Assistant Director Campus Safety & Emerg. Mngmt

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Director of Campus Safety, the Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management is responsible for the overall management and oversight of campus security operations. This role supports the safety and well-being of the campus community by ensuring the effective enforcement of policies and procedures, supervising assigned personnel, and maintaining a secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Assistant Director provides leadership in day-to-day operational activities, interprets and enforces institutional rules and regulations in a firm, fair, and consistent manner, and works collaboratively across the institution. This position requires the ability to supervise and direct students in a calm, professional, and respectful manner while fostering positive working relationships with faculty, administration, staff, and external visitors.

The Campus Safety and Emergency Management Department operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. As such, the Assistant Director must be able to work flexible hours, including rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays, as operational needs require.

Essential Accountabilities

• Supervise and provide leadership for the Campus Safety and Emergency Management department. Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and providing regular performance appraisals of all departmental personnel, including all Campus Safety officers and student workers.
• Supervise and control safety and security in or around campus buildings, facilities, and areas adjacent to the campus sites.
• Works closely with the Dean of Students and the Campus Life staff on issues that directly or indirectly affect students.
• Report incidents of student misconduct to the proper university authorities and serve as a positive role model for students and employees.
• Provide general campus supervision, including all university buildings, facilities, recreational, and athletic areas. Directs campus visitors to destinations and prevents unlawful loitering.
• Provide security for parking areas.
• Exercise control to the extent reasonably necessary to maintain order, protect property, and protect the health and safety of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with outside agencies such as police and fire officials. Coordinate with such outside agencies when planning school events, emergency drills, and investigations.
• Assists with the university's compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and emergency protocols, including regular testing of the fire alarm and emergency systems and Clery Act compliance.
• Assists in the development and implementation of emergency plans and procedures.
• Conduct regular security audits and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the blue light emergency phones on campus.
• Oversee and conduct periodic training, as required by local, state, and federal regulations, for all Campus Safety and Emergency Management staff and other staff, as needed.
• Oversee daily vehicle use logs for all Campus Safety and Emergency Management vehicles.
• Responsible for investigating, reporting, and following up on all incidents that occur on campus.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all investigations and university matters.
• Assist the CEO/President, Senior Vice President, and others as needed on all campus safety and emergency management matters.
• Assist the university Threat Assessment Team (TAT) and manage TAT meetings and activities.
• Assist with managing and overseeing University Security systems to include, but not limited to, camera, door access, ID card (both associate and student), and Emergency Notification systems.
• All other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications & Competencies

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function (list below).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in emergency management, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement or related experience
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• Experience operating within the Incident Command System (ICS) and conducting emergency training, preparedness drills, and exercises.
• Knowledge of: Higher Education regulations in connection with student conduct; laws about juveniles; and controlled substances and their effect upon behavior.
• Familiarity with a school environment is preferred.
• Hold and maintain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License, proper insurance, and a good driving record.
• Possess and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Guard certification throughout the course of employment.

Physical Demands - This position requires the ability to:

• Work effectively and cooperatively with students, faculty, administrators, staff, and visitors
• Interpret, apply, and enforce rules and regulations firmly, fairly, and consistently
• Perform non-violent crisis intervention procedures
• Work in a wide range of weather conditions
• Push and/or pull tools and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds
• Sustain strenuous manual labor for up to eight hours
• Operate a variety of vehicles and bicycles safely and effectively
• Work safely at various elevated heights and in restricted or confined spaces