College Director, Safety & Security

SCOPE OF WORK: Reporting to the Business Operations Officer, the Director of Campus Safety plans, develops, and directs all aspects of campus public safety to ensure the safety and security of all students, faculty, staff, and visitors; the protection of College property and facilities; the appropriate investigation of criminal activity reports and safety-related incidents; and the efficient and effective operation of the department in support of the College’s mission, vision, and values.

ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Directs all aspects of College Safety and Security operations including the supervision, training, scheduling, and evaluation of Campus Safety & Security Officers and staff.
• Works with all departments/constituents on campus, as needed, to ensure the safety and well‑being of all, students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Fosters & maintains a culture of collaboration, respect, helpfulness, and support in the Campus Safety department and across the College.
• Models and ensures that departmental practices and employee conduct align with the College’s mission, vision, and values.
• Supports orderly behavior among students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Embraces NHTI’s restorative justice approach to violations of the Student Code of Conduct, and, where appropriate, supports enforcement of the Student Code of Conduct.
• Cooperates with law enforcement agencies in all matters of security, including criminal violations on campus.
• Cooperates with local fire department and state fire marshal office to ensure campus facilities and activities are compliant with fire safety laws and regulations and cooperates in the investigation of all fire related issues and arsons on campus.
• Conducts and oversees investigations concerning campus policy violations and/or potential violations of state law; appropriately refers incidents to other college departments (e.g., Residence Life, Student Conduct) and external agencies for investigation or follow-up, as needed
• Leads campus emergency preparedness and safety programs, including the development, implementation, and review of safety measures, warning systems, training programs, tabletop exercises, and drills to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and emergency management standards and regulations. Maintains required documentation and records.
• Investigates occupational accidents or injuries to identify hazards and implements corrective actions in coordination with appropriate College departments, revising safety procedures as necessary to support compliance and risk reduction.
• Oversees safety devices and warning systems, including fire panels, smoke and heat devices, pull stations, and sprinkler systems as well as security equipment, including card access systems, burglar alarms, video cameras and video monitors in campus buildings and on campus grounds, conducts campus wide fire drills;
• Maintains key and  and records for the college; leads and trains Safety & Security Officers for the issuance of all keys/IDs to students, faculty, and staff.
• Ensures Clery Act compliance as mandated by the Department of Education.
• Tracks developments in law, regulations, and best practices related to the safe operation of the College; advises administration and informs and trains students, faculty, and staff, as appropriate.
• Participates in college committees, teams, ad hoc groups, and activities related to Campus Safety and/or to ensure the perspective of Campus Safety is appropriately represented in shared governance.
• Complies with all college, system, state and federal rules and regulations.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university with a major study in the field of criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or a related field of study. Each additional year of formal education may be substituted for one year of work experience.

Experience: Five (5) years of experience in the field of criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or a related field, with at least three (3) years of experience supervising police, security, correctional staff and/or operations. Each additional year of…