Director (Chief), Public Safety - Monroe Community College - Military veterans preferred

Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Administration Posted On: Thu May 1 2025 Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Director of Public Safety, reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and Vice President, Administrative Services. The Director of Public Safety directs essential aspects of the Division's Public Safety planning, implementation, and security to support the College's overall mission, strategic plan, and goals. The Director of Public Safety is responsible for the management of all functions related to public safety, including parking services for all locations. The Director of Public Safety promotes and sustains the College and Division's commitment to student success, excellence, civility, and security for all and having a diverse, equitable, and inclusive campus community. The Director of Public Safety assists the Division in responding to emerging issues, trends, and community needs, while providing internal leadership and training that supports MCC's regional and national reputation as a leader among best practices colleges. The Director of Public Safety is also responsible for maintaining positive and collaborative relationships with law enforcement agencies to ensure that the campus is a safe and responsive environment for the College community. The MCC Public Safety department, consisting of sworn campus peace officers and civilian staff, holds an accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Primary Functions:

• Exercises delegated authority from the CFO/Vice President
• Directs or performs essential operations related to overseeing and supervising the coordination and functionality of the Emergency Operation Center (EOC), campus parking, lost and found services, crime prevention, investigations, training, accreditation, and officer readiness
• Actively assists frontline peace officers with enforcement responsibilities, as needed
• Develops, interprets, and manages adherence to College policies, procedures, protocols, and regulations
• Exercises budget authority and administrative approvals for departmental expenditures
• Provides and coordinates professional development opportunities for staff
• Works collaboratively with the campus community- faculty, staff, and students - supporting a culture of student engagement and success
• Develops and sustains productive and collaborative relationships across divisions and with other College constituencies
• Serves as the College's primary liaison with local law enforcement agencies and develops collaborative relationships with same to ensure a safe campus community
• Serves as a liaison to college committees and supports college initiatives as appropriate
• Represents MCC at national, state, and regional organizations and conferences

Secondary Functions:

• Perform other duties and responsibilities assigned by the CFO/Vice President, Administrative Services

MCC Expectations:

• Leads, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates any direct reports, departments and programs-adhering to appropriate college procedures
• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity and inclusion to better serve students.

Required Qualifications:

• Earned Master's degree in an appropriate discipline from a regionally-accredited higher education institution
• Minimum of seven years progressive administrative experience within a safety and security environment
• Documented compliance experience with sate training requirements
• Experience as a sworn law enforcement officer in a federal, state, or local agency, or military law enforcement agency where the applicant was required to carry a firearm in the course of employment
• Documented experience in working with community, governmental, and other public sector agencies
• Documented experience in operations/management of an organization
• Experience assessing and developing appropriate responses to crisis situations and implementing best practices to ensure campus safety
• Evidence of effective interpersonal skills and the ability to cultivate partnerships
• Experience collaborating with diverse groups of faculty, students, and staff on complex issues
• Ability to pass a comprehensive background check showing the absence of any felony and/or misdemeanor convictions which would prohibit the applicant from receiving, possessing, and carrying a firearm
• Must possess a valid NYS Driver License, NYS pistol permit, current NYS police or peace officer credential, and pass a background investigation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Documented experience within a multi campus higher education institution
• Documented experience working for an accredited agency and compliance with accreditation standards
• Documented experience with compliance with Title IX and Clery Act
• Documented experience with NYS Civil Service Hiring Process
• Ability to integrate data into decision making to promote effective practice and policy
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity and college budget. This position has a range of $105,000 to $125,000 and is based on these mentioned factors.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting and compressed work schedule. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based upon business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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