The University Police department is composed of officers whose mission is to provide Leadership and Commitment to the community, to enforce the law with Fairness, Dedication and Integrity, and strive to maintain a Safe and Secure community for all people regardless of race, color, sex, gender, or religion.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the Vice President of Finance and Administration, the successful candidate will:

• Plans, establishes, and monitors appropriate police and emergency procedures to ensure compliance with standard policies, practices, laws, rules and regulations; ensures the safety and protection of college employees, students, visitors, and property;
• Working knowledge of all compliance mandates for campus law enforcement including Clery, VAWA and Title IX;
• Provides leadership and direction in all areas of Public Safety. This includes establishing best practices in the area of Public Safety and Preparedness;
• Works with student groups, faculty, and staff in order to develop and maintain good relations between the Campus Police Department and the college/external community;
• Develops strategies that ensure that the department embraces a proactive community policing policy/practice;
• Design, establish and maintain an organizational structure and staffing to accomplish the College's goals;
• Plans, oversees, and participates in appropriate on-the-job training of subordinates and arranges for in-service and professional development training programs;
• Prepares and submits reports and documentation for the college and for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies;
• Establishes and maintains liaison with local, state, and federal emergency response personnel as may be appropriate to ensure campus preparedness;
• Develops and maintains positive liaison with the local, state, federal and other professional law enforcement agencies and organizations;
• Leads short-and long-term planning for the Campus Police Department; prepares and submits budget requests;
• Oversee all hiring, selection and training of staff. Promote and encourage professional development activity and skill enhancement training for all officers;
• Supervises and participates in the investigation of crimes, acts of vandalism, violations of the rules and other disturbances; the control and enforcement of traffic and parking regulations; the establishment and maintenance of fire safety procedures, and any other activities required to ensure the safety and well-being of the college;
• Possesses comprehensive knowledge of emergency management and incident command;
• Provides flexible, responsive, and high-quality customer service to all we serve, be they students, community or staff, and continuously assesses processes and procedures to revise accordingly;
• Evaluate, develop, coordinate and implement all traffic, safety, access control and emergency coordination as well as coordinating campus parking services and security;
• Provide leadership and direction to Students of Concern Team (SCT) meetings;
• Performs other duties as requested by the Vice President for Finance and Administration
• Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree;
• Certification as a sworn police officer in New York State or the ability to achieve that status within 12 month of appointment;
• Significant experience in police administration or law enforcement campus related experience;
• Must be certified in ICS 100, 200, 300 and 700;
• Applicant must have excellent interpersonal skills, strong organizational skills and be an experienced public speaker;
• Must have the ability to work effectively with a diverse faculty, staff and student body;
• Demonstrated commitment and ability to work with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff and constituents in support of campus and department mission;
• Experience with instructional technology;
• Demonstrated commitment to the university, division, and profession.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's Degree;
• Working knowledge of Accredited Police Departments;
• "Leadership Training" ie: FBI National Academy, FBI LEEDS;
• Familiarity with the SUNY Fredonia Campus;
• Interest in, and commitment to, community engagement.

About SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success. The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto. Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords res...idents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter. SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals: -SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge -CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship -CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation -RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism.

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