Director of Public Safety

James Sprunt Community College•Kenansville, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Public Safety will coordinate campus safety and security through leadership and collaboration with all campus departments. This position will provide guidance on the functions and procedures to be followed and implemented to ensure a safe, secure campus for all students, employees, and visitors.

Requirements

Ability to remain calm in tense situations.
Ability to demonstrate good moral character.
Ability to work respectfully within a team environment.
Ability to interact effectively with all students, faculty, staff, and the public.
Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) for creating, writing, and submitting reports.
Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field and/or current N.C. law enforcement certifications.
Strong verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Valid driver's license that meets James Sprunt Community College's insurance requirements.
Must be a sworn officer in good standing with a local law enforcement agency in Duplin County or be sworn within 30 days of hire with a local law enforcement agency in Duplin County.
Minimum of 2 - 3 years of security/law enforcement experience or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
Bilingual.
4- 5 years of security/law enforcement experience or equivalent.
Prior community college or university campus safety/security law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct patrols of parking lots, buildings, and grounds to detect hazards and identify unauthorized persons on campus.
Secure buildings, manage traffic, and maintain a security presence at campus events.
Enforce campus safety policies and parking regulations.
Act as first responder to alarms, medical emergencies, and safety threats.
Prepare daily activity logs along with incident reports.
Assist college officials with the enforcement of James Sprunt Community College Policies and Procedures regarding safety and student conduct.
Identify hazardous operations and recommend solutions to minimize hazards.
Develop, coordinate, and deliver campus safety/security programs and initiatives.
Coordinate with the Vice President of Administrative & Fiscal Services on any issue relating to OSHA and other safety-related concerns.
Update and advise college personnel on safety and security matters.
Complete and publish the yearly Department of Education Campus Safety and Security Survey.
Perform work during emergencies and disasters.
Update and monitor the college’s Emergency Plan.
Update and manage the Crisis Management Program in collaboration with the Safety Committee.
Work with local law enforcement agencies to coordinate lockdown and other campus safety training for employees.
Provide supervision to part-time College Resource Officers and ensure schedules are coordinated to coincide with daytime, evening, holiday, and weekend classes and campus events.
Acquire computer/technology competencies as appropriate to the position.
Maintain security of personal computer access.
Perform other professional or job-related duties as assigned.
Serve on college committees as directed by supervisor.