Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Please Note:
The salary range for this position is $97,399.00 - $ annually. The salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and related experience. Typically, new hires start no higher than $/year, based on Pierce College's Administrative/Exempt Compensation Plan.

The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college.

The Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness
supports the leadership and daily operations of the Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness departments and serves as the acting Director in the District Director’s absence. This role supervises three full time Campus Safety Supervisors and oversees the Campus Safety Department at both campuses including providing oversight of scheduling, participating in hiring decisions, performance management of supervisors, and assisting supervisors with performance management of Campus Safety Officers.

The Assistant Director helps develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures, safety protocols, and operational standards while ensuring high-quality incident response and documentation. The position requires flexibility, including nights, weekends, supporting emergency callouts, and participation in a shared 24/7 on call rotation to support duty staff and respond to routine, priority, and emergency calls. The Assistant Director contributes to a comprehensive training program for Campus Safety personnel, supports emergency management training for the campus community, and assists with emergency planning, drills, and security assessments.

Additional responsibilities include coordinating with law enforcement and local agencies, overseeing security technologies such as CCTV systems, conducting internal Campus Safety investigations involving vehicle-related incidents, lost or missing property, and other safety concerns, and supporting budget and strategic planning efforts. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate and perform effectively in both routine and high-pressure situations to ensure the safety and security of the campus community.

This position reports to the District Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Pierce College is a high-performing, mission-driven, data-informed, student-focused district committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For nearly 60 years, Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. The district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is an Achieving the Dream Leader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award, given for measurable improvements in student outcomes.

Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning, certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution, employment and earnings rates after graduation, and access for and success of minority and low-income students.

Pierce College District was named as a Top 10 finalist for the 2021 Aspen Prize and a Top 25 for 2023. Pierce is also one of 30 original AACC Guided Pathways colleges and one of first five College Spark Washington pathways colleges. We have bold goals to have all students on a career pathway to increase completion rates for all students and to close achievement gaps by 2027.

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