Director of Public Safety and Security; Chief

Director of Public Safety and Security (Chief)
Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Screening of applications will begin September 10th, 2026.

NOTE:

All applicants under consideration for employment at Fayetteville Technical Community College will be required to complete a consent form that allows FTCC to conduct a criminal background check on your behalf so that you may be considered further for the position for which you have applied.

Three (3) Professional References Are Required.

“ Please note, Fayetteville Technical Community College will not support an application for a new work visa, such as an H-1B, and will not sponsor the STEM OPT extension.”

Candidate(s) recommended for hire are subject to a criminal background check.

Position Title Director of Public Safety and Security (Chief)

Fayetteville Technical Community College is recruiting for a new member to join our Public Safety & Security Team and now accepting applications for a full-time Director of Public Safety & Security!
The Director will plan, organize, and supervise campus safety and security services and programs;
Oversee operational functions of the Emergency Management Response Program ( EORP ) ensuring all staff and faculty and students are professionally trained to meet college safety and security requirements. Promoting positive community services and relations with the College and local community. Ensure a comprehensive Crime Prevention Program is sustained. Provide oversight of key/access (Physical Security) control systems and identification card processing.

Support College Title IX Coordinators by conducting Title IX investigations and collecting evidence for data-driven decisions related to Title IX and other misconduct of faculty, staff, and students. Comply with Clery Act federal mandates, including annual reporting. Supervise and coordinate campus parking and vehicle registration; and to perform a variety of tasks related to campus security ensuring that the overall mission of FTCC can be accomplished in a safe and secure environment.

Provide training to the Assistant Director of Public Safety and Security (Captain) and other security supervisors to assure high standards of performance across a multi-campus operation.
We offer a valuable benefits package that includes the following:

Essential Duties—Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Leadership and management of the FTCC Department of Public Safety and Security, a 24/7/365 operation; including hiring, training, direction, and supervision of police officers, non- sworn Public Safety Officers, dispatchers, and contract security officers.
• Manage, direct, and organize Public Safety and Security Department activities including planning, organizing, prioritizing, assigning, supervising, and review the work of personnel involved in the provision of campus traffic control and security for multi-campus locations providing a safe working and study environment.
• Assume lead staff position for emergency preparedness and coordinates with outside agencies, faculty, and staff to implement the National Incident Command structure.
• Assume Incident Commander Role in emergencies until and/or unless relieved by an appropriated outside public safety official.
• Collaborate with Federal, State, and local leaders (Chief of Police, Sheriff, Fire Chief, Director of County Emergency Management, and State and Federal Agencies) on community issues, emergencies, and investigations that may affect the college.
• Identify and recommend new and innovative ways to utilize technology to achieve college safety and security goals and objectives.
• Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives:…