Detective Lieutenant of Campus Safety

Wheaton College • Norton, MA

391d • $80,000 - $85,000

About The Position

The Detective Lieutenant of Campus Safety at Wheaton College is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of campus safety services, reporting directly to the Director/Chief of Campus Safety. This role involves managing various safety initiatives, fostering community relations, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations while promoting a safe and secure environment for all campus members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required; master's degree preferred
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in higher education
• Five (5) years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of policing in a campus environment
• Understanding of the Clery Act and Title IX regulations
• Strong leadership, planning, and critical thinking skills
• Commitment to mentoring and developing staff
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience in disaster preparedness and emergency management
• Ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary responses to emergencies
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office
• POST Certification for a State Police Warrant (SSPO) and valid driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Currently POST Certified

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Campus Safety Second in Command
• Direct departmental initiatives including crime prevention, investigations, dispatch/communications, training and education, and emergency management
• Support and advance the missions of Wheaton College through best practices in campus law enforcement
• Enhance the protection of the campus community in accordance with laws and policies
• Foster a culture of collaboration, diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Coordinate investigations as assigned by the Director of Campus Safety
• Serve as a CLERY Team Leader
• Participate in the selection, management, and development of staff
• Serve as institutional liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
• Investigate various crimes and manage property and evidence
• Liaison for the Bristol County District Attorney's Office and Bristol District Court
• Conduct and oversee Internal Affairs investigations
• Liaison for training for Special State Police Officers (SSPO)

Benefits

• Flexible and competitive staff compensation
• Comprehensive benefits program
• Support for professional development
• Equal opportunity employer policies

What This Job Offers

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