Director of Safety & Security

About the role

The Director of Safety & Security will support safety and hazardous material reporting, fire drills and preparedness, maintenance of security plans, campus access control, be a primary point of contact for 'after hours' concerns, liaison with local public safety agencies, and complete campus security reports such as CLERY Act Report.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, organize, and direct activities related to campus safety and security operations with an emphasis on de-escalation tactics when safe and feasible.
• Report to the Vice President of Administrative Services and incorporate diversity, equity, and inclusion principles into campus safety and security culture to develop student-centered policies and practices in response to the Call to Action issued by California Community College system leadership in June 2021.
• Manage personnel, coordinate annual campus safety programs, plan and direct security at events, and provide oversight of the District’s emergency preparedness plan.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies on campus; review all documented campus injury reports and refer appropriately; assist in the investigation of industrial accidents; promote adherence to established safety procedures; conduct safety assessments within District departments; conduct safety trainings; conduct campus awareness programs and presentations on safety, security, and crime prevention.
• Primary point of contact for 'after hours' concerns. Oversee the emergency preparedness and recovery plans, operations and procedures for the District according to California Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS) and the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).
• Coordinate emergency response activities, including emergencies involving medical situations, hazardous materials, and natural disasters. Ensure campus is prepared for emergency responses including maintaining current emergency responses, emergency backpacks and first aid kits.
• Understand Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies to understand how facilities and technology are part of the safety and security role. Maintain and monitor current security cameras, access control systems and other security-related technology; implement new systems; manage access control system user groups in coordination with facilities management.
• Coordinate preventative measures to ensure early identification of potential for violence or crimes involving District students or staff. Participate in all disaster preparedness activities, coordinate campus emergency drills, manage communications in time of disaster and implement the Emergency Management Plan.
• Gather statistics for the federally mandated compliance of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Investigate and/or direct investigations of violations and crimes on campus; assist the Title IX Coordinator with investigations or handle investigations of Title IX violations, if the Title IX Coordinator is unavailable.
• Act as a liaison with outside law enforcement agencies; cooperate with local law enforcement agencies in the prevention, control and investigation of illegal activities affecting District personnel, students, and facilities.
• Manage and oversee security guard patrol procedures, including any contracted services related to campus safety and security. Develop all in-house and contracted work schedules for safety and security.
• Establish and maintain periodic inspection program of building and facilities to assure compliance with applicable fire, safety, security codes and regulations. Enforce the California Vehicle Code, Penal Code, Education Code, Labor Code, Lake Tahoe Community College District and College regulations on the campus and other facilities used by the College.
• Manage the District’s parking program(s), including research and analysis of data, make recommendations for and plan of parking facilities, resolution of security and funding issues, and enforce laws, regulations, and procedures.
• Formulate and implement parking appeals procedures. Develop, implement, and maintain effective traffic control processes in coordination with the Director of Maintenance & Operations.
• Prepare and file safety, criminal, traffic, incident, and other departmental reports. Manage and/or participate in District safety committee and facilities council meetings, as necessary.
• Prepare progress reports on campus safety and security concerns. Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to the assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.
• Communicate with other managers and administrators, personnel, and outside organizations; coordinate activities and programs; resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information.
• Attend and conduct a variety of meetings and presentations as assigned; serve on committees and attend trainings and conferences related to assigned activities.

Qualifications

Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor’s degree in related field and two years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience comparable to the position.