Director for Campus Safety

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of New York, the University of Mount Saint Vincent is an academically excellent, authentically inclusive, Catholic and ecumenical liberal arts university. The University combines a strong core curriculum with a full array of majors in the liberal arts and, within the tradition of liberal education, selected professional fields of study.

At Mount Saint Vincent, a student’s education extends beyond knowledge, skills, and preparation for work. We seek the development of the whole person. In the spirit of Vincent de Paul and Elizabeth Ann Seton, we foster an understanding of our common humanity, a commitment to human dignity, and a full appreciation of our obligations to each other. The Men’s and Women’s Coach is responsible for providing leadership, organization and administration of the Men’s and Women’s program

Through its School of Professional and Continuing Studies, the University extends its primary undergraduate mission by offering high quality graduate studies in business, education and nursing and an array of undergraduate and certificate programs serving non-traditional students.

The Director for Campus Safety is responsible for the overall leadership, management, and operation of the University’s Campus Safety Department. Campus Safety is within the Division of Operations, and the position reports to the VP and AVP for Operations. The Director is responsible for maintaining a safe, secure, professional, and service-oriented environment for students, faculty, staff, Sisters of Charity of New York (SCNY), visitors, and University assets and facilities.

This position provides strategic leadership and oversight of the University’s 24/7 Campus Safety operation, including departmental staffing and supervision, patrol and response operations, campus access and visitor management, parking enforcement, security technology, emergency preparedness, incident management, and related safety programs. The Director develops, implements, and maintains policies, procedures, and practices that promote a safe and secure campus environment, support the University’s mission, and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and industry standards.

As an essential employee, this position must remain or report for work during partial or full-day closings of the University due to hazardous or emergency conditions, including inclement weather, as needed. The Director must also be available to respond to significant incidents and emergencies outside of normal business hours.

• Lead and manage the Campus Safety Department, including hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, development, and performance evaluation of Campus Safety personnel.
• Ensure appropriate 24/7 staffing, supervision, post coverage, patrol operations, and departmental readiness, addressing staffing or operational issues as necessary.
• Develop, implement, review, and enforce Campus Safety policies, procedures, post orders, emergency response protocols, parking policies, and other departmental standards, and ensure departmental personnel adhere to established University and Campus Safety policies and procedures.
• Promote a professional, service-oriented, and community-centered approach to Campus Safety and foster a culture of accountability, preparedness, and safety awareness throughout the University.

• Oversee Campus Safety response to incidents and emergencies and serve as a key member of the University’s emergency response structure. Lead Campus Safety operations during emergencies and coordinate response activities with University leadership and appropriate internal and external partners.
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