Director Of Campus Safety Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, or a related field from an accredited college or university; alternatively, meet one of the stated education-equivalency pathways.
• For the education-equivalency pathway, have four years of experience in emergency management, military, public safety, law enforcement, or security; or four years of qualifying education and relevant professional experience. Experience used for this equivalency must be in addition to the position’s minimum experience requirement.
• At least three years of experience working in higher education, security organizations, or the military, including budget management and staff supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Experience managing a Campus Safety or Security Department.
• Familiarity with FEMA’s Incident Command System (ICS).
• Experience managing security operations, large groups, or military-style organizations.
• Consent to and pass a criminal records background check after a conditional offer.
• Have a valid Washington driver’s license at the time of hire and successfully complete a driver’s record check.
• Obtain and maintain CPR, AED, and first aid certifications within 120 days of employment.
• Obtain clearance to enter Joint Base Lewis-McChord.
• Be able to travel independently between college campuses and other work locations.
• Demonstrate adaptability, effective time and priority management, critical and reflective thinking, and effective communication across contexts and methods.
• Ensure compliance with assigned budget limits and make resource decisions that maximize value to the College.
• Support inclusion, multicultural perspectives, and Pierce College’s equity, diversity, and inclusion mission.
• Demonstrate responsible professional conduct, accountability, effective relationship-building, teamwork, job-specific knowledge, and current knowledge of relevant best practices, regulations, and mandates.
• Make timely, data-informed decisions and help employees develop through feedback, instruction, and encouragement.
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain safety protocols, policies, procedures, and operational standards under the District Director’s direction.
• Assume the District Director’s responsibilities during their absence and support other administrative areas as needed.
• Keep management informed of critical information affecting campus safety and complete projects assigned by the District Director.
• Assist in developing and implementing Campus Safety Department procedures and emergency preparedness procedures.
• Manage, develop, train, and supervise Campus Safety Supervisors, including evaluating their performance and completing regular feedback and annual professional development plans.
• Participate in hiring decisions and oversee scheduling with the District Director to provide service and maintain minimum staffing levels at both campuses.
• Collaborate with campus administration on special events, policies, emergency procedures, and other campus safety activities.
• Develop strategies for managing campus traffic during special events and the academic year, and issue traffic and parking citations according to established procedures.
• Investigate crimes and other campus incidents with Campus Safety Supervisors; prepare and review incident reports and ensure appropriate follow-up.
• Investigate and report unauthorized persons on college grounds or in buildings and address disturbances according to established policy.
• Develop crime prevention activities and enforce applicable laws, traffic regulations, and campus safety regulations.
• Oversee vehicle and foot patrol operations, protect individuals, manage crowds, and respond to calls involving the safety of students, staff, and faculty or protection of college property.
• Maintain Campus Safety Department operations and services at a high level of performance.
• Oversee Clery reporting in collaboration with the Program Specialist 2.
• Oversee Incident Command System training and operations with the District Director.
• Oversee emergency mass notification operations using the E Launch system.
• Coordinate with law enforcement and local agencies and oversee security technologies, including CCTV systems.
• Conduct internal Campus Safety investigations involving vehicle-related incidents, lost or missing property, and other safety concerns.
• Support budget and strategic planning efforts.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for the employee and dependents.
• Life and long-term disability insurance.
• Vacation, sick, and personal leave.
• Reduced tuition.
• Retirement benefits.
• A comprehensive benefits package stated to be worth an additional value equivalent to about 30% of salary.