Assistant Director of Public Safety (10-month position)

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About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Cond Nast.

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Public Safety serves several functions within the Public Safety Department.  The primary purpose is to assist the Director of Public Safety in investigations and operations. The primary function is to conduct investigations associated with student and employee misconduct, internal university matters and criminal investigations where appropriate. Investigates serious crimes on campus to include: sexual assaults, sexual misconduct, harassment, stalking, vandalism, theft and accidents. Prepares appropriate investigative documents and provides completed reports to appropriate officers. The Assistant Director is responsible for coordinating the scheduling of department personnel; managing the maintenance of department vehicles, sophisticated security and surveillance systems, recording Devices, overseeing Communications Center Operations, Records Management, handling of evidence within the department; assist the Associate Director in the maintaining all legally mandated statistics (Clery, etc.); serving as a liaison to local law enforcement agencies; Assume all duties of the Director and Associate Director in their absence, including meetings, speeches and daily administrative operations; and emergency response coordination and management.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Public Administration, or a closely related field*
• At least 5 years of investigative experience, along with progressively responsible administrative, operational, and supervisory experience
• Must maintain a valid New York State Security Guard License and remain current with all required training and regulations
• Demonstrated operational planning and organizational skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively with diverse populations
• Strong public relations and interpersonal skills
• Leadership style committed to quality customer service and proven management ability
• Proficiency with relevant computer applications and systems
• Ability to work independently within established procedures, policies, and regulations
• Valid driver's license and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree
• 10-15 years of law enforcement experience
• Extensive Military Police or Intelligence experience may be substituted for a portion of the law enforcement requirements
• Experience as a training instructor or supervisor, or ability to obtain certification within one year of hire

*Relevant professional training (e.g., FBI National Academy, State Police Academies, or municipal police training academies) may, upon review, be substituted for college credits toward a degree.

Additional Information:

Salary: $55,310 (10-month position; August 15 - June 15)

*The hiring salary above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
• Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a cover letter, resume and contact information for three references.

A background screening is required for finalist applicants for all University positions.

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