SUNY Maritime College

Location: Bronx, NY Category: Administrative & Professional Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Jun 4 2026 Job Description:

SUNY Maritime College is served by the New York State University Police Department, whose mission is to protect life and property, as well as to understand and serve the broader security needs of the campus community. By performing these tasks in a way that is wholly consistent with the College's formal mission statement, our police act as an integral part of the College's educational process by improving the quality of life on and around campus and by ensuring that the resolution of problems is handled in a highly professional manner.

The University Police Department is a sworn law enforcement agency, and all members are armed, carry full police officer powers and are trained according to Division of Criminal Justice Services Standards. The mission of the department embraces community policing philosophies within the framework of promoting and creating a safe and supportive environment for the campus community.

The objective of the University Police Department is to provide a safe environment for teaching, research, social endeavors, and to protect the lives and property of the students, employees, and visitors of the College. This objective is pursued within the framework of the State University rules and regulations and all local, state, and federal laws.

The Chief of Police is responsible for the proper administration and efficient operation of university police/security forces and safety activities at the college. Supervises the maintenance of law and order on campus, the enforcement of Federal, State, and local laws, and the rules and regulations of SUNY and SUNY Maritime College.

Responsibilities and Key Functions

• Develop appropriate preventive and security techniques to control crimes on campus
• Review all reports submitted by university police personnel concerning incidents and investigations on campus
• Acts as a liaison with Federal, State, and local law enforcement officials and agencies to ensure a mutual understanding of policies
• Supervises the scheduling of personnel in the university police force to ensure their efficient deployment
• Provide flexible, responsive, and high-quality customer service to all who are served by the police department through the continuous assessment of processes, policies, practices, and procedures
• Acts as a liaison with the SUNY System Administration Coordinator of University Police services in matters concerning recruitment, training, and deployment of university police personnel
• Submits information concerning prospective university police employees to the System Administration Coordinator of University Police/Security for an appropriate background investigation before employment
• Ensures that each university police employee receives basic and in-service training as required
• Maintains liaison with the campus Student Affairs & Regimental Affairs to ensure the accomplishment of university objectives concerning the University Police Office
• Administers a program of campus safety as directed by the office of the Coordinator of University Police/Security
• Work with Title IX Coordinator to address compliance and Title XI complaints
• The Chief is expected to be an effective communicator and will have overall responsibility for all emergency preparedness and emergency operational systems, procedures and policies for the campus
• Performs annual or as needed tabletop exercises for active shooter drills and any other necessary security exercises
• Annual Review of the ERP (Emergency Response Plan)
• Responsible for completing and submitting the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
• Takes a leadership role in emergency response
• Serve on College-wide committees
• Other duties that your supervisor may assign

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, police science, public administration, or related field or or is currently working to obtain a bachelor's degree within the next 18 months
• Certification as a sworn police officer in New York State
• 8 - 15 years' experience and training in law enforcement, criminal justice, security, and related areas (e.g., traffic and crowd control, parking, etc.)
• 8 - 10 years' experience in a supervisory role
• Working knowledge of all compliance mandates for campus law enforcement including:

1. Clery, VAWA, and Title IX
2. Current and best practices in police administration

• Demonstrated commitment and the ability to work with and provide service to diverse students, faculty, staff, and constituents in support of campus and department mission
• Emergency Management background and training
• A demonstrated ability to conduct and supervise both criminal and internal investigations
• A strong service orientation and a demonstrated ability to work in a diverse, multicultural, and complex community
• A demonstrated commitment to training and staff development
• Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) Police Instructor Certification
• Familiarity with the NYS police accreditation program
• Must have, keep, and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver's License; have a motor vehicle record free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations
• Experience with supervising employees who work under negotiated union contracts

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Previous command experience in a leadership position above the rank of Lieutenant in the State University of New York Police System
• Familiarity with NYS Civil Service Regulations
• A demonstrated ability to work successfully with other college disciplines and exhibit a creative and positive approach to supporting student social events and the residential population
• Experience with Title IX regulations, federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, and Campus Crime Statistics Act
• CPR and First Aid Certified

Additional Information:

Classification/Salary Range: This is a full-time calendar year appointment Management/Confidential unclassified position which serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority. The anticipated salary range for the position is $110,000 to $130,000 annually with an outstanding benefits package (for additional information, please see the Management Confidential Unclassified Benefits Summary. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications to commence immediately and conclude when the position is filled.

Special Notes: Fair Labor Standard Acts (FLSA) Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously.

Budget Title: Chief of Police
Local Title: Chief of Police
Line #: 00049

SUNY Maritime College is an Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disabled/Affirmative Action employer, committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. For our full non-discrimination statement, see: http://www.sunymaritime.edu/affirmative-action.

SUNY Maritime College is committed to maintaining a safe environment for its students, faculty, staff, volunteers and the general public that use our facilities. Therefore, in order to ensure the hiring of employees of the highest integrity and to maintain a safe campus community, SUNY Maritime College will conduct pre-employment background investigations on all individuals for whom employment is to be offered.

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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act, a copy of our crime statistics is available upon request by calling (718) 409-7305. It can also be viewed online by selecting University Police > Safety Information > Clery Safety Report (Annual Security & File Safety).