Campus Safety Investigations & Training Coordinator

Roberts Wesleyan University•Rochester, NY

About The Position

The Campus Safety Investigations & Training Coordinator works within the Office of Campus Safety and is responsible for investigations, officer training, Campus Safety regulatory compliance, and administrative support. The role serves as the University's primary day-to-day coordinator for Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act compliance, working with departments across the University and closely supporting the Director of Campus Safety in departmental operations, officer development, emergency preparedness, incident review, documentation, and compliance. The coordinator also works with the Director of Risk Management / Title IX Coordinator on Clery matters and may serve as a trained Title IX investigator when assigned. The position conducts and supports investigations involving students, employees, visitors, property, and other University matters. It coordinates and provides in-person training for Campus Safety personnel, maintains officer training and certification records, and supports emergency preparedness exercises. Clery responsibilities include reviewing information for reporting requirements, maintaining logs and records, coordinating crime classification and statistics, and preparing or updating required reports and surveys. The coordinator provides administrative and compliance support to the Director of Campus Safety, helps maintain policies and regulatory records, tracks corrective actions, compiles statistics, and supports other Campus Safety-related regulatory obligations. The role also participates in University committees and prevention and education activities related to campus safety, sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, alcohol and drug misuse, hazing, and student well-being. Occasional evening or weekend hours may be required for investigations, training, emergencies, or University events.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant professional experience.
Prior law enforcement experience as a police officer, sheriff's deputy, investigator, detective, campus safety professional, or comparable investigative experience strongly preferred.
Demonstrated experience conducting interviews, evaluating evidence, and preparing detailed investigative reports.
Knowledge of criminal offenses, investigative procedures, and professional report writing.
Ability to complete advanced Clery compliance training after hire.
Ability to successfully complete Title IX investigator training.
Strong organizational, analytical, written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple deadlines, and maintain detailed regulatory documentation.
Ability to remain objective and impartial while handling confidential and sensitive matters.
Valid New York State driver's license and ability to meet University driving requirements.
NYS Security Guard registration and other required Campus Safety certifications, or ability to obtain them within a University-established timeframe.
Ability to work occasional evening or weekend hours for investigations, training, emergencies, or University events.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or a related field.
Prior law enforcement or comparable investigative experience.
Working knowledge of the Clery Act.
Knowledge of Title IX, VAWA, NYS Education Law 129-A and 129-B, and campus safety requirements.
Higher education experience is not required.

Responsibilities

Conduct and assist with Campus Safety investigations involving students, employees, visitors, property, and other University matters.
Interview complainants, respondents, witnesses, and other involved individuals; collect, preserve, review, and organize relevant evidence.
Prepare clear, factual, objective, and thorough investigative reports.
Assist Campus Safety Officers with complex, sensitive, or significant investigations.
When assigned by the Title IX Coordinator, conduct impartial fact-finding, interviews, evidence review, and investigative report preparation in accordance with University procedures.
Coordinate with Campus Safety, Title IX, Student Affairs, Human Resources, and law enforcement when appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality and appropriate separation between investigative and decision-making functions.
Coordinate and provide in-person training for Campus Safety personnel, including new officer orientation and continuing professional development.
Provide or coordinate training in report writing, interviewing and investigative techniques, evidence preservation, de-escalation, Clery reporting, Title IX reporting responsibilities, alcohol and drug incident response, emergency procedures, and professional communication.
Coordinate required training and certifications under applicable New York State security guard requirements; maintain officer training records, certifications, attendance documentation, and renewal schedules.
Identify training needs through incident review, supervisory feedback, audits, regulatory changes, and after-action reviews.
Assist with emergency preparedness exercises, drills, and related training documentation.
Serve as the University's primary day-to-day coordinator for Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act compliance, with institutional oversight provided by the Director of Risk Management / Title IX Coordinator.
Review Campus Safety incident reports and information from University offices for potential Clery reporting requirements.
Coordinate classification and counting of Clery crimes, VAWA offenses, hate crimes, disciplinary referrals, and hazing incidents.
Maintain and periodically audit the Daily Crime Log.
Maintain the University's Clery geography and supporting documentation, including review of University-sponsored travel, leased locations, and other controlled property.
Maintain the Campus Security Authority roster and coordinate CSA training, outreach, and annual data collection.
Request applicable crime statistics from law enforcement agencies.
Coordinate preparation and updating of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and assist with the annual U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security Survey.
Maintain documentation related to timely warnings, emergency notifications, missing student procedures, fire safety, VAWA, hazing, and regulatory deadlines.
Maintain organized records and supporting documentation for audits, program reviews, and regulatory inquiries.
Provide administrative and compliance support to the Director of Campus Safety.
Review incident reports for completeness, accuracy, proper documentation, and appropriate escalation.
Assist with development, review, and maintenance of Campus Safety policies, procedures, forms, training materials, compliance calendars, and regulatory records.
Assist with Campus Safety and facility inspections as assigned and track corrective actions resulting from incidents, inspections, drills, audits, and compliance reviews.
Compile statistics, trend information, and reports for the Director of Campus Safety and University leadership.
Provide support involving NYS Education Law 129-A and 129-B, Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act requirements, and other assigned Campus Safety-related regulatory obligations.
Serve on University committees, task forces, and working groups related to sexual misconduct, violence prevention, alcohol and drug prevention, hazing, student conduct, campus safety, and student well-being.
Support educational and prevention programming involving sexual misconduct, interpersonal violence, alcohol and drug misuse, hazing, crime prevention, and campus safety.
Assist with documentation of educational and prevention activities required for Clery, VAWA, DFCA, and related compliance obligations.
Collaborate with Title IX, Student Affairs, Residence Life, Athletics, Wellness, Human Resources, Risk Management, and other University departments.
Participate in after-action reviews and discussions involving significant incidents, policies, procedures, training needs, and student safety concerns.