Director of Public Safety
Director of Public Safety
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Job Description
Summary of Position
The Director of Public Safety directs the Universitys security and environmental health and safety functions; including personnel budgets systems policies and procedures. This position develops and maintains strategic plans and comprehensive initiatives for the management of risk with additional consideration directed at international study abroad sites.
Primary Responsibilities
Individual/Asset Protection: Develop and administer resources focused on comprehensive plans promoting a safe learning and working environment for students guests faculty and staff. Identify departmental needs develop policies and procedures and assist with investigations and documentation. Responsible for Campus Security Act compliance and other required reports.
Transportation Administration: Provide oversight of the assessment and management of campus transportation and parking needs policies plans and enforcement.
Communications: Oversee campus switchboard dispatch and emergency/oncall communications.
Budgets/Procurement: Prepare annual department budget and manage expenditures. Approve supply and equipment purchases and identify suppliers and resources.
Team Leadership: Assign and control flow of work managing operational and capital fiscal resources hiring and onboarding ensuring training for and managing performance of employees students and third party services associated with public safety communications and transportation services.
OnCall Responsibilities: Serves in an oncall capacity to ensure emergencies are adequately addressed.
Conduct/Title IX: Works with the Universitys conduct and Title IX teams to help enforce Universitys standards of conduct including investigating and/or adjudicating alleged violations.
External Relationships: Works with local state and federal law enforcement agencies and maintains ongoing partnerships with local law enforcement first responders and other support organizations associated with emergency preparedness response and recovery.
Crime Prevention: Ensure training for faculty staff and students across the University in worksafety crime prevention loss control emergency procedures and personal safety; conduct safety inspections.
Systems: Conduct needs assessment and ensure effectiveness of safety and security systems: locks fire and security alarms card access CCTVs dispatch/reporting/record keeping software etc.
Additional Responsibilities
Workers Compensation: Coordinate with Human Resources in reducing work injuries; ensure remediation of environmental problems (e.g. ergonomics); investigation reporting.
Other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Typical work environment is an office with regular computer and phone use. Sedentary work for long periods of time.
Occasional strenuous physical conditions or potentially extreme temperature conditions such as medical or security emergencies indoors or outdoors.
Exposure to irritating noise levels or substances such as in emergencies chemicals mace.
Intense work environment associated with infrequent encounters with hostile or injured people.
Occasional long or irregular hours including some weekends and evenings.
Occasional travel.
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in criminal justice or related field.
Seven (7) years of professional experience in public safety security or related field.
Five (5) years of professional experience in supervision and administration.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of higher education compliance requirements (e.g. Clery Act FERPA Kari Koskinen Title IX/VAWA etc.).
Demonstrated intercultural competence with an ability to adapt and develop new skills.
Knowledge Skills Abilities
Ability to be attentive to details be accurate be precise and maintain confidentiality as needed.
Ability to lead/teach in a team environment; work independently with little supervision.
Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding while handling potentially frequent interruptions.
Ability to show initiative organize workflow and manage one or more projects.
Ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment.
Preferred Qualifications
Professional experience working on a college/university campus.
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
First responder first aid CPP AED certification(s).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Google Suite and security reporting software.
Familiarity with card access fire and security alarms and CCTV systems.
Additional Information :
Application Instructions:
All applicants must attach the following for consideration:
- Resume (required)
- Cover Letter (required)
Benefits at Augsburg
Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including:
Medical dental and vision coverage.
A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility.
Up to 100% tuition remission for employees spouses and dependents and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US.
Generous paid timeoff including 14 paid holidays 12 sick days 2 community service days and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire.
Employerpaid STD LTD and life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.
Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement
Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender sexual orientation marital status gender identity race age disability religion national origin color or any other protected class.
Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race color creed religion gender age national origin familial status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status or public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number:or email:
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
