Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
About The Position
The Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness reports directly to the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness (PSEP) and is responsible for providing day-to-day supervision, oversight, and leadership for public safety and emergency preparedness for the campus. This role works collaboratively with the Chancellor, the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity, the Executive Director of Clery Compliance, and other key campus stakeholders. The position involves implementing emergency management and business continuity plans, planning and executing drills and exercises, ensuring Clery Act compliance, and establishing security staffing plans. The Director will also oversee physical security systems, provide PSEP leadership during crises, liaise with the Executive Director, and collaborate with facilities on event coordination. Additionally, the role involves maintaining campus emergency notification systems, meeting with the campus safety committee and AWARE Team, and fostering a culture of collaboration and high-quality service. All responsibilities must be conducted within the parameters of FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred.
- A minimum of 2 years of related experience showing a progression of responsibility and supervision, preferably in post-secondary education.
- Must be adept at resolving individual and group conflicts, and must have excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Must possess excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization.
- Must have the ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development.
- Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by our students and employees and which every individual feels respected and valued.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assists in the recruitment, selection, retention, and development of campus Public Safety staff.
- Provides direct supervision to campus Public Safety staff.
- Works with the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity to implement comprehensive emergency management and business continuity plans and practices on campus.
- Works with the Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity, Chancellor, and campus leadership to plan, draft, and execute progressive Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program compliant drills and exercises.
- Works with the Executive Director of Clery Compliance to ensure campus compliance with the Clery Act.
- Collaborates with Chancellor and the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness to establish a threat and risk based front-line security staffing plan.
- Acts upon guidance, in line with PSEP standards, for physical security including but not limited to surveillance camera systems and electronic access control.
- Provides PSEP leadership during campus crisis or emergency and liaise with Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness.
- Meets regularly with campus safety committee to identify and address safety concerns and issues relating to safety on campus.
- Serving as a model for strong leadership, develops and supports the Campus culture of team collaboration and commitment to delivering high quality services and outcomes, by being student- and employee-centered.
- Assists in maintaining campus emergency notification systems.
- Works with facilities in scheduling and coordinating events when public safety is needed.
- Meets regularly with AWARE Team.
Benefits
- Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
- Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
- Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
- Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
- Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
- Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
- 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
- Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
- Paid professional development opportunities
- Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
- Flexible work arrangements where available
- Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
- Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
- Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
