Chief of Campus Security

Location: Baton Rouge, LA
Department: Campus Security / Public Safety
Reports To: Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is looking for a bold, strategic, and people-centered Chief of Campus Security to lead our campus safety efforts into the future. This is more than a security role, it’s an opportunity to shape a culture of safety, trust, and belonging across an entire college community. The Chief of Campus Security acts as the top law enforcement leader for Baton Rouge Community College, providing strategic direction, operational management, and policy guidance for all campus public safety activities. This position assists in providing a safe, secure, and inclusive campus environment that aligns with the College’s mission, Strategic Pillar of Student and Employee Success, and Standards of Excellence, including Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation. The Chief oversees the modernization of public safety operations, builds community trust, and ensures full adherence to federal, state, and system regulations.

Responsibilities

• 25% – Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight: Provides executive leadership for all public safety operations, including patrol, investigations, and emergency response; establishes departmental vision, priorities, and performance standards aligned with institutional strategy.
• 20% – Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management: Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws (including Clery Act), LCTCS requirements, and law enforcement best practices; ensures audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• 15% – Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management: Leads campus emergency preparedness planning and response; serves as a key member of the College’s Crisis Management Team; coordinates response protocols and continuity strategies.
• 10% – Community Engagement & Campus Partnerships: Builds and sustains relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners; promotes trust through visibility, transparency, and safety education initiatives.
• 10% – Organizational Development & Training: Establishes and promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement; oversees training, certification, and leadership development of public safety personnel.
• 10% – Operations & Technology Management: Oversees security technologies, parking operations, and identification systems to support a modern, efficient, and secure campus environment.
• 5% – Budget & Resource Management: Develops and manages departmental budget; ensures effective allocation of personnel, equipment, and financial resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in any field of study.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or other related field from an accredited college or university.
• 10 years of progressive policing experience, including 5 years in a command-level position (e.g., Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Division Chief).
• Ability to meet certification requirements under Louisiana Revised Statutes, LRS 17:1805, Authority of University or College Police Officer.
• Experience supervising sworn personnel and managing public safety operations.
• Knowledge of modern policing practices, emergency response, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness.

Skills

• Demonstrated law enforcement leadership experience with progressively responsible supervisory or management roles.
• Experience supervising sworn law enforcement personnel and managing public safety operations.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, including criminal and administrative investigations, community engagement, emergency response coordination, and professional accountability standards.
• Experience developing or implementing departmental policies and procedures.
• Experience coordinating with local, state, or federal law enforcement or emergency response agencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational management skills.
• Knowledge of Clery Act compliance and campus safety regulations.
• Commissioned and completed POST-certified firearms training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field.
• Experience in higher education or campus law enforcement.
• Experience leading organizational change, modernization efforts, or departmental culture improvements.
• Experience implementing or managing security technologies (CCTV systems, access control, dispatch systems, etc.).
• Experience managing budgets, implementing security technology.
• Experience in professional development and training programs.
• Experience with Incident Command System (ICS) and emergency response coordination.
• Completion of advanced police leadership or management training, such as the FBI National Academy or Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, or possession of related training obtained at a state level.
• Knowledge of Title IX compliance and campus safety regulations.

Benefits

As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include:

• Retirement options.
• Multiple medical insurance options.
• Supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.).
• Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses).
• Holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas).
• Generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits.
• Employee Assistance Program.

Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort, and length of employment.

At BRCC, we believe safety is the foundation for student success and employee excellence. As our Chief of Campus Security, you won’t just manage operations, you’ll help shape the future of our institution.