Director of Campus Safety and Security

Bismarck, ND • Full Time • Office of Student Development

About the role

The Director of Campus Safety and Security supports the implementation of the Student Development Strategic Plan “Made for Encounter” as guided by their direct supervisor. The director provides proactive leadership in the coordination and implementation of a comprehensive safety and security program that builds and maintains a culture of preparedness and safety at the university, including a robust education and training program for students, faculty, and staff. The role involves annually revising emergency operations manuals, ensuring compliance with the Clery Act and other state and federal mandates, and overseeing parking and traffic safety.

Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Responsibilities

• Provides proactive leadership for the overall coordination of a high-quality and comprehensive safety and security program at the university.
• Builds and maintains a university-wide culture of emergency preparedness and safety and oversees a robust education and training program for students, faculty, and staff, including drills for emergencies (e.g., severe weather, fire, violence, medical and mental health emergencies) and educational programs to prevent violent crimes, sexual assault, hazing, and substance abuse.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with community-based safety and security entities (e.g., law enforcement, fire department, county emergency operations center, emergency medical services, community violence intervention agency).
• Coordinates public presentations describing the services and programs offered by the Department of Campus Safety and Security to students, prospective students, parents, faculty, staff, camp and conference attendees, and others as needed.
• Collaborates with academic programs to create meaningful work and internship experiences in the department for students interested in careers in criminal justice, safety, etc.
• Leads the Emergency Operations Task Force to annually revise the Emergency Operations Plan for review and approval by Policy Directors.
• Coordinates the planning, execution, and evaluation of the university’s annual observance of National Campus Safety Awareness Month.
• Ensures the university’s compliance with the Clery Act by collecting and submitting crime statistics and data to the U.S. Department of Education and overseeing publication of the university’s annual security report by the October 1 deadline each year.
• Submits an annual report summarizing program activity, highlights, challenges, the status of annual goals, a budget summary, proposed goals, and a proposed budget.
• Serves as the contract administrator for the university’s private security services at all university locations, resolving problems and ensuring quality performance of contracted services.
• Develops and maintains a professional record-keeping system to document incidents and departmental activities.
• Maintains current certifications and training.
• Provides oversight for the university’s parking and traffic safety program, training and supervising staff who enforce associated policies.
• Develops campus safety and parking policies and procedures for administrative approval.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, Education, Behavioral Sciences, or other field closely related to the position responsibilities.
• A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in public safety, safety education, law enforcement, private security, etc.
• Prior experience in a progressive administrative and/or supervisory capacity (preferred).
• Prior experience developing emergency operations policies and procedures and presenting safety education programs and training (preferred).
• Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities.
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality in the Office of Student Development and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ.

Skills

• Broad knowledge of best practices in campus safety and security.
• Knowledge of and ability to monitor compliance with state and federal laws and regulations regarding campus safety, including but not limited to the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Title IX, and the Family Educational Records and Privacy Act (FERPA).
• Ability to relate well with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds and experiences.
• Ability to effectively assess, evaluate, and manage various emergency and crisis situations.
• Ability to develop effective safety education and training programs.
• Ability to teach, instruct, and prepare effective public presentations using electronic technology.
• Ability to write effective policies and procedures and create brochures and other print or electronic information pieces.
• Ability to lead, direct, and effectively supervise others and to maintain a professional demeanor and appropriate discretion.
• Certification in First Aid and CPR.