- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Outdoor Recreation
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Committed to improving personal fitness through regular participation in running, biking, walking
Thomas P. Constantine
Niskayuna,New York
Summary
Extensive Public Safety / Law Enforcement experience with specialized training and background in the areas of crime prevention, community policing and the use of science and technology in the investigation of major criminal activity. Previous assignments include master trainer for recruit police officers. Demonstrated ability to analyze and effectively resolve problems and maintain a productive work atmosphere. Well organized, self-starter with strong attention to detail and follow-through skills.
Dynamic Director oversees every facet of production with strong project management and decision-making skills. Brings comprehensive knowledge of security management, production writing, planning, and technical operations. Skilled at coordinating production plans and personnel resources to complete work under tight deadlines.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director Campus Safety & Security
Union College
Schenectady, New York, USA
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for management of all aspects of security operations.
- Security operations include responding to criminal incidents, emergency medical incidents; hazardous incidents, potentially violent incidents, investigations, and others.
- Position works with the Campus Deans, and Campus Administrative Directors to ensure that situations are appropriately addressed and expectations for security and personal safety are achieved.
- Duties include planning, supervising, and coordinating security operations on a 24-hour basis; investigating and reporting on all security issues to the Director of Safety & Security.
- Oversight of major investigations for the Department of Campus Safety including Clery Act, Title IX, VAWA, Article 129 NYS Education Law as well as violations of state law and College policies.
- Works collaboratively with various offices to ensure the institution's compliance with the Clery Act.
New York State Certified Trainer
Zone Five Law Enforcement Academy
01.1998 - Current
- Selected to present numerous police training programs to over 600 new and in-service police officers assigned to over 50 police agencies throughout the capital district.
- Special expertise in the area of officer safety, defensive tactics and physical fitness.
Interim Director Campus Safety & Security
Union College
Schenectady, New York, USA
06.2022 - 02.2023
Associate Director Campus Safety & Security
Union College
Schenectady, New York, USA
01.2016 - 01.2022
Assistant Director Campus Safety & Security
Union College
Schenectady, New York, USA
01.2009 - 01.2016
Director
Schenectady County Department of Emergency Management
01.2009 - 11.2009
- Responsible for overseeing and to provide centralized coordination of a Deputy Director, County Fire Coordinator, Auxiliary police, Ambulance Services, Fire Departments, Local Emergency Planning Committee, and others to minimize the loss of life, property and disruptions to government and business in the community.
Director of Retail Operations
Red-Kap Sales Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the management of six Mobil On-The-Run convenience stores throughout the Albany-Rensselaer area.
- Duties included recruitment, hiring, and training of quality people, development and oversight of store operational procedures; scheduling, employee safety as well as development and execution of emergency and Hazmat procedures.
Police Officer
Town of Niskayuna Police Department
Niskayuna, New York, USA
01.1987 - 01.2007
- Patrolman
- Detective
- Detective Sergeant
- Detective Lieutenant
- Police Union (PBA) President
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Schenectady County Community College
Schenectady, NY01-1983
No Degree - Criminal Justice/Public Administration
Buffalo State College
Buffalo, NY01.1985
Bachelor/Maser Level Credits (17) - Law Enforcement Expertise Education
F.B.I. National Academy-University of Virginia
Quantico, VA01.1997
Skills
- Management of security operations
- Crisis management coordination
- Criminal investigation oversight
- Clery Act policy implementation
- Title IX compliance management
- Hazardous incident management
- Risk assessment and mitigation
- Officer safety training
- Physical fitness coaching
- Leadership and oversight
- Team-based problem resolution
- Community safety programs
Affiliations
FBI-NAA Chapter President NYS/NE Canada Chapter
Certification
- New York State Certified Trainer, 1998-01-01 to Present
- Master Security Guard Instructor, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services
Interests
Accolades
- Selected to serve on the David Harris Presidential Initiative on Race, Power, and Privilege., 2020-06-01
- Selected to serve on the David Harris Presidential Committee on DEIB., 2022-09-01
Community Service
A well-documented history of positive engagement with the communities of Union College and the City and County of Schenectady.
Timeline
Director Campus Safety & Security
Union College
02.2023 - Current
Interim Director Campus Safety & Security
Union College
06.2022 - 02.2023
Associate Director Campus Safety & Security
Union College
01.2016 - 01.2022
Assistant Director Campus Safety & Security
Union College
01.2009 - 01.2016
Director
Schenectady County Department of Emergency Management
01.2009 - 11.2009
Director of Retail Operations
Red-Kap Sales Inc.
01.2007 - 01.2009
New York State Certified Trainer
Zone Five Law Enforcement Academy
01.1998 - Current
Police Officer
Town of Niskayuna Police Department
01.1987 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Schenectady County Community College
No Degree - Criminal Justice/Public Administration
Buffalo State College
Bachelor/Maser Level Credits (17) - Law Enforcement Expertise Education
F.B.I. National Academy-University of Virginia