Assistant Director of Campus Safety Services Administration & Clery Compliance

Williams College, London

30d • $80,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Williams College, a liberal arts college located in western Massachusetts, has built its reputation on outstanding teaching, scholarship, and academic excellence. We are seeking to fill the position of Assistant Director of Campus Safety Services (CSS) Administration & Clery Compliance in alignment with this mission. At Williams, we are deeply committed to our employees, providing tuition assistance, excellent benefits, and a warm and welcoming professional environment. The Assistant Director of Campus Safety Services (CSS) Administration & Clery Compliance is an essential leadership position that reports to the Director of Campus Safety Services and supports the Deputy Director of CSS. The primary purpose of this role is to ensure the institution’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). The Assistant Director will manage the College’s Clery Compliance program and lead CSS training, scheduling, payroll, and investigation efforts. This position has two direct reports. The Assistant Director is vital to maintaining a safe and secure learning and work environment required to meet the educational goals of Williams College.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or at least 5 years of experience in public safety or law enforcement, including experience in a leadership or supervisory position, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certificates or experience in risk assessment, criminal justice, public administration, law enforcement, leadership, or other related topics.
• Demonstrated experience in developing, implementing, and coordinating Clery compliance programs, including training for staff, faculty, and students.
• Experience in developing and coordinating the Annual Security Report (ASR) and Stop Campus Hazing Report.
• Thorough knowledge of the fundamental principles of Clery Compliance
• Experience developing and administering training programs for a campus safety department.
• Strong ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, staff, public officials, civic and community groups, and the general public.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to express ideas effectively through public speaking.
• Knowledge of emergency management.
• Knowledge in investigations and ability to manage sensitive materials.

Nice To Haves

• ICS and NIMS certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clery Compliance: Develop, coordinate, and maintain Clery Compliance for the College. Manage the Annual Security Report (ASR) and Stop Campus Hazing reporting obligations. Deliver training on various Clery topics, specifically Campus Security Authority (CSA) training, to staff, faculty, and students. Interpret and evaluate changes to the Clery Act and provide recommendations to the Director of Campus Safety Services.
• Administration: Manage the department schedule and payroll. Develop, administer, and maintain the department's training programs, including onboarding training. Oversee and coordinate hiring committees for patrol supervisors, campus safety officers, or investigators, and manage performance improvement or progressive disciplinary needs for these staff.
• Investigations: Oversee the department investigator and guide officers during investigations. Lead sensitive or high-profile investigations. Review all department reports for completion and accuracy, and provide statistical reports to campus partners as needed. Coordinate inter-departmental responses to investigations.
• Outreach/Backup Roles: Develop and execute campus outreach and engagement opportunities. Oversee and manage the Community Engagement Coordinator. Serve in a rotating on-call role with other command staff, and act as the backup to the Deputy Director of Campus Safety Services.

Benefits

• Williams invests in our employees, offering generous health care, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, paid leave, access to gym facilities, discounts with local vendors, retirement plans and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director