Senior Director of Public Safety & Security

What We're Looking For

This position specifically supports the mission of the University by providing strategic and comprehensive leadership for all campus-wide security functions. This role unifies efforts to develop an integrated approach to safety and security by improving efficacy and consistency in protocols, procedures, and reporting.

A bachelor's degree and five years of work experience are required. A master's degree and ten years of work experience are preferred. 

Additional skills, knowledge or qualifications include:

• Extensive organizational leadership and law enforcement experience, with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Ability to implement best practices in a complex organization.
• Change management leadership experience.
• Capacity to effect cultural and operational change in a decentralized structure.
• Ability to lead a department and promote shared understanding among diverse functional units.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis. 

What You Will Do

• Develop, administer, and maintain a comprehensive institutional safety and security strategy which supports students, faculty, staff, and constituents in conjunction with applicable offices.
• Oversee the university’s public safety and security activities and programs on campus and within the greater community. 
• Provide oversight on the assessment and management of campus transportation and parking needs by ensuring appropriate policies and plans are in place. 
• Work closely with Environment Health and Safety to identify comprehensive protocols which sustain existing safety programs and develop new procedures as necessary to ensure ongoing safety.
• Evaluate current and future university protocol by staying aware of pending and final legislative changes which may affect university safety and security provisions.
• Serve as the University representative and maintain positive relationships with external law enforcement agencies, media outlets, Board of Regents, and other external entities on public safety and emergency response.
• Oversee continued development of all aspects of the university’s emergency response and continuity program which includes establishing key responsibilities to the appropriate positions at the university.
• Analyze crime trends and incident reports to ensure utilizations of manpower offset trends and effectively address concerns.
• Oversee university police department management of resources to assess effective service and ensure efficient coverage.
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission.
• Ability to comply with University policies.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.  To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

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