Assistant Director of Security and Safety of Administration

Assistant Director of Security and Safety of Administration

• Please be advised that the college is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must have authorization to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship.
• Upon hire, candidate may be required to arrange for an official transcript of highest degree earned to be mailed/transmitted directly from the institution to RIC.
• Applicants must attach a copy of diploma from the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy or equivalent training academy in order to complete the application process and to be considered for the position.

Posting Number

Posting Number NC00878

Position Title

Position Title Assistant Director of Security and Safety of Administration

Division

Division Administration and Finance Division

Department Name

Department Name Security and Safety Department

Position Type

Position Type Staff - Non Classified

The Assistant Director of Security and Safety of Administration supports the Director of Security and Safety/Chief of Campus Police in the administration and oversight of campus security and safety operations. The position is responsible for coordinating police accreditation efforts, developing and maintaining policies and procedures, overseeing training and professional development, and ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. The role also serves as Department Inspector, manages the Field Training and Evaluation Program, oversees internal audits and investigations, and administers physical key and access-control systems.

The position requires strong knowledge of law enforcement administration, accreditation processes, and campus safety practices, as well as significant public safety and administrative experience.

Assist the Director of Security and Safety/Chief of Campus Police with the administration of the Department with regard to the training, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, along with professional standards and accreditation and best practices pertaining to campus security and safety.

• Assist the Director in managing the College Security and Safety Department with regard to the administration of training and development of written directives/policies as it pertains to campus security, safety and health in accordance with Board of Education and College policy.
• Review a wide variety of complex legislative and technical issues concerning law enforcement standards and the accreditation process.
• Coordinate the college’s Police Accreditation programs in its efforts to maintain ( RIPAC ) and national ( CALEA ) certifications.
• Draft new written directives/policies or assign writing projects to others that achieve accreditation objectives.
• Obtain proofs of compliance to satisfy accreditation standards.
• Maintain data entry of policy and accreditation compliance in appropriate accreditation software.
• Assign, direct and coordinate groups of employees to achieve plans of action, recommendations to the Director other activities that meet compliance with applicable accreditation standards.
• Keep abreast of all aspects of the accreditation process, including proposed changes or amendments to the standards, assessing the impact of changes on current policies and procedures of the agency.
• Assist in identification and development of new programs, systems, procedures, or equipment to improve performance of the agency in compliance with applicable standards.
• Meet regularly with the Director and key employees to identify needs and report progress on accreditation efforts.
• Provide accreditation training for agency employees.
• Maintain master and archive files for agency written directives.
• Familiarize new employees with the accreditation process and provide in-service training to incumbent employees.
• Act as a liaison to Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission ( RIPAC ) on all accreditation related matters.
• Act as the Department Inspector to oversee rules and regulations, policies and procedures, internal investigations, evidence and property control and auditing, and the personnel evaluation process.
• Manage the Field Training and…