Associate Director for Emergency Management and Campus Safety

Maryland Connect•Patuxent Riding, MD

2d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director for Emergency Management and Campus Safety is housed within the Department of Risk Management reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives with a dotted line to the Chief of Police. This is a sworn position and will require the successful completion of the State of Maryland Police Academy or a comparative and compliance certification course. The Associate Director for Emergency Management and Campus Safety is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the University’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), program, and related campus safety initiatives. This role serves as owner for emergency management and EOP implementation: • Ensuring compliance with USM policies; • Strengthening cross-campus preparedness, engaging internal and external stakeholders; and • Translating plans into operational readiness Emergency Operations Plan and Implementation Lead the review, refresh, and active implementation of the University Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to ensure alignment with USM policies and Institute of Higher Education best practices. Develop functional annexes to the EOP, such as campus evacuation, lockdown and shelter-in-place, and special events protocols. Serve as the University’s primary lead for emergency management planning, execution, and after-action review. Coordinate tabletop exercises, drills, and readiness activities tied to EOP implementation. Ensure emergency response roles and responsibilities are clearly deﬁned across campus partners. Emergency Preparedness Communications Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and ongoing maintenance of the University’s Emergency Preparedness webpage. Expand emergency preparedness content beyond Police-only practices to reﬂect a whole-campus response model, including coordination with Facilities, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Residence Life, Dining, and other key partners within the USM system and City of Bowie/Prince George’s County. Support accessible, clear, and actionable emergency preparedness communications for campus audiences. Emergency Management Governance and Committees Provide leadership for the Emergency Preparedness Committee, including conﬁrming membership, establishing and maintaining meeting cadence, and developing agendas tied to operational priorities. Support governance structures that promote cross-functional collaboration and shared accountability for emergency readiness. Participate in or support a Campus Safety Committee focused on non-emergency safety risks, prevention, and mitigation strategies. Campus Safety Training and Education Develop and coordinate the 2026 Campus Safety Training Schedule, including training tied to EOP implementation and role-based and audience-speciﬁc programming for faculty, staff, students, and leadership. Lead and/or coordinate trainings for safety initiatives, including Run, Hide, Fight and Active Shooter, drug trends and awareness, cyber bullying and online threats, sexual assault and victim/witness services. Lead or coordinate National Campus Safety Month programming and related awareness efforts. Track participation, outcomes, and training effectiveness. Campus Safety Initiatives (PD Support Role) Support the Department of Police and Public Safety leadership in the planning, implementation, and assessment of campus safety initiatives, including: Clery Act compliance and reporting support Campus camera systems Panic button systems Metal detectors and related access-control measures Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure initiatives align with institutional risk priorities and operational capacity. Undertake vulnerability assessments to identify gaps and strengthen overall campus safety and security.

Requirements

Experience in public safety, law enforcement, emergency management, or crisis management.
Demonstrated ability to translate policy and plans into operational execution.
Strong cross-functional coordination and facilitation skills.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with the Clery Act, emergency notiﬁcation systems, and campus safety infrastructure preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the review, refresh, and active implementation of the University Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to ensure alignment with USM policies and Institute of Higher Education best practices.
Develop functional annexes to the EOP, such as campus evacuation, lockdown and shelter-in-place, and special events protocols.
Serve as the University’s primary lead for emergency management planning, execution, and after-action review.
Coordinate tabletop exercises, drills, and readiness activities tied to EOP implementation.
Ensure emergency response roles and responsibilities are clearly deﬁned across campus partners.
Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and ongoing maintenance of the University’s Emergency Preparedness webpage.
Expand emergency preparedness content beyond Police-only practices to reﬂect a whole-campus response model, including coordination with Facilities, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Residence Life, Dining, and other key partners within the USM system and City of Bowie/Prince George’s County.
Support accessible, clear, and actionable emergency preparedness communications for campus audiences.
Provide leadership for the Emergency Preparedness Committee, including conﬁrming membership, establishing and maintaining meeting cadence, and developing agendas tied to operational priorities.
Support governance structures that promote cross-functional collaboration and shared accountability for emergency readiness.
Participate in or support a Campus Safety Committee focused on non-emergency safety risks, prevention, and mitigation strategies.
Develop and coordinate the 2026 Campus Safety Training Schedule, including training tied to EOP implementation and role-based and audience-speciﬁc programming for faculty, staff, students, and leadership.
Lead and/or coordinate trainings for safety initiatives, including Run, Hide, Fight and Active Shooter, drug trends and awareness, cyber bullying and online threats, sexual assault and victim/witness services.
Lead or coordinate National Campus Safety Month programming and related awareness efforts.
Track participation, outcomes, and training effectiveness.
Support the Department of Police and Public Safety leadership in the planning, implementation, and assessment of campus safety initiatives, including: Clery Act compliance and reporting support Campus camera systems Panic button systems Metal detectors and related access-control measures
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure initiatives align with institutional risk priorities and operational capacity.
Undertake vulnerability assessments to identify gaps and strengthen overall campus safety and security.