Director of Public Safety

POSITION TITLE: Director of Public Safety
DEPARTMENT: Public Safety
POSITION REPORTS TO: Assistant Dean of Community Life
POSITIONS THAT REPORT TO THIS POSITION: Public Safety patrol staff
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
NO. OF HOURS PER WEEK: 40
POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Public Safety Director is responsible for: 1) the development, implementation and management of the Campus Public Safety Department programs and services including, but not limited to security, environmental health and safety, fire safety, emergency management, parking management, key control and key-card access. 2) Compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, rules and regulations related to campus safety and the Jeanne Clery Act. 3) Ensuring that day-to-day security, public safety functions and new initiatives are aligned with the College’s Strategic Plan.
OUTCOMES: The result of this position is to maintain a safe environment for the college’s students, faculty and staff as well as all visitors to the college. Overall safety will be measured using both the Clery Crime statistics as well as the daily crime report. An additional outcome is to be transparent and compliant with local, state and federal crime reporting mandates.
ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE POSITION that enable the outcomes to occur:
Leadership and management of the Department of Public Safety, a 24/7-365 operation; including hiring, training, direction and supervision.
Develop and maintain a working relationship with students, faculty and staff as well as those who reside in the Yellow Springs community.
Ability to relate to and interact with diverse populations.
Development and implementation of comprehensive public safety programs, policies and procedures.
Compliance with local, state and federal crime reporting mandates.
Collaboration with local officials to address matters of mutual concern.
Coordination with internal/external emergency response protocols and/or agencies.
Continuous improvements in department services to meet or exceed internal and external customer expectations.
Ability to manage crisis situations.
Other tasks as assigned.
NON-ESSENTIAL activities/responsibilities:
Thorough knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement and higher education protocols and procedures.
Thorough knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Act, Title IX and SOPP compliance and the Violence Against Women Act as well as the Campus SaVE Act.
Excellent interpersonal skills, problem solving, organizational, written and communication skills.
Strong background in emergency management, NIMS and CIT.
Understanding of and appreciation for current student issues or concerns.
Maturity supported by a strong ethical character.
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QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum of 5 years experience in law enforcement, security or Public Safety. Background in higher education public safety management preferred including personnel management, experience in administration of a comprehensive safety and security program, knowledge of laws and rules associated with local, state and federal policies. A current and valid State of Ohio driver’s license. Able to pass a criminal background check.
REQUIRED SKILLS/PHYSICAL ABILITIES:
Ability to walk the entire campus as well as climbing stairs.
Ability to lift 50 pounds.
Have good computer and software skills.
Willingness to be on-call 24/7-365 for various events that may occur on or off campus.
RELATED ADA NOTE: IF AN EMPLOYMENT DECISION IS CHALLENGED UNDER EMPLOYMENT DISCRIMINATION LAWS, SUCH AS THE ADA, YOU MAY BE REQUIRED TO DEMONSTRATE THAT THE REQUIREMENT IS JOB RELATED AND CONSISTENT WITH BUSINESS NECESSITY. THEREFORE, INCLUDE ONLY THOSE QUALIFICATIONS YOU CAN DEFEND. LINK THE QUALIFICATIONS TO ONE OR MORE OF THE JOB’S ESSENTIAL ACTIVITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
A current and valid State of Ohio driver’s license or the ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
CPR/AED/First Aid Certified or ability to obtain within 90 days.
Title IX Investigator certificate or experience conducting Title IX investigations.
Basic Emergency Management certificates from NIMS.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Varied hours/schedule; typical office setting including multi-tasking, patrolling the campus and responding to calls for assistance. Inclement weather, confined spaces and large crowds. May come into contact with chemicals especially in the Arts and Science Building.