Public Safety Shift Sergeant HV-UPSEU-ShiftSerg 8743

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Public Safety Shift Sergeant

HV-UPSEU-ShiftSerg 8743

Must be currently employed by either HVCC or EOC.

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not support visa applications. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check and physical.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test.

The Public Safety Shift Sergeant will have good knowledge of New York State laws; good knowledge of the rules and regulations of the college Public Safety Office; good knowledge of safety issues; ability to carry out oral and written directions; ability to deal effectively with people; ability to act quickly in an emergency situation; initiative; good judgment; mental alertness; tact and courtesy; good physical condition.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

a) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State college or university with a Bachelor's Degree and two (2) years of experience in public safety, law enforcement or security; or

b) Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State two year college or university with an Associate's Degree and four (4) years of experience in public safety, law enforcement or security.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS: Eligibility for a New York State driver's license issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles. Possession of the license at time of appointment and license must be maintained throughout the term of employment.

PROMOTIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have one (1) year of permanent or contingent permanent competitive class status in the position of Campus Peace Officer; or two (2) years of permanent or contingent permanent competitive class status in the position of Campus Security Officer /Campus Security and Access Officer with Hudson Valley Community College immediately preceding the date of examination.

Duties and Responsibilities: The duties involve the responsibility of supervising and coordinating an assigned shift within the public safety department. The work is performed under the supervision of the Director of Public Safety with leeway allowed to exercise independent judgment in carrying out the details of the work.

* Enforces the Laws of the State of New York.

* Assists in the implementation and coordination of Public Safety policies, trainings,

protocols and procedures to protect people and property, maintain order and ensure

compliance with college rules and regulations.

* Supervises, schedules and assigns Campus Peace Officers, Campus Security Officers

and Security Guards to various duties/incidents/areas during the course of the shift

including but not limited to special events on campus, complaints and motor vehicle

accidents on campus.

* Insures that all records, reports and related documentation is accurate and

* appropriately completed for each shift supervised.

* Patrol the campus on foot or in a patrol vehicle to ensure the safety and security of all

* campus buildings, grounds, visitors and employees.

* May summon local police, fire departments and ambulance services in cases of law

* violation, fire or other emergency.

* Investigate complaints received personally or as assigned by the supervisor.

* Enforce traffic and parking regulations including but not limited to control and traffic

* direction on campus roadways and parking lots.

* Enforce compliance with fire and safety regulations.

* Respond to medical emergencies and provide assistance based on level of training.

* Give information and directions to students and visitors.

* Operate radio, telephone, computer and other dispatching equipment.

* Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Public Safety.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: Work is performed under general direction from the Director of Public Safety with considerable leeway permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out assignments in accordance with defined procedures. The Campus Security Officer will report to the Director of Public Safety and perform the following duties:

* Control and direct traffic on campus roadways and parking lots.

* Patrol the campus on foot or in patrol vehicle to protect people and property, maintain order and ensure compliance with college rules and regulations.

* Investigate complaints received personally or as assigned by supervisor.

* Investigate motor vehicle accidents on campus.

* Enforce traffic and parking regulations.

* Supervise Security Guards on routine duties and at special events.

* Summon local police, fire departments and ambulance services in cases of law violation, fire or other emergencies.

* Enforce compliance with fire and safety regulations.

* Respond to Medical emergencies and provide assistance based on level of training.

* Give information and directions to students and visitors.

* Keep records and make oral, computer, and written reports.

* Operate radio, telephone, computer, and other dispatching equipment.

* Perform other related duties that may be assigned by the Director of Public Safety.

Hourly rate: $29.6427.

Hudson Valley Community College offers a very competitive benefits package which includes low-cost health insurance, free tuition for employees, their spouse and dependents as well as a generous leave policy. If you're employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this INTERNAL search by the close date of August 10, 2026.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.