The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.
The Public Safety Department is seeking an Assistant Director to foster a culture of professionalism and preparedness, ensuring the well-being of students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role demands a high level of responsibility, leadership, and the ability to make critical decisions in a fast-paced environment. The Assistant Director must proactively identify security risks and ensure that BMCC remains a safe and secure learning environment. Reporting to the Director of Public Safety, the Assistant Director will assist in overseeing campus security operations, ensuring policy compliance, and enhancing safety initiatives. Additionally, the successful candidate will contribute to staff training and development, manage security planning for special events, and support administrative and operational functions critical to the department’s effectiveness.
Other duties include, but will not be limited to the following:
• Assist the Director in maintaining overall safety and security throughout BMCC.
• Ensure all policies and procedures are current, well-organized, and easily accessible.
• Maintain detailed records of performance and training for probationary employees.
• Assist in the preparation and execution of special security details and campus events.
• Develop and implement new security procedures.
• Organize and conduct in-service training sessions for department staff.
• Support the Director in conducting regular departmental meetings to improve operational effectiveness.
• Collect and compile data required for the Annual Security Report and budget preparation.
• Ensure the effective operation and maintenance of electronic security equipment.
• Handle personnel investigations as delegated by the Director.
• Assist in the preparation and review of the Annual Security Report and Clery Act statistics.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process for the Public Safety Department.
• Act on behalf of the Director of Public Safety in their absence.