Director, Public Safety and Security​/Chief of Police

The Director of Public Safety & Security/Chief of Police provides strategic leadership, oversight and operational management of the campus safety and security function for the College on both the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Reporting to the Vice President, Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, the Director/Chief is responsible for designing, implementing and continuously improving a comprehensive security program that enhances the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors;

mitigates risk; and supports the institution’s mission. This role leads a team of safety professionals (approximately 12 direct reports) and partners with campus departments, external agencies and community stakeholders to build an inclusive culture of safety, readiness and resilience.
* Serve as the primary liaison with local, state and federal public safety agencies, emergency services and professional associations; represent the College in external collaborative public safety efforts.
* Develop, implement, monitor and refine the College’s comprehensive security strategy, policies and procedures in alignment with institutional goals and with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations (including those specific to higher education).
* Establish and maintain the highest standards of professional ethics, service delivery and accountability within the College and among team members.
* Lead the organizational structure, staffing, training and performance management of the Department of Public Safety, applying sound management and professional standards.
* Collaborate with campus partners (Facilities, Student Affairs, Student Life, HR, etc.) to integrate safety and security considerations into campus operations, programs and events.
* Collaborate closely with the Manager of Workplace Safety and Health Operations, IT, and Facilities departments to coordinate safety and security initiatives, emergency preparedness planning, access control, and the implementation of technological security measures.
* Act in a leadership role as a member of the College’s emergency management or incident command structure and assume leadership roles in emergency response, business continuity and campus crisis operations as needed.
* Must perform duties within the framework of federal, state, and local laws and within the framework of College policies, procedures and regulations, and other applicable regulations governing public safety agencies and institutions of higher education. Also, the Director is required to clarify and communicate statements of department policy and procedures to all constituents of the College community as necessary.
* Responsible for developing and maintaining liaison with university professional associations such as IACLEA and with area law enforcement agencies, including federal, state and local agencies, the courts and prosecutors’ offices.
* Manage the department’s budget, resources, contracts, technology and equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency.
* Develop the organizational structure of the division in accordance with professional standards and, by application of sound management techniques and principles, integrate related activities under the control of intermediate supervisors and shall be held accountable for effective conduct of such activities.
* Responsible for the supervision and control of those personnel in the Department of Public Safety.
* Exercise considerable independent judgement and is expected to direct the internal activities of the Department of Public Safety effectively and professionally.
* Responsible for recruiting, selecting, training, special assignments, promotions, disciplinary and all other administrative action regarding personnel under security leadership.
* Perform other duties that may be pertinent.
* Thorough knowledge of safety and security best practices, risk management frameworks and security operations in a higher-education environment.
* Working knowledge of relevant federal and state statutes, regulations and case law applicable to campus safety, such as crime reporting, Title IX, the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus…