What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Vice President, Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services position at Syracuse University?
Job #
041757
Department Code
31050-5110
Department
Department of Public Safety
Job Title
Associate Vice President, Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services
Location
Syracuse, NY
Pay Range
$213,000 - $237,000
Pay Determination
Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.
Staff Level
00
FLSA Status
Exempt
Hours
Standard University business hours with additional hours as necessary.
Job Type
Full-time
Campus
Syracuse, NY
Unionized Position Code
Not Applicable
Job Description
Reporting to the Senior Vice President and Chief Student Experience Officer, the AVP/Chief of Campus Safety and Emergency Management Services (AVP/Chief CSEMS) will be responsible for planning and directing the administrative, operational, and financial aspects of Department of Public Safety, Emergency Management, Global Safety and Support, and CSEMS Administrative and Technical Services. CSEMS serves the entire Syracuse University campus area, comprised of over 900 acres, including North Campus, South Campus, and University-controlled properties in the City of Syracuse. DPS holds accreditation from CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies), two of only 11 law enforcement agencies in New York State to meet the highest professional standards in law enforcement. Along with previous accreditation from the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA), DPS is one of only 27 dual CALEA/IACLEA accredited campus public safety agencies nationwide and the only one in New York State.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
- Ten (10) plus years of significant responsibility and experience in law enforcement, safety, security, and / or as an emergency first-responder, with four (4) years upper management level with supervision (Chief or Deputy Chief preferred) or equivalent combination of education/experience (master’s degree preferred).
- It is imperative the new AVP/Chief have a demonstrated commitment to and track record of success managing a diverse workforce, with knowledge and experience in equitable community policing, and have effectively infused these values into the ethos of their staff/department.
- The new AVP/Chief must also have a demonstrated commitment to engage directly with the campus and local communities, attending events, responding to media inquiries in partnership with University Communications, and otherwise serving as a visible public “face” of CSEMS.
- The AVP/Chief must maintain a New York State Bureau of Municipal Police Officer or Campus Public Safety Peace Officer (with firearms) certification (approved through the Municipal Police Training Council -pursuant to Education Law §6435) or if certified as police officer in another state, must be eligible for certification as a NYS Campus Peace Officer (with firearms) through the NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services and achieve such certification within one year of appointment.
Skills and Knowledge
- Candidates must be authentic communicators with outstanding interpersonal skills; an ability to thrive within a decentralized, complex work environment; excellent analytical, organizational and time management skills; experience successfully mentoring and professionally developing public safety and emergency personnel staff; and expert knowledge, interpretation and application of the Clery Act and the collection of applicable crime statistics.
- The AVP/Chief will have experience overseeing police operations for large scale special events including NCAA sporting events and concerts, dignitary visits and protests/demonstrations; the ability to foster collaborative working relationships across campus and with local, state and federal law enforcement and first- responder agencies; and possess a track record of promoting an environment of accountability and continuous performance improvement by establishing and monitoring concrete performance measures to drive achievement of targeted outcomes.
- The AVP/Chief will also have experience managing responses to individuals with mental health crises, including best practices for non-violent intervention techniques, trainings, and strategies.
- Law enforcement experience within a higher education environment and training certifications in emergency management from FEMA or related agencies are both preferred.
- Experience working in an environment with unionized workforce is also a preferred qualification.
Responsibilities
- Ensure operational excellence and a unified approach to safety, law enforcement, fire and life safety, dispatching, and emergency management through exemplary service and support of a diverse campus community in which all members feel valued, respected, safe, and positioned to thrive. Co-chair the University’s Threat Assessment Management Team and collaborate with other committees and task forces as requested.
- Oversee DPS functions related to bias report referrals, investigations, and public communication. Oversee large event safety planning and significant incident response plans.
- Oversee approximately 175 full and part-time employees, including some union-represented employees.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism, continued professional development, and unwavering dedication to equitable community policing and the safety of Syracuse University’s students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
- Lead CSEMS’s interactions and collaborations with other campus divisions and departments, providing consultation, guidance and information to support the various functions of the University.
- As the University’s senior law enforcement officer, provide the Senior Vice President and Chief Student Experience Officer, the Chancellor, all executive teams/councils, and members of the Board of Trustees, with updates, recommendations, and guidance related to safety, investigations, and emergency and crisis-related matters on campus and, as necessary, globally.
- Serve as the primary liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies.
- Collaborate with a variety of University departments to coordinate funding sources related to safety and security operations, including Global Safety Services and travel abroad programs; Auxiliary Services in allocating appropriate funding streams and planning security coverage at residential facilities; and with support of Student Experience, provide security services at the University’s primary student activity center, and major sporting, entertainment, and University Convocation, Commencement, and other events in the JMA Wireless Dome.
- Other duties as directed.
Physical Requirements
Tools/Equipment
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the University’s 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.
About the Syracuse area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community
Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview. The University community recognizes and values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to understand, live among, appreciate, and work in an inherently diverse country and world made up of people with different ethnic and racial backgrounds, military backgrounds, religious beliefs, socio-economic status, cultural traditions, abilities, sexual orientations and gender identities. To do so, we commit ourselves to promoting a community that celebrates and models the principles of diversity and inclusivity.
Salary : $213,000 - $237,000
