"Deputy Chief of Police Event Operation and Medical Campus"

Position Information

Position Title: Deputy Chief of Police Event Operation and Medical Campus

Department: University Police

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58788

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Deputy Chief of Police Event Operation and Medical Campus is a command-level position, primarily responsible for the coordination of police and security services for designated special events and at the University at Buffalo Medical Campus.

This position is responsible for:

• Establishing and maintaining effective public safety practices through the application of community policing strategies, and by facilitating the cooperative efforts of students, faculty, staff, and external Medical Campus partners.
• Overseeing and being responsible for the fair and impartial enforcement of federal, state, and local laws, University rules and regulations.
• Being responsible for University Police services at the Medical Campus, and the maintenance of an effective, well-disciplined, and professional law enforcement force within the constraints of a complex Civil Service structure and requirements of a negotiated union contract.
• Overseeing services provided by outside security contractors to ensure University service expectations are being met.
• Coordinating with Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus (BNMC) partners to maintain positive and effective working relationships and to develop opportunities for shared services where mutually beneficial.

This position often requires working various shifts to provide active shift supervision of patrol personnel and event operations as needed. The Deputy Chief of Event Operations & Medical Campus reports directly to the Chief of Police, and may assume the responsibilities of the Chief in his absence when designated.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• NYS Police Supervision Course or equivalent.
• Certified NYS Police Officer.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Science Degree. Advanced law enforcement supervisory training i.e., FBI LEEDA, FBI NA. Prior supervisory experience in a university police department.

Experience:

• Minimum of ten years law enforcement experience; including a minimum of three years supervisory and administration experience.
• Minimum of three years law enforcement experience in a university setting.

Specialized Skills:

• Demonstrated leadership and human relation skills required.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, analytical team building and organizational skills necessary.
• An understanding of the special nature of a university and the role of University Police in such an environment is required.

Physical Demands: Position is expected to be physically capable to perform the duties of a police officer.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $125,000

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Contact Information:

Contact's Name: Gregory Sauers

Contact's Pronouns: He/Him/His

Contact's Title: Deputy Chief of Administration

Contact's Email: gsauers@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone: 716-645-8926

Posting Dates:

Posted: 09/03/2025

Date to be filled: 10/23/2025