JOB OBJECTIVE

The Campus Safety Investigations & Training Coordinator is a key role within the Office of Campus Safety, with responsibility for Campus Safety investigations, officer training, Campus Safety related regulatory compliance, and administrative support. This individual serves as the University's primary day to day coordinator for Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act compliance and works collaboratively with offices and departments across the University.

The position works closely with the Director of Campus Safety to support departmental operations, officer development, emergency preparedness, incident review, documentation, and compliance. The position also coordinates with the Director of Risk Management / Title IX Coordinator on Clery matters and may serve as a trained Title IX investigator when assigned by the Title IX Coordinator.

INVESTIGATIONS

•  Conduct and assist with Campus Safety investigations involving students, employees, visitors, property, and other University matters.

•  Interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other involved individuals; collect, preserve, review, and organize relevant evidence.

•  Prepare clear, factual, objective, and thorough investigative reports.

•  Assist Campus Safety Officers with complex, sensitive, or significant investigations.

•  At the direction of the Title IX Coordinator, serve as a trained Title IX investigator for assigned matters and conduct impartial fact finding, interviews, evidence review, and investigative report preparation in accordance with University procedures.

•  Coordinate with Campus Safety, Title IX, Student Affairs, Human Resources, and law enforcement when appropriate.

•  Maintain confidentiality and appropriate separation between investigative and decision making functions.

CAMPUS SAFETY TRAINING

•  Coordinate and provide in person training for Campus Safety personnel, including new officer orientation and continuing professional development.

•  Provide or coordinate training in report writing, interviewing and investigative techniques, evidence preservation, de escalation, Clery reporting, Title IX reporting responsibilities, alcohol and drug incident response, emergency procedures, and professional communication.

•  Coordinate required training and certifications under applicable New York State security guard requirements and maintain officer training records, certifications, attendance documentation, and renewal schedules.

•  Identify training needs through incident review, supervisory feedback, audits, regulatory changes, and after action reviews.

•  Assist with emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and related training documentation.

CLERY COMPLIANCE

•  Serve as the University's primary day to day coordinator for Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act compliance, with institutional oversight provided by the Director of Risk Management / Title IX Coordinator.

•  Review Campus Safety incident reports and information from Title IX, Student Conduct, Residence Life, Athletics, Human Resources, and other offices for potential Clery reporting requirements.

•  Coordinate classification and counting of Clery crimes, VAWA offenses, hate crimes, disciplinary referrals, and hazing incidents.

•  Maintain and periodically audit the Daily Crime Log.

•  Maintain the University's Clery geography and supporting documentation, including review of University sponsored travel, leased locations, and other controlled property.

•  Maintain the Campus Security Authority roster and coordinate CSA training, outreach, and annual data collection.

•  Request applicable crime statistics from law enforcement agencies.

•  Coordinate preparation and updating of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and assist with the annual U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security Survey.

•  Maintain documentation related to timely warnings, emergency notifications, missing student procedures, fire safety, VAWA, hazing, and regulatory deadlines.

•  Maintain organized records and supporting documentation for audits, program reviews, and regulatory inquiries.

CAMPUS SAFETY ADMINISTRATIVE & COMPLIANCE SUPPORT

•  Provide administrative and compliance support to the Director of Campus Safety.

•  Review incident reports for completeness, accuracy, proper documentation, and appropriate escalation.

•  Assist with development, review, and maintenance of Campus Safety policies, procedures, forms, training materials, compliance calendars, and regulatory records.

•  Assist with Campus Safety and facility inspections as assigned and track corrective actions resulting from incidents, inspections, drills, audits, and compliance reviews.

•  Compile statistics, trend information, and reports for the Director of Campus Safety and University leadership.

•  Provide support involving NYS Education Law 129-A and 129-B, Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act requirements, and other Campus Safety related regulatory obligations as assigned.

PREVENTION, EDUCATION & COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION

•  Serve on University committees, task forces, and working groups related to sexual misconduct, sexual assault prevention, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, alcohol and drug prevention, hazing, student conduct, campus safety, and student well being.

•  Support educational and prevention programming involving sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, alcohol and drug misuse, hazing, crime prevention, and campus safety.

•  Assist with documentation of educational and prevention activities required for Clery, VAWA, DFCA, and related compliance obligations.

•  Collaborate with Title IX, Student Affairs, Residence Life, Athletics, Wellness, Human Resources, Risk Management, and other University departments.

•  Participate in after action reviews and discussions involving significant incidents, policies, procedures, training needs, and student safety concerns.

Minimum Qualifications

•  Associate or bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant professional experience.

•  Prior law enforcement experience as a police officer, sheriff's deputy, investigator, detective, campus safety professional, or comparable investigative experience strongly preferred.

•  Demonstrated experience conducting interviews, evaluating evidence, and preparing detailed investigative reports.

•  Knowledge of criminal offenses, investigative procedures, and professional report writing.

•  Working knowledge of the Clery Act preferred; ability to complete advanced Clery compliance training after hire required.

•  Knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, NYS Education Law 129-A and 129-B, and campus safety requirements preferred; prior higher education experience is not required.

•  Ability to successfully complete Title IX investigator training.

•  Strong organizational, analytical, written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

•  Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain detailed regulatory documentation.

•  Ability to remain objective and impartial while handling confidential and sensitive matters.

•  Valid New York State driver's license and ability to meet University driving requirements.

•  NYS Security Guard registration and other required Campus Safety certifications, or ability to obtain them within a University   established timeframe.

•  Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours for investigations, training, emergencies, or University events.