Campus Safety – Assistant Director

Job Details

Department:  Other
Job Type:  Staff
Status:  Exempt
Deadline:  Until Filled

The Campus Safety Assistant Director will provide administrative and managerial support to the department as well as emergency planning services for the university to ensure that the Office of Campus Safety meets its goals of supporting the university’s mission by fostering a culture of safety that provides space for educational and spiritual growth.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Collaborate with the Director to provide direction and leadership for the department.
• Be proficient in the duties of a Campus Safety Officer and able to perform those duties.
• Competently assist the Director to plan, organize, direct and evaluate the university’s emergency management program.
• Assist with developing and updating university’s Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) including basic plan, disaster declaration procedures, line of succession, emergency support functions, and response plan annexes.
• Assist university departments with development and implementation of emergency, disaster and recovery plans and procedures specific to each department.
• Help ensure continuity of university operations during emergency and or disaster conditions by conducting drills and assisting with vulnerability and risk/hazard assessments.
• With the Director, manage disaster response or crisis management activities in coordination with university leaders and local emergency management officials.
• Develop and deliver training on emergency management topics as needed for the university. Analyze and evaluate drills, exercises, training performance and preparedness and help in making necessary adjustments.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of emergency management issues and requirements providing information to university officials as needed.
• Oversee part-time and student members of the Campus Safety team.
• Assist with the Annual Security Report (Clery), and the Daily Crime and Fire Log.
• Assist with training of department personnel, specifically CPR/First Aid/AED certification (instructor training will be provided).
• Review reports completed by campus safety officers.
• Assist with the regular review and updating of departmental procedures.
• Facilitate the student parking permit/citation/appeals processes, advising the Student Parking and Safety Committee.
• Maintain and promote positive working relationships with other university departments, area law enforcement and other service providers.
• Act as the Director in their absence.
• Communicate fully with the Director.
• This is a first shift position but second and third shift work may be required on occasion.

Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. A major in Emergency Management, Public Safety, Public Administration or a related field preferred.
• Three (3) years of progressive work experience as an emergency responder with EMT or paramedic experience preferred.
• Three (3) years of demonstrated effective personnel supervision.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to provide the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential functions of the job will be considered.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop an effective campus emergency plan.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to provide positive leadership.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and the ability to work with others.