well-being of the CUNY community.

As CUNY’s chief public safety executive, the UED oversees safety operations across 26 urban campuses, managing a broad portfolio that includes crime prevention, investigations, access control, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, crisis response, and complex risk assessments involving human, chemical, and cyber related threats. The UED also directs the Public Safety Training Academy, ensuring personnel receive high quality, compliant training aligned with state and municipal standards.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: lead development, implementation, and continuous refinement of University wide public safety policies and standard operating procedures; direct enterprise level emergency preparedness, continuity planning, and disaster readiness efforts; provide strategic guidance and expert counsel to senior University leadership on public safety priorities, emerging risks, and resource needs; supervise 15 essential public safety and administrative professionals, promoting excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement; cultivate strong relationships with campus communities, partner organizations, and external stakeholders to promote a community centered approach to public safety; support responsible planning, allocation, and stewardship of public safety resources and budgets; participate in and/or manage University wide strategic planning, emergency management committees, and senior level forums.

Note: This position is subject to a satisfactory background investigation by the University Office of Public Safety, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal history review, drug test, credit checks, driving record review, work history verification, reference checks, etc. This position is subject to random drug testing, as well as re-fingerprinting and re-investigation every five years. Within one year of appointment to this title, or sooner based on the availability and satisfactory completion of mandated university training, a person appointed to this position must qualify for Peace Officer status in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bureau of Police Standards. Persons appointed to this position must, within one year of appointment to this title, receive New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services certified firearms training in accordance with New York P.L. article 35 and be eligible to carry firearms.

To qualify, applicants should possess the following criteria: bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Compensation: $210,000 to $220,000. Posting is open until filled.

well-being of the CUNY community.

As CUNY’s chief public safety executive, the UED oversees safety operations across 26 urban campuses, managing a broad portfolio that includes crime prevention, investigations, access control, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, crisis response, and complex risk assessments involving human, chemical, and cyber related threats. The UED also directs the Public Safety Training Academy, ensuring personnel receive high quality, compliant training aligned with state and municipal standards.

Key duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to: lead development, implementation, and continuous refinement of University wide public safety policies and standard operating procedures; direct enterprise level emergency preparedness, continuity planning, and disaster readiness efforts; provide strategic guidance and expert counsel to senior University leadership on public safety priorities, emerging risks, and resource needs; supervise 15 essential public safety and administrative professionals, promoting excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement; cultivate strong relationships with campus communities, partner organizations, and external stakeholders to promote a community centered approach to public safety; support responsible planning, allocation, and stewardship of public safety resources and budgets; participate in and/or manage University wide strategic planning, emergency management committees, and senior level forums.

Note: This position is subject to a satisfactory background investigation by the University Office of Public Safety, which may include, but is not limited to, criminal history review, drug test, credit checks, driving record review, work history verification, reference checks, etc. This position is subject to random drug testing, as well as re-fingerprinting and re-investigation every five years. Within one year of appointment to this title, or sooner based on the availability and satisfactory completion of mandated university training, a person appointed to this position must qualify for Peace Officer status in accordance with the requirements of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bureau of Police Standards. Persons appointed to this position must, within one year of appointment to this title, receive New York State Department of Criminal Justice Services certified firearms training in accordance with New York P.L. article 35 and be eligible to carry firearms.

To qualify, applicants should possess the following criteria: bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Compensation: $210,000 to $220,000. Posting is open until filled.