Chief of Campus Safety, Campus Safety

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

22h

About The Position

The Chief of Campus Safety oversees the vision, development, and operation of security and emergency response for Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Academy. The role works with senior administration, Command Staff, the Office of Risk Management, the academic community, and external law enforcement agencies to develop and operationalize departmental plans, procedures, training, communications, and security programs. The Chief manages personnel and budgets, supports accreditation and hiring, and participates in campus events and training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of experience in security, law enforcement, military service, or a combination of these fields.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or above.
Advanced understanding of communications software and technology.
Advanced understanding of patrol and dispatch procedures.
Advanced understanding of executive protection and event security.

Responsibilities

Develop and operationalize the department’s future vision.
Engage senior administration to identify organizational needs, develop strategic plans, and secure resources to implement those plans.
Work with Command Staff and the Office of Risk Management to develop, implement, and maintain emergency response procedures, protocols, and training.
Engage the academic community through class presentations, committee participation, curriculum presentations, and relationship-building with employees.
Develop educational curriculum addressing active violence, inclement weather, and other natural disasters.
Manage and develop Command Staff, first-line supervisors, and front-line personnel.
Work with Command Staff to develop and maintain departmental procedures, protocols, and training.
Work with Command Staff to develop, implement, and maintain communications technology, protocols, and training.
Develop specialized programs, including Field Training Officers, special units, and community outreach.
Participate in accreditation processes.
Participate in hiring and onboarding personnel.
Participate in special events as necessary, including graduations, sports tailgates and games, and concerts.
Present in-person in-service and similar training.
Conduct biannual written evaluations of all direct reports and develop improvement goals for them.
Assist Command Staff with direct-report evaluations as necessary.
Address officer infractions and disciplinary procedures as necessary.
Assist Command Staff with developing and managing security expectations, procedures, and physical security at Lipscomb Academy Lower School and Upper School.
Conduct weekly Command Staff meetings.
Conduct weekly one-on-one meetings with Division Directors as necessary.
Benchmark regularly with other universities and K–12 schools.
Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Monitor, direct, and strategically manage budgetary spending.
Perform additional duties as necessary.