Director of Operations, Security

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive and courteous demeanor at all times, and practice good front-facing customer service with the public.
• Assist Chief of Security, Director of Communications, and Director of Support Services with essential functions as needed.
• Oversee and develop a safe and effective training program to ensure a high standard of professionalism and response.
• Cook with Lipscomb Academy leadership to provide a safe environment for Academy students.
• Seek out grants and funding for increased security at Lipscomb Academy schools
• Serve as police liaison to Metro Nashville Police and other law enforcement, first responder partners.
• Serve as department liaison to Student Life representing the Chief's vision for parking enforcement, student conduct, and departmental collaboration.
• Develop and oversee enforcement of parking plan at Lipscomb University and Lipscomb Academy.
• Direct oversight of Parking Coordinator.
• Direct oversight of Academy School Safety Officer team.
• Direct oversight of Patrol shift supervisors.

Competencies/Expected Outcomes (core competencies)

• Works independently and is self-sufficient.
• Works frequently with others in a cooperative, collaborative manner.
• Works routinely, requires teamwork and cooperation with numerous individuals and groups.
• P Practices discretion and confidentiality with student information.
• Judgment Required Great independent judgment required.

Education

• High School graduate minimum, bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

• 4+ years Security or Law Enforcement management experience.

Job Related Skills

• Basic computer skills including the Microsoft/Google Suite.
• Investigative compentency.
• Strict Confidentiality.
• Telephone etiquette.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.