SCCC REFERENCE #: 26-47

DATE: April 23, 2026

TITLE: Civil Service - Public Safety Positions

CAMPUS: All Campuses

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time

RANK: Civil Service

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Join Our College Community 

Suffolk County Community College is dedicated to supporting student success, workforce development, and the Long Island community. Our employees play an important role in creating a welcoming, service-oriented environment across academic and administrative departments. 

Whether working directly with students or supporting operations behind the scenes, our staff contribute to the College’s mission every day. 

If you are interested in meaningful, mission-driven work, explore civil service opportunities and take the first step toward a career at Suffolk. 

 

Why Work Here 

  • Meaningful, mission-driven work 
  • New York State pension defined benefit plan
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
  • Generous paid time off and holidays 
  • Voluntary Deferred compensation (retirement savings) options 
  • Additional benefits, including tuition, prescription co-pay, tax preparation reimbursement programs
  • Opportunities for growth and advancement

 

Career Areas 

We recruit for a variety of positions, including: 

  • Public Safety – helping maintain a safe campus environment 

 

Start Your Path & How to Be Considered 

To learn more about civil service requirements and how to get started, please visit: 

→ Suffolk County Department of Civil Service 

To view current civil service exams, please visit: 

→ Current List of Exams 

 

College Public Safety Officer Positions 

(College Public Safety Officer, Lieutenant, Captain) 

Public safety staff help maintain a secure and supportive campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. 

Responsibilities may include patrolling campus grounds, responding to incidents, assisting the campus community, and supporting emergency preparedness efforts. These roles are vital to ensuring a safe learning environment and promoting a sense of security across all College locations.



MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Start Your Path & How to Be Considered 

If you are interested in a civil service position at the College and to learn more about the application process and requirements, please visit: 

→ Suffolk County Department of Civil Service 

To view current civil service exams, please visit: 

→ Current List of Exams 

These positions are competitive titles and will be required to take a civil service exam and be reachable on the Civil Service eligible list. 



HIRING SALARY:

Positions listed are part of the Suffolk County Civil Service classifications. Compensation is based on the collective bargaining agreement between the College and the Association of Municipal Employees (AME). 



NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:
Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers
Christina Vargas
Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave
Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230
533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899
walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu
(631) 451-4051

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office
U.S. Department of Education
32 Old Slip, 26th Floor
New York, NY 10005-2500
Telephone: (646) 428-3800
Fax: (646) 428-3843
TDD: (877) 521-2172
Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov
Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights
Long Island (Suffolk)
New York State Office Building
250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49
Hauppauge, NY 11788
Telephone: (631) 952-6434
TDD: (718) 741-8300
Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov
Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
New York District Office
33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
Telephone: (800) 669-4000
Fax: (212) 336-3790
TTY: (800) 669-6820
ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122
Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.

APPLY TO: Interested applicants should send cover letter along with resume, including the SCCC reference number noted above, to the Office of Human Resources, Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden, NY 11784