Health and Safety (Safety/Security Manager, 0079153)

University of Hawaii•Kane'ohe, HI

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Office of Safety and Security, including long- and short-term planning, program development, and continuous assessment. Oversees campus-wide security and emergency preparedness programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. Develops, updates, and implements the College’s Emergency Response Plan and related emergency management protocols. Ensures alignment of campus emergency procedures with University of Hawaii System requirements, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and applicable federal, state, and county regulations. Serves in a leadership role within the campus Incident Command structure during emergencies and critical incidents. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates emergency drills, exercises, and actual incident responses to strengthen campus preparedness and continuity of operations. Coordinates building evacuations and manages emergency scene operations, including facility re-entry procedures. Develops and delivers campus safety and emergency preparedness training and educational programs. Establishes, reviews, and updates safety, security, and operational policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including the Jeanne Clery Act. Oversees environmental health and safety programs, including occupational safety, fire safety, hazardous materials management, and related regulatory requirements. Manages and maintains campus security infrastructure, including surveillance systems, alarm systems, emergency communication systems, security vehicles, and related equipment. Oversees the hiring, supervision, training, and performance management of University Security Officers and contracted security personnel. Manages the department’s budget and fiscal resources to ensure responsible and effective use of funds. Serves as liaison with campus departments, UH System offices, IT services (including cybersecurity coordination), and external agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services. Oversees incident reporting, crime statistics, regulatory reporting, investigations, and official communications related to campus safety and security; represents the department on campus committees and community partnerships. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Administrative Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Emergency Administration, or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for security and emergency management operations; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge or principles, practices and techniques in the area of security and emergency preparedness and response as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with area of security and emergency preparedness and response.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the general public, faculty/staff, University, State and Federal officials.
Knowledge of the Clery Act and its federal reporting requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, collective bargaining unit agreements, etc. to respond to and resolve a variety of work situations.
Experience in managing a budget.
Ability to travel for meetings, training, and other work-related activities, and to work beyond normal business hours — including evenings, weekends, holidays, and responding to campus emergencies after hours as required.

Nice To Haves

Considerable working knowledge of (experience with) Kuali Financial System (KFS).
Knowledge and/or experience in the capabilities and use of telecommunications systems.
Knowledge of Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and management of hazardous chemicals and waste.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and procedures relating to laws of seizures, evidence, and arrests.
Experience with Clery Act compliance.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Office of Safety and Security, including long- and short-term planning, program development, and continuous assessment.
Oversees campus-wide security and emergency preparedness programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Develops, updates, and implements the College’s Emergency Response Plan and related emergency management protocols.
Ensures alignment of campus emergency procedures with University of Hawaii System requirements, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and applicable federal, state, and county regulations.
Serves in a leadership role within the campus Incident Command structure during emergencies and critical incidents.
Plans, coordinates, and evaluates emergency drills, exercises, and actual incident responses to strengthen campus preparedness and continuity of operations.
Coordinates building evacuations and manages emergency scene operations, including facility re-entry procedures.
Develops and delivers campus safety and emergency preparedness training and educational programs.
Establishes, reviews, and updates safety, security, and operational policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including the Jeanne Clery Act.
Oversees environmental health and safety programs, including occupational safety, fire safety, hazardous materials management, and related regulatory requirements.
Manages and maintains campus security infrastructure, including surveillance systems, alarm systems, emergency communication systems, security vehicles, and related equipment.
Oversees the hiring, supervision, training, and performance management of University Security Officers and contracted security personnel.
Manages the department’s budget and fiscal resources to ensure responsible and effective use of funds.
Serves as liaison with campus departments, UH System offices, IT services (including cybersecurity coordination), and external agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services.
Oversees incident reporting, crime statistics, regulatory reporting, investigations, and official communications related to campus safety and security; represents the department on campus committees and community partnerships.
Other duties as assigned