Assistant Director of Campus Safety at Brooklyn Law School – Brooklyn, New York

POSITION: Assistant Director of Campus Safety

REPORTS TO: Director of Public Safety

STATUS: Full-time, Exempt

RANGE: $75,000 - $85,000

Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. The Law School is searching for an Assistant Director of Campus Safety to join our team. The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution.

The Assistant Director of Campus Safety supports the Director of Public Safety in managing and administering all aspects of campus security, safety, and crime prevention operations. This role ensures the safety of students, staff, and visitors across Brooklyn Law School’s main campus and residential facilities.

Responsibilities include:

• Assist in leading a team of 13 contract security guards across campus and residential locations.
• Serve as acting Director in their absence, assuming full operational and supervisory responsibilities.
• Oversee daily operations of the Campus Safety Department, including policy development, procedural updates, and service evaluations.
• Collaborate with school administrators, department heads, and facilities personnel to shape campus safety policies.
• Manage the Student ID/Badging system, including creation and distribution of student identification cards.
• Administer parking garage operations, including access control and issuance of annual parking passes.
• Conduct regular video surveillance checks and ensure proper functioning of security systems.
• Coordinate with vendors on access control and security technology projects.
• Supervise Campus Safety Team members, providing guidance, support, and conflict resolution.
• Assist in the development of and lead training programs for safety personnel
• Assist in budget planning, expenditure tracking, and capital project recommendations.
• Design contingency plans for emergencies and coordinate security for special events.
• Investigate violations of school policy and collaborate with external agencies when necessary.
• Prepare operational reports and contribute to federally mandated campus crime reporting.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, or Associate’s degree plus four years of relevant experience in law enforcement or security services.
• Valid NYS Security Guard License.
• Strong knowledge of campus safety, law enforcement, and investigative procedures.
• Proven administrative, supervisory, and communication skills.
• Familiarity with fire prevention techniques and emergency medical response (CPR/AED certification required).
• Understanding of Clery Act, Title IX, FERPA, and other relevant laws.
• Ability to respond swiftly to emergencies across campus.
• Skilled in working with diverse populations under high-stress or emergency conditions.
• Availability for weekends, evening, and early morning shifts as needed (24/7 operation).

Preferred:

• S-95 Certificate of Fitness
• W-07 Certificate of Fitness

Remote capabilities:

• This position is not eligible for a hybrid/remote schedule, as duties must be performed on-site.

Physical demands:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Periods standing outdoors in the heat or cold.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 pounds at times.

Travel:

• Some travel may be required.

Brooklyn Law School has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.