Manager of Security Operations

At Bethel, we believe a safe and secure campus is the foundation upon which students can lead lives of impact and transformative learning. The Manager of Security Operations plays a vital role in this mission by ensuring our community remains a protected space where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

This is an ideal role for a disciplined leader who thrives on operational excellence and enjoys the challenge of managing a dedicated 24/7 security team, in a dynamic environment. In this role, you’ll be the primary engine behind the security team, supervising patrol staff and serving as a key coordinator for physical security systems, including electronic access control and video surveillance.

You'll manage the essential “behind-the-scenes” oversight that keeps our campus secure. Whether you are mentoring a new officer or collaborating with campus partners to secure a major university event, you’ll be a pillar of professional reliability.

You’ll join a dedicated, service-oriented team that values vigilance, integrity, and a shared commitment to Bethel’s Christ-centered community. If you are energized by the responsibility of protecting a vibrant campus and want to lead a team that serves our community with purpose and professional excellence, we’d love to meet you.

The salary range for this role is 50,000 – 53,000 annually.

• Oversee departmental operations for the security team which operates 24/7/365.
• Supervise security patrol staff, direct work assignments, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate performance.
• Ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance while identifying and addressing areas of risk.
• Provide on-site support for campus events, including coordinating with campus partners.
• Assist the Director with policies, programs, initiatives, and security systems/surveillance related to safety and security.

• Support customer service operations:
  Campus parking, , and access management.
• Oversee policies and procedures supporting physical campus access, supporting University operations.

• Coordinate submission of the Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics (Clery Act).
• Partner with campus departments and Campus Security Authorities in collecting data to publish Annual Security and Fire Safety reports.
• Assist in training, policy revisions, audits and compliance investigations related to the Clery Act.

None specified.

• Bachelor’s degree in related field

• 4+ years of experience in physical security or executive protection
• Must hold or obtain Frist Aid, CPR, and AED certification through the American Heart Association within 60 days of employment.
• Must hold or obtain a permit to carry in accordance with state statute within 60 days of employment.

• Supervisory experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• Previous experience in higher education

• Ability to anticipate and solve problems with little direction.
• Self-directed, able to work independently, and function well as a member of a larger team.
• Strong communication skills in verbal and written contexts.
• Able to organize, complete, and manage multiple priorities promptly and effectively.
• Ability to work closely with students and patience in answering repetitive questions.
• Must be able to complete annual training on use of force and qualification in the weapons they carry, in compliance with state standards.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn and adopt new technology.
• Must be able to handle sensitive, confidential information in a mature, professional manner.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
• Able to work in an office setting with multiple distractions and interruptions.

Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this…