Chief of Police

Corporate Hiring Solutions Inc. (CoHires), recruiting partner for SUNY Oneonta, is in search of the Chief of Police for SUNY Oneonta campus. This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced and community-oriented law enforcement leader to join a nationally recognized public university that values inclusion, service, and student success.

Located in the scenic foothills of New York’s Catskill Mountains, SUNY Oneonta enrolls approximately 6,000 students across more than 60 undergraduate and graduate programs. The University Police Department (UPD) operates 24 / 7 with 18 sworn officers and 6 dispatchers dedicated to ensuring a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Position Details

Title : Chief of Police

Location : SUNY Oneonta, Oneonta, New York

Reports To : University President

Employment Type : Full-time, Leadership (Administrative)

Anticipated Salary Range : Commensurate with experience

Work Schedule : On-site, full-time with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities

Roles and Responsibilities

The Chief of Police provides strategic, administrative, and operational leadership to the University Police Department. This position plays a vital role in promoting campus safety, maintaining public trust, and advancing SUNY Oneonta’s mission of inclusion, equity, and student success.

Key Responsibilities Include :

• Lead and manage all law enforcement, safety, and emergency management functions for the campus.
• Foster a culture of community policing and engagement that supports students, faculty, and staff.
• Develop and implement policies that align with SUNY standards, accreditation requirements, and state law.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, crisis response, and threat-assessment programs.
• Build collaborative partnerships with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Recruit, train, and mentor diverse law enforcement personnel.
• Serve as the President’s advisor on campus safety and emergency matters.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a related field.

Ten (10) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or command role.

Strong background in emergency management, crisis response, and community policing.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.

NYS certification as a police officer and graduation from an accredited police academy.

Preferred Qualifications

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following materials for consideration :

All materials should be sent electronically to :

Please include

“Chief of Police – SUNY Oneonta” in the subject line.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement

CoHires is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.