Chief of Campus Safety, Campus Safety

Lipscomb University•Nashville, TN

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, and the academic community to develop strategic plans, secure resources, maintain emergency response procedures and training, and support campus safety education. It manages and develops departmental personnel and programs, oversees procedures and communications technology, participates in hiring, accreditation, evaluations, and disciplinary processes, and supports security operations at Lipscomb Academy schools and special events. Additional responsibilities include regular Command Staff and Division Director meetings, benchmarking with other educational institutions, relationships with law enforcement agencies, and strategic oversight of budget spending.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 5 years of experience in security, law enforcement, military, 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 understand organizational needs, develop strategic plans, and secure the resources needed to implement them.
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 by speaking in classes, participating in committees, presenting curriculum, and developing relationships with employees.
Develop educational curriculum for 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, refine, 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 needed, including graduations, sports tailgates and games, and concerts.
Present in-person in-service and similar training.
Conduct bi-annual written evaluations of all direct reports and develop improvement goals for them.
Assist Command Staff with direct-report evaluations as needed.
Address officer infractions and disciplinary procedures as needed.
Assist Command Staff in managing and developing 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.
Conduct regular benchmarking with other universities and K-12 schools.
Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
Monitor, direct, and strategically engage in budgetary spending.
Perform additional duties as necessary.