Position: Director of Campus Safety
Status: Regular, Full-time, Exempt
Department: Campus Safety
Reports to: Dean of Student Life
Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 annually
Description:
The Director of Campus Safety administers the College’s policies to protect students, staff, and College property; supervises the College’s Campus Safety staff; directs vehicle use and parking and organizes security programs and training as appropriate.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Initiates and maintains overall responsibility for the development and implementation of approved policies and procedures for the safety and security of students, employees, college property and others.
Acts as liaison between Campus Safety and all College departments, local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, fire departments and code enforcement agencies.
Hires, supervises, trains, and evaluates Campus Safety personnel and monitors training to endure safety standards are maintained and all officers are trained, certified, and licensed according to the New York state Security Guard Act of 1992.
Maintain regular contact with Facilities and the offices in Student Life, including Residence Life, Student Wellness and Community Standards to identify problem areas and make suggestions for improvement.
Participates in college committees as assigned, such as the Emergency Management Planning Group, Incident Management Team, the Advisory Committee on Campus Security, Behavior Assessment Team, and Safety Net.
Participates in the planning and staging of special events, e.g. Open House, Orientation, Welcome Week, Family Weekend and Commencement, etc., as appropriate.
Qualifications:
Must be certified, or able to obtain certifications upon employment for Basic First Aid, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, AED, Emergency Oxygen Administration, Naloxone (Narcan) Administration, Blood Borne Pathogens, Mental Health First Aid, and maintain certification throughout employment.
Possesses appropriate certifications and licensing (or is immediately certifiable/licensable), including a valid New York State driver’s license as required to meet insurance carrier standards, and licensure required by the Security Guard Act of 1992.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
- Requires ability to walk or move quickly for extended distances, climb stairs, sit at a workstation and lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to work regular business hours (M-F, 8-5), and some flexible hours including evenings, nights, and weekends, as needed to maintain appropriate staffing levels and cover special events.
- Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Moderate exposure to both cold and hot weather conditions.
- Noise level: Minimal to moderate based on office setting.
Paul Smith’s College is an equal opportunity employer. Position descriptions are created that focus on essential functions, using inclusive language, and avoid unnecessary or discriminatory requirements.
To Apply
Please submit a resume, letter of interest and three professional references.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
