Director of Campus Safety

The Director of Campus Safety provides strategic leadership for the Department of Campus safety which includes maintaining a safe and secure campus environment, leading crisis/emergency preparedness efforts and providing for compliance-related reporting. This role works closely with senior leadership in the mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery efforts during an emergency situation. The Director provides leadership, guidance and education for campus community members on safety and security issues and serves as the college’s liaison with all local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.

• Develop, implement, and manage policies, procedures, and programs that promote a safe and secure campus environment.
• Coordinate campus-wide efforts related to campus safety, crisis preparedness, emergency response, and business continuity planning.
• Provide leadership and supervision for the Campus Safety Department, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development of staff and student personnel.
• Maintain strong collaborative relationships with local law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies, coordinating response to campus incidents and emergencies.
• Conduct and oversee safety audits, risk assessment, and emergency drills, to ensure institutional preparedness and continuous improvement.
• Ensure institutional compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to campus safety, including maintaining awareness of evolving higher-education regulatory requirements.
• Investigate campus incidents, including accidents, injuries, crimes, and policy violations, maintain accurate records, and coordinate communications with law enforcement and appropriate campus officials.
• Develop and deliver campus safety education, training programs, and prevention initiatives for students, faculty, and staff.
• Manage campus safety technology systems, operational budgets, safety equipment, and emergency communication tools, including evaluation and implementation of new solutions.
• Oversee parking enforcement, event safety coordination, safety communications, and other operational services provided by Campus Safety.
• Serve in the administrative on-call rotation and provide leadership during significant campus emergencies or crises.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Support the College’s mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
• Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities.

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• Knowledge of campus and community resources as they relate to campus safety.
• Demonstrated knowledge of legislative/reporting mandates, practices, policies, and procedures impacting campus security and safety, including the Clery Act, Title IX, FERPA , and others.
• Ability to develop and execute a comprehensive risk management program related to campus safety, including identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Ability to conduct regular risk assessment of campus safety responsibilities and recommend changes to policies or procedures to reduce risk…