Director of Public Safety

Reporting to the Vice President for Student Experience, the Director of Public Safety is primarily responsible for leading, managing, and evaluating all Public Safety personnel, programs, and services. The director provides effective leadership in times of crises, conflict, and other challenges facing the safety of the campus.

Responsibilities include:

development, implementation, and evaluation of public safety programs and services; management of a comprehensive campus parking program, effective implementation of federal and university standards and regulation for safety/security; developing effective relationships and coordination with relevant law enforcement agencies including government investigation units and mutual law enforcement functions; effective financial management of department funds and budgets; development of effective emergency protocols and plans as they relate to assigned areas;

and delivering security/safety training to the campus community.

As a member of the Student Experience leadership team, the Director serves in an on-call capacity, responding to campus emergencies and collaborating with senior leadership. The Director participates in student conduct investigations and hearings as needed and serves on campus-wide committees. Working collaboratively with students, faculty, staff, alumni, and external partners, this role will work to enhance campus safety and ensure the department reflects the University’s commitment to inclusive, transparent, and community-centered practices.

$62,354-$64,853 annually

• Provide leadership for a department operating 24/7, ensuring effective daily operations.
• Develop and articulate a strategic vision grounded in professional best practices for Public Safety.
• Recruit, hire, train, supervise, schedule, and retain qualified Public Safety Officers and student guards.
• Develop and implement comprehensive training programs, including field training, in-service, and ongoing professional development.
• Establish and maintain policies and operational procedures that ensure consistency, compliance, and coordination of personnel, equipment, and processes.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and University regulations, including Clery Act requirements and preparation of the Annual Security Report, and the Stop Campus Hazing Act.
• Prepare and manage the department’s operational budget.
• Maintain and update the University’s Integrated Contingency Plan with campus partners.
• Lead planning, implementation, and assessment of Public Safety initiatives and related University strategic plan initiatives.
• Oversee parking enforcement across campus and all University-owned property.
• Coordinate and oversee investigations related to Alfred University community members.
• Lead campus-wide emergency preparedness and response efforts by coordinating tabletop exercises and drills.
• Manage, operate and activate the University’s emergency notification system; developing clear, timely, and responsive emergency communications (i.e., RAVE emergency alerts).
• Develop and conduct emergency preparedness training programs for faculty, staff, and students.
• Assess physical security and emergency management systems and recommend enhancements (e.g., cameras, card access, public address systems).
• Coordinate campus-wide safety communications.
• Serve on the CARE team, Behavioral Assessment Team, and Safety Committee.
• Assist with Title IX investigations and hearings as needed.
• Represent Alfred University in partnerships with the Village of Alfred, Village of Alfred Police Department, Alfred State College, NYS University Police, and other local, state, and professional organizations.
• Participate in professional development at the national, state, and regional levels.
• Engage in Student Experience meetings, forums, retreats, and other assigned activities.

• Maintain 24/7, year-round on-call availability.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to senior leadership on safety, security, and emergency management initiatives.
• Maintain a service-oriented approach to working with colleagues, students, faculty, staff, as well as other community stakeholders and a…