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Principal Campus Public Safety Officer

SUNY Erie Community College

. Enforce the campus public safety program and applicable New York State laws as a designated supervisory armed peace officer .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeBuffalo • New York • United StatesLead💰 $66,219 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in enforcing campus public safety programs and applicable New York State laws, with a strong focus on security management, investigative techniques, and regulatory compliance. Possesses essential certifications and the ability to handle sensitive information while maintaining safety and security across campus environments.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Campus Public Safety EnforcementKnowledge of New York State LawsInvestigative TechniquesAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationNew York Peace Officer Qualification

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Hard Skills
Criminal Justice KnowledgeLaw Enforcement ExperienceRegulatory ReportingIncident DocumentationSafety Program Management
Soft Skills
Sensitivity to Diverse ConstituenciesConfidential Information HandlingSupervisory Skills
Tools & Technologies
Automated External DefibrillatorFleet Vehicle Management
Certifications & Qualifications
American Red Cross Standard First Aid CertificationAmerican Red Cross CPR CertificationAutomated External Defibrillator CertificationLaw Enforcement Training Certification
Industry Keywords
Clery ActTitle IXStudent Code of ConductCampus Security PoliciesFire Hazards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Enforce the campus public safety program and applicable New York State laws as a designated supervisory armed peace officer
  • Protect people and property across SUNY Erie Community College campuses
  • Prevent loss due to theft, fire, and other means
  • Consult with the Vice President of College Safety and other college officials regarding campus public safety/security and recommend improvements
  • Assist the Dean of Students with investigations and enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct
  • Supervise lower-level safety-related positions
  • Investigate violations of local, state, and federal laws and document and report them as federally mandated
  • Enforce parking regulations, issue citations, conduct final adjudication, and investigate Student Code of Conduct matters
  • Handle sensitive employee-related issues and coordinate the college security program
  • Prepare schedules to maximize efficiency, staffing, and safety/security coverage
  • Assess security needs and liaise with special event coordinators to provide coverage
  • Supervise and/or prepare records and reports, including reportable incidents and regulatory reporting under the Clery Act, Title IX, and other statutes and regulations
  • Supervise patrols of buildings, grounds, and parking areas to maintain order, protect persons and property, control traffic, and prevent trespassing, theft, or damage
  • Organize and supervise the college safety program at one or more ECC campuses
  • Control assigned department fleet vehicles and arrange vehicle maintenance
  • Maintain liaison with law enforcement agencies and college departments/divisions
  • Inspect premises to ensure effectiveness and compliance with the security program

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma
  • One of the following: 60 credit hours in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Police Science or related field plus 1 year of college-level campus public safety experience; or 2 years of experience as a security guard, military policeman, or law enforcement officer plus 1 year of college-level campus public safety experience; or completion of a pre-employment Law Enforcement Academy plus 1 year of college-level campus public safety experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience
  • US Citizenship
  • Resident of Erie County
  • Possession of a valid New York State Driver's License
  • Eligibility for a pistol permit at time of appointment
  • American Red Cross Standard First Aid or equivalent certification at time of appointment
  • American Red Cross CPR or equivalent certification at time of appointment
  • Automated External Defibrillator certification at time of appointment
  • Completion of law enforcement training prescribed by the Municipal Police Training Council in consultation with the State University Board of Trustees at time of appointment
  • Qualification as a New York Peace Officer at time of appointment
  • Subject to Division of Criminal Justice Services fingerprinting for appointment
  • Thorough knowledge of New York State local, state and federal laws, rules and regulations, including Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, and Vehicle and Traffic Laws
  • Thorough knowledge of Title IX, Clery Act, Student Code of Conduct, and SUNY college statutes and policies
  • Knowledge of campus security policies, safety precautions, fire hazards, law enforcement statutes, and investigative techniques
  • Ability to handle highly confidential information
  • Ability to handle safety and security matters with awareness and sensitivity within a diverse constituency
  • Physically capable of performing essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation
  • Required to carry firearm

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Annual salary of $66,219.00
  • CSEA FT union/position status