empire Solar Solutions —Newburgh, NY
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Google Workspace
- Mid-level
- Office
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lifeguard/Instructors for FALL 2026
The Suffolk Y JCC —Commack, NY
- From $16.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Customer service
- 401(k)
- Flexible schedule
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Seasonal Pool Attendant - Edgewater
The Cabot Group —West Henrietta, NY
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
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Sr. Area Safety Manager
Corporate-Student Transportation of America, Inc. —Syracuse, NY
- $100,000 - $115,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Management
- Customer service
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Customs Brokerage Entry Writer
ALPI Customs Brokers, Inc. —Valley Stream, NY
- $50,000 - $53,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Office
- Free parking
- Health insurance
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DOB Licensed Concrete Safety Manager with Fire Safety Manager License
Sierra Site Safety —New York, NY
- $45 - $50 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Construction site
- 5 years
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Lifeguard (Year-Round) | Westchester
Elite Amenity Management —Westchester County, NY
- $18 - $19 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Hospitality
- 18 years or older
- CPR Certification
- On-the-job training
Quick Apply

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Vice President, Public Safety

Columbia University -
New York, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$300,000 - $400,000 a year

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Public safety procedures
Emergency response readiness

Full Job Description

Job Type: Officer of Administration
Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular
End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35
Standard Work Schedule:
Building:
Salary Range: $300,000 - $400,000

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

Columbia University is one of the world’s most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis.

Reporting to the Executive Vice President for Facilities and Operations, the Vice President of Public Safety (VPPS) oversees a department reflective of the values of an inclusive educational and working environment on campus, while building relationships and collaborating with students, faculty, and staff in support of a positive experience for the entire Columbia University community. The VPPS manages approximately 302 full-time staff across three distinct functional areas—Operations, Administrative Services (Training and Development), and Technology Projects—and oversees an annual operating budget of $76 million. This position is also responsible for overseeing the effective deployment of approximately 300 contract guards. The Department’s staffing includes a recently established cadre of approximately 36 sworn Special Patrol Officers, appointed by the New York Police Department (NYPD), who enhance the safety ecosystem and possess enhanced training and enforcement capabilities.

This is an on-site leadership role.

Responsibilities

Leads the Department of Public Safety in advancing a safe, welcoming, and responsive campus environment for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and affiliates.
Builds relationships and collaborates with students, faculty, and staff in support of a positive experience for the entire Columbia University community.
Manages approximately 302 full-time staff across three distinct functional areas:
- Operations
- Administrative Services, including Training and Development
- Technology Projects
Oversees an annual operating budget of $76 million.
Oversees the effective deployment of approximately 300 contract guards.
Provides oversight for a recently established cadre of approximately 36 sworn Special Patrol Officers appointed by the New York Police Department.

Columbia University, a globally renowned institution in New York, NY, invites inquiries, nominations, and applications for the position of Vice President of Public Safety.

Columbia University has selected Spelman Johnson, a leading executive search firm, to assist with leading this search. Review of applications will begin June 4, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.

Applicants needing reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process should contact Spelman Johnson at 413-529-2895 or email [email protected]

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of ten years of progressive experience in the field of Public Safety, Law Enforcement, or community engagement;
Demonstrated knowledge of Public Safety and emergency response practices;
Excellent strategic and operational abilities;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
Clear and demonstrated commitment to community caretaking as a core professional value.

Preferred Qualifications

An advanced degree, experience in a higher education setting, and at least five years of senior management experience;
Experience working in a residential university campus with a significant international population in a major metropolitan area;
Skill in conflict resolution and creative problem solving;
Experience working with a unionized work force and a record of success establishing and maintaining positive labor/management relations;
Proven ability to motivate the department’s workforce to succeed as a high-functioning team;
Capacity to inspire trust and confidence.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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