Job Summary/Basic Function:

The Assistant Director of Public Safety serves as a shift Watch Commander on afternoon and/or overnight shifts, including on weekends and holidays. The incumbents also manage department-wide collateral duties including but not limited to Scheduling and Payroll, Training, Compliance, managing Crisis Management and/or Business Continuity Plans, coordinating Crime Prevention Services, and coordinating and/or participating in campus-wide committees and working groups. The position reports to a Director of Public Safety.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans and directs all daily activities of uniformed Public Safety Officers (Lieutenants, Sergeants, and Officers). Assigns posts, duties, and responsibilities of staff members. Review all staff member-generated or related control documents, forms, logs, and reports. Manages the patrols of buildings and perimeter. Manages the protection of restricted areas against unlawful entry. Maintains a control system for locks and keys for safeguarding college property. Manages the entrance and movement of pedestrian and vehicular traffic. Enforces employee, student, and visitor identification systems. Manages visitor escort when necessary. Enforces college rules including fire and safety regulations. Detects individuals in violation of any federal, state, or local law or ordinance on college property. Conducts fire drills and safety inspections as required. Supervises or performs required Deputy Fire Safety Director duties. Coordinates physical plant corrective and/or maintenance follow-up activities identified either personally or by Public Safety Officers. Oversees planning, logistics, and security needs for special events. Ensures that line Public Safety personnel are wearing the appropriate uniform of the day Assumes lead role in emergency management. Ensures that proper notifications are made regarding emergencies. Supervises the performance of required safety checks, inventories, and surveys as routine and as assigned. Ensures that line personnel are performing their duties correctly and following Standard Operating Procedures (posts duties, patrol duties, log entries, reports, etc.) Guides, assists, monitors, and counsels staff members to ensure they are motivated, fair, and effective. Monitors and evaluates subordinate Officers’ performance and prepares regularly scheduled performance reviews. Takes corrective action for Office member performance deficiencies and misconduct, and initiates appropriate discipline in consultation with an Associate Director of Public Safety, and the Director(s) of Public Safety. Provides individual, shift, Office-wide, and College-wide training. Completes special duties/assignments during emergencies. Analyzes physical protection strategies, assignments, and posts to ensure work is cost-effective and necessary, and recommends appropriate modifications and revisions when appropriate. Reviews all existing policies and make recommendations for new or revised policies. Analyzes present and future operational needs of the Office of Public Safety. Serves as liaison with local law enforcement agencies and allied institutional public safety offices. Manages Division or Office inventories. Manages the maintenance and proper operation of all electronic security equipment and software including but not limited to CCTV, card readers, turnstiles, digital and tape recorders, visitor management systems, records management systems, and key control systems. Maintains authority, responsibility, and accountability for a variety of management-level responsibilities, collateral duties, and functions related to the operation of the Office. Assumes a variety of collateral management duties including, but not limited to, managing scheduling, training, purchasing, budgeting, electronic access control systems, CCTV systems, special event management, electronic time-clock systems, Key-Track systems, payroll, vendor management, lost and found, Clery Act reporting requirements and other State and/or federal compliance issues, emergency operations – crisis management, electronic notification systems, equipment and supplies, crime prevention, staff support to the Campus Safety Advisory Committee, direct cost recovery–billing, Annual Report, website, newsletters, and manual of Standard Operating Procedure. Represents the Office at various meetings and other functions.

May serve on a variety of panels, committees, or project teams, within the College and/or within the Morningside Heights neighborhood as a management representative of the Office and/or of the College.

Represents senior management of the College and may be required to serve as the College “manager-in-charge” of the campus during non-business hours. Maintains availability to work any shift, any day, including weekends and holidays. Maintains off-hours availability; and on-call responsibility; and maintains and carries a cell phone with voice, email, and text message capability. Maintains a forty-five (45) minute response time to campus. May be required to perform all other tasks or duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (criminal justice, police science, industrial security, or similar) and a minimum of five (5) years of full-time employment as a manager or supervisor at a college/university working in public safety or a full-time public sector law enforcement management role of Sergeant or above.;
or Associate Degree in a related field (criminal justice, police science, industrial security, or similar) and a minimum of ten (10) years of full-time employment as a manager or supervisor in college/university public safety or a full-time public sector law enforcement management role of Sergeant or above.;
or a minimum of fifteen (15) years of full-time employment as a manager or supervisor in college/university public safety or a full-time public sector law enforcement management role of Sergeant or above.;
or any combination of education and experience in the opinion of the College that demonstrates the necessary education and experience necessary to perform the duties and responsibilities of this position.

Must possess a valid New York City Fire Life Safety Director Certificate/License, or be able to obtain this credential within six months of hire. Any conviction of a felony or a misdemeanor may disqualify an applicant for the position. A full “post-job offer” background investigation, including criminal history, verification of education and work experience, and reference checks will be conducted on all applicants. Must be in good physical health and condition and able to climb stairs and ladders, operate safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, sit and walk a minimum of 12 hours, be able to lift a minimum of 80 lbs., and be exposed to weather conditions. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential

Preferred Qualifications:

ASIS professional security certifications CPP, PCI, PSP, a Certificate in Security Technology, Certificate in Professional Security Management, or other related certifications are desired and may substitute for required experience. Experience supervising a unionized work force Experience using computer-based electronic access control systems. Experience with other types of electronic surveillance systems (CCTV, Guard Tour) Must have a commitment to the public safety profession and be able to demonstrate this commitment through involvement in professional organizations and ongoing education. Demonstrated education and experience in Emergency Management. Experience managing business operations including budgeting, purchasing, vendor management, and inventory control. Experience and education in Project Management. Experience managing or participating at a management/supervisory level in a law enforcement/public safety accreditation.

Special Qualification:

Demonstrated evidence of a sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic environment to effectively support all students, faculty, and staff.

Salary Range:

$80,000 - $85,000

Work Modality:

Onsite

Competitive Compensation and Benefits The salary range reflects the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation for the position at the time of the job posting.  Salary decisions are dependent on several factors including but not limited to market and organizational considerations, experience, and qualifications of a selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.   Our benefits contribute significantly to the total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance plans; flexible and hybrid work schedules; tuition remission; life insurance; short and long-term disability insurance; an exceptional employer retirement matching program; health savings accounts (HSA), flexible spending accounts (FSA), Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, and a robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP).   If you would like to request any disability related accommodations to complete the job application or to participate in the interview process, please email:oasid@tc.columbia.edu.   Hybrid/Remote Teachers College maintains a hybrid work environment, which provides employees with flexible work arrangements, while ensuring we preserve the important aspects of our unique in-person college-campus culture. Depending on role and business needs, colleagues will either work onsite or in a hybrid model (combination of in-office and virtual days). Employees are expected to live within a 150-mile radius of the College.     We will consider qualified candidates that reside beyond this radius based on the responsibilities and duties expected of the position.  All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.