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Chief of Police

Binghamton University

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, facultyand 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-goersto 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
  • Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least five (5) years of supervisory or command-level experience
  • Experience in a college or university law enforcement environment
  • Current certification as a sworn police officer in New York State
  • Valid license to operate a vehicle in New York State
  • Effective leadership, interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
  • Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, procedures, and applicable laws and regulations
  • Knowledge of Clery Act compliance, behavioral threat assessment processes, and campus safety best practices
  • Experience managing demonstrations, major events, and First Amendment-related activities
  • Experience implementing or overseeing public safety technologies, including video management systems, access control systems, body-worn cameras, automated license plate reader systems, and emergency notification platforms
  • Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships and effectively engage diverse constituencies
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, higher education administration, or a related field
  • Experience leading emergency management, emergency preparedness, or multi-agency incident response efforts
  • Experience supervising employees in a unionized environment

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E-Verify employer.

Additional Information

Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials.

Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus.

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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Payroll information can be found on our website 

Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee".

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Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.

As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here .

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