Chief of Campus Security-Baton Rouge Community ...

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides executive leadership for all public safety operations, including patrol, investigations, and emergency response; establishes departmental vision, priorities, and performance of standards aligned with institutional strategy.
• 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.
• 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.
• Buils and sustains relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners; promotes trust through visibility, transparency, and safety education initiatives.
• Establishes and promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement; oversees training, certification, and leadership development of public safety personnel.
• Oversees security technologies, parking operations, and identification systems to support a modern, efficient, and secure campus environment.
• Develops and manages departmental budget; ensures effective allocation of personnel, equipment, and financial resources.

Required Education

Bachelor's degree in any field of study

Required Experience

• 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

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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

Required Licenses or Certifications

Commissioned and completed POST-certified firearms training.

Benefits

• Retirement
• 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

Why Join Us

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.