Behavioral Threat and Intelligence Manager

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

122d • $68,200 - $102,300

About The Position

The Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department (UPPS) is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees, as well as visitors at campuses located throughout Pennsylvania. We are a cohesive and centralized department with sworn police officers who have full law enforcement authority with our headquarters being located at University Park. We are seeking a highly experienced and strategic Behavioral Threat and Intelligence Manager to serve as a strategic leader and operational coordinator responsible for identifying, assessing, and mitigating behavioral threats which may impact the safety and functioning of the Penn State community across all campuses. This role is deeply interdisciplinary, requiring collaboration across academic, administrative, and public safety domains.

Requirements

• Capacity to work cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and outside agencies.
• Outstanding customer service orientation; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent analytical, judgment, ethical decision-making, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of cultures and backgrounds.
• Demonstrated experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams and partnering with Student Affairs, HR, Public Safety, and legal counsel on cases.
• Experience delivering training and tabletop/scenario-based exercises for diverse campus audiences.
• Proficiency with case management systems (e.g., Maxient) and rigorous documentation practices.
• Working knowledge of FERPA, Clery/ASR context, and related campus safety frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, counseling, criminology/criminal justice, public administration, emergency management, higher education administration, or a related field preferred.
• Masters degree preferred.
• Prior supervisory experience and a record of building/maturing campus threat programs.
• Several years of progressively responsible experience in behavioral threat assessment/management, violence risk assessment, case management, or campus safety/risk roles, preferably in higher education or a similarly complex environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for the development and implementation of behavioral threat procedures, policies, programs, and guidance across the University.
• Identify, assess, and periodically review emerging threats, gaps, vulnerabilities, hazards, and risks to individuals and physical infrastructure.
• Develop and implement individualized threat management plans in coordination with all stakeholders.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and emergency management to align safety planning and response protocols to identified threats.
• Develop, manage, and oversee the threat management budget to ensure adequate resources are available to support safety and security functions in alignment with regulatory expectations.
• Lead investigations into concerning behaviors, including those involving students, employees, or external actors and implement corrective measures through assessment, intervention, and action plans.
• Serve as a liaison to intelligence-sharing networks, including PACIC (Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center), to receive and disseminate threat intelligence.
• Collaborate with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as serve an active role on the Centre County Anti-Threat Team.
• Coordinate with UPPS Criminal Intelligence Units to ensure threat data informs patrol, investigative, and emergency response strategies.
• Provide on-site threat management support during events with elevated risk profiles.
• Serve as a key member of the Behavioral Threat Management Team (BTMT), facilitating case reviews and multidisciplinary interventions.
• Provide leadership and expertise to operational committees focused on safety, security, emergency management, and violence prevention.
• Serve on the Centre County Threat Assessment Team.
• Create, develop, and oversee behavioral threat training for both the university community and internal team members.
• Lead tabletop exercises and scenario-based workshops to enhance preparedness as well as promoting a culture of proactive safety and early intervention across all campuses.
• Oversee the development of university-wide strategies and policies on threat assessment and behavioral intervention in accordance with regulations and ensuring compliance with laws.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Robust retirement plans.
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time.
• Generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree