Associate Director of Public Safety, Operations

Management level position to ensure the safety and security of the College community at all three(3) campuses.

POSITION SUMMARY: 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Oversight and Supervision of day to day operations inclusive of all aspects addressed by Sergeants and Public Safety Officers.  This includes but is not limited to daily safety and security patrol on all three (3) campuses, investigations into criminal activity or student conduct violations, motor vehicle violations, traffic control, overall presence and deterrence, emergency response, physical injury, mental health crisis’, lost and found, and overall student, faculty, and staff assistance.
• Management of training and development of all Public Safety Officers that includes but is not limited to Safe Colleges, Report Writing, De-Escalation, CPR, Stop the Bleed, Hostile Intruders, Virus Protocols, Bomb Threats, Fire Drills, Weather Emergencies, Water Main Breaks, and Hazardous Materials.  
• Assists Associate Vice President with managing the documentation of all Public Safety Department relevant activities by reviewing and editing daily, weekly, and monthly reports in the College Maxient System and our Records Management System.  These reports reflect operations that include traffic control, internal and external patrols, investigations, complaints, criminal activity, and Student violations of the rules and regulations of Bergen Community College.
• Periodically recommends best practices, effective solutions, and high-level standards that will directly impact the growth of the Public Safety and Security Department and reflect as such to the students, faculty, and staff with full understanding that concerns are ever-evolving as it relates to Public Safety. 
• Develops knowledge and ability of the Colleague System that report Bergen Community College’s student records, student financial aid, human resource administration, and departmental budget process.
• Responsible for performance management including periodic performance goals and objectives, and annual written performance evaluations. 
• Assists Associate Vice President and Associate Director of Administration as it relates to hiring, promoting, incentivizing, disciplining, and terminating employees.
• Collaborates with the Associate Vice President in researching, evaluating, and recommending for purchase premium equipment and software platforms that best fit the Bergen Community College Public Safety and Security Department. 
• The Associate Director of Operations will Supervise the Public Safety Officers and Sergeants in all aspects of the Department other than Automatic Data Processing which will be under the supervision of the Associate Director of Administration.
• Performs additional tasks or duties as assigned by Associate Vice President of Public Safety and Security or other designated management. 
• Subject to senior management review and final board approval.  

SPECIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education: Bachelor's degree required.

Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years employment in Public Safety, Security, or Police Department required; Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience working in Law Enforcement or Public Safety.

Other: Must have a valid New Jersey driver's license.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates an understanding of the community college mission and practices an open-door policy. Has basic proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite. Exhibits strong skills in:

• Communication
• Customer and Student Focus
• Building Relationships
• Organizing
• Strategic Planning

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:: Periodic standing, ability to arrive at an emergency scene expeditiously, ability to lift an adult person who may be in crisis.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:

• Annual Salary is $85,000
• NJ Educators Health Plan with free Vision and Dental. NJ State Pension plan.
• 23 vacation days, 15 sick days, 4 personal days, 2 floating holidays, all designated holidays and 5 non-designated holidays a year. 3 Partial Sick Days.

Bergen Community College is committed to excellence in diversity and equity and creating an inclusive learning and working environment.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants for all positions regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, age, national origin, marital and veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status