Staff

Campus Safety Staff

Members of the department are employees of the College under the guidance and control of the director of Campus Safety. Officers work eight-hour shifts to perform their duties, which include:

  • Preventative patrol of grounds and buildings
  • Emergency medical assistance
  • Incident investigation and reporting
  • Hazard control
  • Crime prevention
  • Parking and traffic management
  • Special services including lockout assistance, noise and nuisance control, security escorts, lost and found, and any other needs associated with the quality of life, safety, and security of those on campus.
Chris Hayen

Christopher Hayen – Director

Responsibilities: Chris oversees all facets of safety and security provided to the campus.   He has been a member of the Campus Safety Department since 1988 after attending Herkimer County Community College.  Chris began his career as an officer and has managed all aspects of the department on his way to the leadership role. 

Chris has a daughter entering College and a son who is a junior in high school.  He volunteers regularly for charity running events and coaches a travel baseball team.

Continuing Education:

·                 Certified Zone 5 NYS Department of Criminal Justice Public Safety Officer

·                 Certified Zone 5 NYS Field Training Officer

·                 Certified NYS Municipal Police General Topics Instructor

·                 International Association for Campus Law Enforcement Administrator Certifications

·                 Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association Certifications

Michael Hilton 

Gary Olsen - Traffic and Transportation Department

Responsibilities: Mr. Olsen oversees the Traffic and Transportation Department, providing traffic enforcement and transportation to the college community.

New in the transportation department: Two brand new 25 passenger buses which brings the service to a higher level. Reservation for Buses, cars and vans can be made at olseng@union.edu

He has been a member of the Campus Safety Department since 1994.

A life-long resident of Schenectady, he has a son soon to be entering College; his goal is to become a Pro-Bowler. He also has two daughters that specialize in School Activities and Shopping at the Mall.

Continuing Education:
  • Certified Zone 5 NYS Department of Criminal Justice Public Safety Officer
  • Certified Zone 5 NYS Field Training Officer
  • Certified NYS Department of Criminal Justice Bike Patrol Officer
  • EDT-D Emergency Medical Technician (Training)
Activities:
  • Loves the “Great Outdoors”
Janice Underwood

Janice Underwood - Information Systems Specialist

Responsibilities: Ms. Underwood coordinates and supports the information systems for the department, including the reporting and Card Access systems. She has been a member of the Campus Safety department since 1988.

In addition to administrative duties, she presents personal safety and sexual assault prevention programs. To inquire about a customized program, e-mail: underwol@union.edu

Job Related Training
  • New York State Police Sex Offense Seminar (40 hours)
  • Sexual Assault Investigation (24 hours)
  • EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician - Basic)
  • Certified R.A.D. (Rape Aggression Defense) Instructor - Women’s Basic Self Defense (1999 – 2004)
  • Public Safety Officer Training (80 hours)
  • Victim Oriented Sex Crime Investigation Seminar
Ed D. Teller

Ed D. Teller - Sergeant

Responsibilities: Sgt. Teller is the day shift supervisor. He has been employed with the Campus Safety Department since 1988. He is a life long Schenectady County Resident.

  • AAS degree Criminal Justice from SCCC
  • 8 years service in NY Army National Guard as Military Police Officer
  • Certified NYS Department of Criminal Justice Bike Patrol Officer
  • Certified Zone 5 Police Supervisors Course
R. Michael McCrary

R. Michael McCrary - Sergeant

Responsibilities: Sgt. McCrary is the evening shift supervisor. He has been with the Union College Campus Safety Department since 1989. He was previously with the GE Plant Protection Department

  • AAS Degree Criminal Justice from HVCC
  • New York State Fire Training Instructor
  • DDC Instructor (Defensive Driving Course)
  • Volunteer Fireman
  • EMT-B (Emergency Medical Technician)
David M. Stern

David M. Stern - Sergeant

Responsibilities: Sgt. Stern is the night shift supervisor. He has been with Union College for more than 10 years.