About Binghamton University:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Chief of Police (MP-3, Management Confidential)*
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Reporting to the Vice President for Operations, the Chief of Police provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Binghamton University Police Department, including planning, organizing, and directing the operations of a fully empowered professional police force of approximately 60 sworn and unsworn personnel. The Chief is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming campus environment through community-oriented policing, emergency preparedness, collaborative partnerships, and effective law enforcement services.
The successful candidate will be a visible, collaborative, and service-oriented leader who embraces community policing, values transparency and accountability, remains calm and decisive during emergencies, and understands the unique role of university police within a residential research university. The Chief will demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence, continuous improvement, and fostering strong partnerships across the campus and surrounding community.
The Chief oversees all departmental functions, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, crime prevention, communications, training, emergency management, special event security, traffic management, and public safety outreach. The position is responsible for establishing departmental policies, procedures, and operational priorities consistent with university goals and NYS legal requirements and law enforcement best practices.
As a highly visible leader, the Chief collaborates with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners to promote campus safety and strengthen trust between the University Police Department and the campus community. The successful candidate will demonstrate cultural competence, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.
The Chief serves as a key advisor to university leadership on matters related to public safety, emergency preparedness, risk management, and law enforcement operations.
The Chief works proactively with Student Affairs, Residential Life, Counseling Services, and other campus partners to support student well-being, behavioral threat assessment processes, violence prevention initiatives, and campus safety education programs. The position also provides leadership in planning for demonstrations, major events, and other activities requiring a balance between public safety and the University's commitment to free expression and academic inquiry.
Additional responsibilities include oversight of departmental budgeting, personnel management, training and professional development, security technology systems, policy development, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
The Chief prepares and presents reports, analyses, security briefings, and recommendations to university leadership and represents the University Police Department in interactions with campus constituents, community organizations, and external public safety agencies.
*This is a Management / Confidential appointment that serves at the pleasure of the President and is not represented by any union.
Requirements:
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character - shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life - promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive.
Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success.
Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting-edge, and community-engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high-achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first-generation college-goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service.
We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description:
Budget Title: Chief of Police (MP-3, Management Confidential)*
Salary: Commensurate with Experience
Reporting to the Vice President for Operations, the Chief of Police provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Binghamton University Police Department, including planning, organizing, and directing the operations of a fully empowered professional police force of approximately 60 sworn and unsworn personnel. The Chief is responsible for ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming campus environment through community-oriented policing, emergency preparedness, collaborative partnerships, and effective law enforcement services.
The successful candidate will be a visible, collaborative, and service-oriented leader who embraces community policing, values transparency and accountability, remains calm and decisive during emergencies, and understands the unique role of university police within a residential research university. The Chief will demonstrate a commitment to professional excellence, continuous improvement, and fostering strong partnerships across the campus and surrounding community.
The Chief oversees all departmental functions, including patrol operations, criminal investigations, crime prevention, communications, training, emergency management, special event security, traffic management, and public safety outreach. The position is responsible for establishing departmental policies, procedures, and operational priorities consistent with university goals and NYS legal requirements and law enforcement best practices.
As a highly visible leader, the Chief collaborates with students, faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners to promote campus safety and strengthen trust between the University Police Department and the campus community. The successful candidate will demonstrate cultural competence, an appreciation for diverse perspectives, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming and inclusive campus environment.
The Chief serves as a key advisor to university leadership on matters related to public safety, emergency preparedness, risk management, and law enforcement operations.
The Chief works proactively with Student Affairs, Residential Life, Counseling Services, and other campus partners to support student well-being, behavioral threat assessment processes, violence prevention initiatives, and campus safety education programs. The position also provides leadership in planning for demonstrations, major events, and other activities requiring a balance between public safety and the University's commitment to free expression and academic inquiry.
Additional responsibilities include oversight of departmental budgeting, personnel management, training and professional development, security technology systems, policy development, and compliance with applicable federal and state regulations, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
The Chief prepares and presents reports, analyses, security briefings, and recommendations to university leadership and represents the University Police Department in interactions with campus constituents, community organizations, and external public safety agencies.
*This is a Management / Confidential appointment that serves at the pleasure of the President and is not represented by any union.
Requirements:
- Associate's degree (or higher) from an accredited institution in criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, higher education administration, or a related field