Hofstra University Hiring for Director of Public Safety for Operations at Hempstead, NY Full Time

Hofstra University is nationally ranked and recognized as Long Island’s largest private university located in Hempstead, N.Y. When you work at Hofstra, you join a team of talented professionals committed to preparing students for the challenges of tomorrow, in an environment that cultivates learning through the free and open exchange of ideas for the betterment of humankind. The work we do at Hofstra supports the education and well-being of our students, and the workforce of the future. While working towards this mission, employees can take advantage of many enriching experiences on campus. Whether it’s a lunchtime lecture, a Division I NCAA athletics game, a musical concert, a theatre performance, or a visit to one of our two accredited museums, there is always something exciting to do at Hofstra. Enjoy the ease of going to the fitness center, taking a swim, or grabbing a bite to eat without having to leave our beautiful campus! Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We especially encourage women, people of color, members of the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and people with disabilities to apply.

Position Title:

Director of Public Safety for Operations

Position Number:

898904

School/Division:

Public Safety

Full-Time or Part-Time:

Full-Time

Description:

Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Community Engagement, the Director of Public Safety for Operations helps to ensure the safety of the diverse campus community and its visitors through effective leadership, by fostering and maintaining positive internal and external relationships, and through education and training of the campus community and Public Safety staff. The Director of Public Safety for Operations will also serve as the Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Community Engagement in their absence. This position requires working evenings, weekends and special events depending on the needs of the department and Hofstra University.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Manages daily patrol operations, including the activities of uniform personnel, plain clothes assignments, Operations Managers and Field Supervisors. Duties include overseeing the assignment and scheduling of Public Safety personnel including overtime needs, monitoring sick leave and other requests for leave time, etc.
• Responsible for planning and directing the safety and security of special events such as commencement, athletic events, visits by governmental officials, and various other high-profile events held at Hofstra University.
• Manages and conducts investigations of complaints and incident reports.
• Coordinates responses to complaints from students and assists students in their interaction with any outside agency such as police, district attorney or other government agencies.
• Liaison with other law enforcement agencies in the areas of crime prevention, training, and campus and community safety programs.
• Manages the development and administration of department programs, policies, and procedures.
• Leads the development, implementation and application of innovative safety and security systems and programs.
• Liaison with union representatives and Shop Stewards on issues related to public safety operations.
• Liaison with other campus officials in matters related to campus safety and security.
• Coordinates with the Director of Emergency Management in the management of the Security Guard Training Program administered by the department.
• Conducts Public Safety presentations as needed for students, faculty, employees, and parents.
• Oversees the review and approval of all student organization requests for special events on campus.
• Reviews condition reports such as building reports and vehicle tracking sheets.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• At least ten years of supervisory experience in campus safety, law enforcement or related fields.
• Valid New York State driver’s license.
• Prior experience interacting and coordinating with local external law enforcement agencies.
• Ability to conduct and oversee investigations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, verbal, and written communication skills with great attention to detail.
• Excellent interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse campus constituencies.
• Strong critical thinking, reasoning, and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to instruct in public safety and security laws and regulations.
• Proficient in programs including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Zoom.
• Ability to work with budgets and scheduling of personnel.
• Ability to maintain professionalism, credibility and excellent customer service skills when dealing with internal and external community partners.
• Must be available to be on call and able to respond to campus in emergencies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specialized training in: Instructor Development (Certification) – Academic Instructor, ICS Certification, and Active Shooter training preferred.

Deadline:

04/24/2024

Date Posted:

04/19/2024

EEO Statement:

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range:

$125,000 – $135,000