Assistant Director of Public Safety

Lycoming College•Williamsport, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Director of Public Safety at Lycoming College supports the leadership and daily operations of the Public Safety Department, reporting to the Director of Public Safety. This role helps develop and implement policies and programs that ensure campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, and effective parking management. Key responsibilities include overseeing scheduling, personnel evaluations, equipment maintenance, and serving as a liaison with local agencies. The Assistant Director recruits and trains staff, promotes fair and inclusive enforcement practices, leads patrol operations, coordinates emergency response and fire drills, manages incident reporting, and develops educational programs on safety and diversity. Through these efforts, the position advances a proactive, community-centered safety program aligned with the College’s mission and student success. This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. This position supports a 24/7 campus safety operation and requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. The Assistant Director also serves in an on‑call administrative duty rotation, responding to campus incidents, emergencies, and urgent operational needs as they arise.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field.
Progressive work experience (typically 3–5 years) in campus public safety, security services, law enforcement, emergency response, or a closely related field.
Demonstrated experience supervising staff, scheduling personnel, and conducting performance evaluations.
Experience developing or delivering training related to safety practices, emergency response, fire safety, or policy enforcement.
Strong understanding of community-oriented safety practices and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
Knowledge of federal and state laws relevant to higher education, safety, and compliance (e.g., Clery Act fundamentals).
Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict‑resolution, and decision-making skills.
Ability to collaborate effectively with campus constituents, local law enforcement, fire services, and emergency personnel.
Ability to respond to campus emergencies, incidents, and crises, occasionally outside of standard hours.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check annually in compliance with the College’s insurance regulation requirements and the ability to operate campus safety vehicles.

Responsibilities

Assume Director’s authority in their absence
Assist Director with management of the daily activities of the Public Safety Department.
Coordinates security logistics for all campus special events, graduation, homecoming, and athletic details.
Establish an effective parking control program.
Assist Director with Incident Investigations: Oversees or conducts investigations into criminal activity and violations of college policy, often collaborating with local law enforcement.
Supervise and coordinate the management of lost and found property.
Creates weekly duty schedules for officers.
Creates daily duty sheets.
Conducts performance evaluations (Night Supervisors, and Officers).
Assist with Director with developing and delivering on-campus safety training programs for Public Safety, Res-Life staff and other departments when requested.
Oversee public safety personnel are certified in First Aid/CPR, OC Spray, and Handcuffing.
Assist Director with emergency Drill Simulations, Fire Evacuation, Active Shooter and Tabletop exercises.
Ensures the proper operation and maintenance of all transport vehicles, radio communications, and safety equipment.
Maintain Fire Extinguisher/AEDs
Assist the Director in preparing annual budgets, tracking expenditures, and researching new security equipment or technology.
Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Health insurance – with a wide variety of health plan options available
Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Cancer insurance
Personal accident insurance
Wellness program
Employee assistance program
403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College
Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology
Generous paid time off (PTO)
Paid Parental Leave
14 holidays per year
Summer hours
15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities.
Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees.
Use of the campus Library.