Assistant Director of Public Safety

Assistant Director of Public Safety

Salary

$71,783.00 - $80,082.00 Annually

Location

Queensbury Campus - 640 Bay Road, Queensbury 12804, NY

Job Type

Full-Time (12-Month)

Job Number

202600090

Division

Administrative Services

Department

Public Safety

Opening Date

10/27/2026

Closing Date

11/10/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Broad Function

The primary responsibilities are to recommend departmental policies and procedures, the supervision of daily security force activities, develop training programs for the campus security personnel, oversee development of student & staff safety programs, provide liaison between the campus public safety office and various outside agencies and oversee the Campus reporting responsibilities of the CLERY Act.

Major Responsibilities

Schedules hours of duty for Public Safety personnel. Assists in the development and presentation of security training programs on campus. Assists in preparing performance ratings for Public Safety personnel. Assists in providing liaison with outside law enforcement agencies, as well as with the Office of Student Affairs on campus. Reports any instances of misconduct on the part of Public Safety employees. Assists in developing a program for campus safety.

• Supervise Staff and identify staff training needs; ensuring all training needs/requirements have been completed and documented according to College policy.
• Maintain an internal training calendar to manage the required trainings for public safety personnel.
• Responsible for the public safety schedule; Schedule staff work shifts and delegate work to appropriate individuals.
• Manage overtime within the department by obtaining required approvals prior to assignments.
• Work with Peace Officer II to create regular safety programming on campus for students.
• Keep up to date on knowledge of security practices, public safety and security patrol procedures.
• Coordination of NYS Penal & Vehicle and Traffic Law and all other applicable laws, ordinances and regulations used in departmental activities.
• Maintain good knowledge of the geography of the Community College Campus, including property, buildings, grounds and facilities.
• Becomes familiar with students and College employees by using the Community Policing concept.
• Make referrals to law enforcement or other agencies in appropriate situations and be courteous with the public.
• Is a member of the Emergency Management Team.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, and the general public.
• Create and administer verbal and written reports.
• Other duties as assigned by the President.

Required Skills

Supervisory experience in a law enforcement environment. Experience in law enforcement departmental operation. Maintain composure and make rational judgments under stressful conditions. Ability to drive an automobile and operate emergency equipment. Good powers of observation and memory.

Educational Requirements

Bachelor's degree.

Years of Experience

A minimum of two years of formal public safety training beyond high school.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Typical facilities and grounds environment. Majority of work is performed at a desk, daily use of computer and telephone, good hand and eye coordination, occasional travel between facility locations or travel for conferences. Occasional lifting or carrying objects up to 50 lbs.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 6:00pm

Direct Reports

Public Safety Personnel

Salary Range

$71,783 - $80,082 annually

The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as SUNY Adirondack's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Full consideration will be given if application is received by November 10, 2026.

SUNY Adirondack values diversity and is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employer SUNY Adirondack

Address 640 Bay Road

Queensbury, New York, 12804

Phone 518-743-2257

Website https://www.sunyacc.edu/careers