About State University of New York at Fredonia:

The State University of New York at Fredonia is a comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university located in beautiful Western New York, just minutes from Lake Erie. Founded in 1826, the university is among the most storied in the State University of New York system and is the first in the SUNY system to be awarded the SUNY Shared Governance Award. It is home to a world-renowned School of Music and over 100 degree programs in the liberal arts, natural and social sciences, education, mathematics, and business. Fredonia also features cutting-edge programs in the emerging fields of technology, service, and communication and is consistently ranked among the top public, master's granting universities in the North by U.S. News and World Report.

Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, attractive architecture and grounds, rich campus life, and commitment to student engagement and success. Fredonia is focused on ensuring that all Fredonia students, utilizing knowledge developed through a broad range of intellectual experiences, will be:

• Skilled (develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge),
• Connected (engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship),
• Creative (demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation), and
• Responsible (activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism).

Read a message from State University of New York at Fredonia's President.

Job Description:

The University Police department is comprised 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Vice President of Enrollment and Student Services, 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 pro-active 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 CAST team meetings;
• Performs other duties as requested by the Vice President for Enrollment and Student Services
• Participate in committees and provide service to the department, college, university, and profession;
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

Requirements:

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 campus related experience;
• Must be certified in all levels of Incident Command;
• 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.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, Management Confidential, term-appointed position beginning July 1, 2019.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications received by May 24, 2019 will be given full consideration. Names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

Note: After submitting your Resume/CV, the subsequent page gives you instructions that enable you to upload the additional, required documents.

Please see the FAQ for using the online application system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.

URL: www.fredonia.edu/about/offices/university-police