Public Safety Manager

For best consideration, please submit application materials by January 5, 2025.  

Job Summary

Under general direction, manages and oversees the activities and operations of the public safety department at all properties owned and leased by the college to protect life and property. Manages the College’s telephone switchboard and Information Office.   Develops and implements policies and procedures relating to department operations and ensures effective, efficient and professional delivery of services to the college. Manages department budget and provides direct supervision of department employees. Acts as a liaison with local law enforcement and emergency management agencies. Works independently and in a team environment to support the vision, mission and goals of the College.

Essential Duties

1. Provides leadership, manages, plans, organizes and coordinates public safety employees in the operations of public safety, physical security, vehicle traffic and parking for the College owned and leased properties. 
2. Collaborates with the Environmental Health and Safety Manager and Facilities Managers to develop and implement plans, operational procedures/policies and contingencies that improve safety and minimize campus emergencies, disasters and disturbances.
3. Serves as Private Security Department of Public Safety Standard and Training (PSDPSST) Executive Manager and ensures that all public safety employees are properly trained and certified for all assigned duties.
4. Analyzes crime trends and incident reports and develops programs utilization staffing to offset the trends. Ensures College compliance with Clery Act.
5. Manages and coordinates investigations and serves as liaison to outside law enforcement agencies for apprehension and persecution of perpetrators. 
6. Supervises the coordination, documentation and compliance of students classified as Registered Sex Offenders.  
7. Intakes and performs the initial review of Title IX complaints for the division.  Reviews complaint and determines whether or not information supports the initiation of a full-scale investigation.  May interview students, faculty, and staff as needed to make determinations on whether cases are escalated.
8. Works cooperatively with College representatives on student conduct violations and provides necessary information to assist in resolving student conduct issues.
9. Participates in command or general staff level Incident Command Systems positions as assigned by the president and successfully complete training applicable for role.
10. Provides strategic support and input to the design and improvement of the department and related programs and services; responsible for carrying out strategic initiatives. Assists with the preparation of short- and long-term plans in support of College mission, vision and goals. 
11. Manages the day-to-day department budget ensuring spending within the budget allocation; provides input and direction to the budget planning process. 

Additional Duties

1. Serves as a member on internal committees and/or task forces.  
2. Assists in investigating allegations of student misconduct.
3. Performs duties and responsibilities of public safety officer as needed.

Minimum Qualifications (Education, Experience, Computer Skills, etc.)

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Safety Administration, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, or a related field OR professional license in police science or allied field.
• Five years of public safety experience including two years of management experience in campus public safety, law enforcement, military enforcement or active police reserve within that time frame.
• Private Security Department of Public Safety Standard and Training (PSDPSST) Executive Manager License and Unarmed Professional Certification, or ability to obtain within 3 months of employment.
• Basic CPR and first aid certification.
• Current driver’s license, insurance and the ability to be insured by the college insurance carrier. Must have at least three (3) years of driving history.
• Incident Command System (ICS) trained through ICS 400 or the ability to obtain within three months of employment.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered on a year for year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Public Safety Administration, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Emergency Management, or a related field. 
• Experience in a college or university setting, municipality, K-12 school district, or other public agency in a richly diverse community. 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to analyze, interpret, explain and apply complex rules, regulations, policies, procedures, laws and ordinances.
• Ability to work effectively with richly diverse internal staff and external community stakeholders.
• Ability to plan, organize, assign, coordinate, review and evaluate the work of public safety staff. 
• Ability to prepare and present complex and detailed written reports and presentation materials.
• Ability to demonstrate high personal integrity and sound professional ethics.
• Ability to motivate, train and develop a high performing staff.
• Ability to build collaboration, sustaining productive and respectful working relationships.
• Ability to deliver a high-level of customer service to college stakeholders.
• Knowledge of local, State and federal safety and security laws and accepted practices pertaining to safety and security in a public college setting.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of effective leadership, management and supervision.
• Knowledge of effective written and verbal communications techniques.
• Knowledge of college organization, operations, policies and objectives.

Working Conditions

Frequent exposure to hazardous materials, weather, or potentially dangerous situations.

Salary

Initial salary placement will be based on years of relevant full-time equivalent experience at the sole discretion of the College, per the guidelines in the applicable Handbook or Collective Bargaining Agreement. Please include all relevant full and part-time experience in your application that you want the College to review towards potential placement.  Hired employees will not have an opportunity to update past experience or appeal initial placement after the time of hire.

Important Information
MHCC only accepts applications through our online application system at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/mhcc/default.cfm. For technical assistance, please call 855-524-5627.

Please note:  We do not request or read letters of recommendation.  Also, it is not necessary to upload a large number of documents with your materials.  We are looking for the required documents. Faculty applications require a current resume, cover letter and official transcripts (copies are fine for application purposes) and/or any required certificates or licenses.

Please note:  this is initially a self-screening system.  We recognize that our application process can be lengthy, so before you begin, please read all of the stated requirements to determine if you meet them.  Applicants must meet all of the stated minimum qualifications and additional requirements to be considered for this position.  Based on your responses to the qualifying questions, the system may automatically screen you out from further consideration.

Position subject to budget consideration and approval.  For the candidate who is hired into this position, salary placement will be based on guidelines in the faculty association agreement to assess education and experience.  For this reason, please be sure to include everything in your application that you want the college to consider towards placement.  Any appeals to placement must be submitted in writing to the human resources recruitment specialist no later than one week after an offer is made.

Final candidates will be subject to a criminal background check as part of the employment process.

MHCC is NOT able to support Visa applications for employment at the college. Applicants must already be eligible to work in the United States to be considered.

MHCC provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015.

Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the US Dept. of Veteran's Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension to your application. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of their Veteran's disability preference letter from the Dept. of Veteran Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215.

If you are seeking this preference, appropriate documentation must be provided at the time of application.  You may submit an electronic copy in the document upload area of the application in the section marked "veterans' preference document," or fax to 503-491-7257 or mail to Human Resources, Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, OR   97030.  If you do not have your documentation, you may request it through your Veterans' Administration Office.

Applicants with disabilities may request accommodation to complete the application and interview process. Please notify Human Resources at least three working days prior to the date of need.

Mt. Hood Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that actively supports workforce diversity.

Salary : $87,320 - $131,035