Assistant Director of Public Safety & Police Lieutenant

Overview

Reporting to the Director of Public Safety and Chief of Police, the Assistant Director of Public Safety and Police Lieutenant of Cincinnati State Technical & Community College is integral to the effective day-to-day operations of the Public Safety department. The Lieutenant supervises full and part-time officers, cultivates positive community relations with students, employees and visitors to the College, supports the professional development of public safety personnel, and serves as the Public Safety Director’s designee during their absence.

Essential Duties

• Supervises department employees including, scheduling, leave administration, evaluations; discipline; grievance processing and contract administration.
• Requires on-campus office or patrol related hours of at least 40 hours per week. Position ineligible for telecommuting.
• Develop and provide relevant training and/or public education to departmental officers and the college community to ensure the safety of all personnel and operations.
• Perform law enforcement tasks (e.g., investigations, public order maintenance) as assigned.
• Provide administrative support of budgetary oversight, expense management, grant application and management, scheduling, lock & key procedures, video surveillance procedures, administrative and compliance reporting.
• In collaboration with the Director & Police Chief, select, train, motivate, and evaluate assigned personnel; provide or coordinate staff training and development.
• Stay abreast of developments in the field of campus security, safety, crime prevention, law enforcement and emergency preparedness and serves as the campus expert in these areas. Maintain current knowledge of all Title IX and Clery Act requirements and reporting.
• Serve as the Director’s designee for the Public Safety Department with other College departments, divisions, and outside agencies including local police and fire departments; works closely with College departments and student groups to assure security and safety of campus and public activities.
• Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive student and citizen inquires and complaints.
• Provide administrative support in the the preparation of required crime incident reports including monthly reports to the Board of Trustees, federal Clery Act compliance, preparation of the Annual Security Report.
• Develop, implement and drill threat mitigation emergency preparedness strategies including emergency safety drills on a consistent and regular basis.
• Respond to crimes in progress, emergencies, crises, etc.; determine mutual aid needs for additional police, fire and EMS personnel; oversee and participate in the patrols of buildings and grounds.
• Provide training sessions on environmental safety topics to selected groups and/or individuals as needed.
• Provide oversight for the identification, development and presentation of safety and crime prevention programs, training, and education for faculty, staff and students.
• Ensure that day-to-day security, public safety functions, and new initiatives are aligned with the College's Strategic Plan.
• Support and participate in college processes related to student behavioral intervention team(BIT), safety and security of campus facilities, training and public awareness activities for employees and students, parking services, special events and facilities rentals, etc.
• Assist with the development of policies to address environmental safety exposure and ensure compliance with applicable codes and standards at both the State and Federal level. Work with various departments to maintain the Master Chemical List and Material Safety Data information and coordinate the removal of hazardous waste from the College.
• Assist with the coordination of the inspection, testing and repair of all AED equipment, fume exhaust hoods, all fire suppression systems, fire alarm systems, and intrusion alarm systems at all campuses. In collaboration with the ITS Department, ensure the development, maintenance and testing of the various campus safety communication tools, including emergency notification system, emergency campus phones, building alarm systems, video surveillance systems, digital signage, and Cincinnati State website.
• Assist with the coordination of parking policies and procedures.
• Assist with the coordination of the College Fleet safety and maintenance programs.
• Assist with the coordination of officer safety patrol scheduling, policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent i.e. FBI National Academy (FBI-NA); Southern Police Institute (SPI); Police Executive Leadership College (PELC); Certified Law Enforcement Executive (CLEE); Supervisor Training and Education Program (STEP)
• Current Ohio Peace Officer state certification and ability to cover campus walking patrols when necessary.
• Five (5) years of full time police experience or supervisorty experience in related field.
• Position requires on-call duty and varied schedule based on College events and staffing.
• Familiarization with NIMS ICS.
• Satisfactory competency in Microsoft Office suite of computer applications including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Availability to work weekends and/or evenings as may be needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Prior supervisory experience.
• Law enforcement experience at an institution of higher education.
• Experience/expertise in OSHA safety standards particularly in college/instructional setting.
• Experience in developing, delivering training to civilians and/or law enforcement personnel.
  
  

Desired Competencies

• Ability to remain tactful and diplomatic in communicating with people, taking into consideration their opinions, feelings and situations without prejudice or bias.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise discretion in sensitive matters.
• Proficient in investigative techniques, including the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation; draw out the information when others are reluctant to disclose it; effectively assess credibility, reliability, accuracy of evidence and information; and weigh evidence to determine relevancy in reaching appropriate conclusions and making recommendations for action.
• Ability to understand the workings, structure, and culture of complex organizations as well as the political, social, and economic issues affecting the organization.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, impulse and emotional control during highly stressful and volatile situations, including ability to consider and implement the least extreme method of resolving conflict when possible.
• Ability to communicate needs, instructions and decisions clearly, as well as adapt the style of communication to meet the needs of the particular audience.
• Understanding of the College community and active commitment to policing reflecting its unique customer needs and concerns.
• Displays motivation, commitment, perseverance, initiative, and acceptance of accountability for making things happen and achieving results.
• Acts with a high degree of integrity and conscientiousness.
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion, including demonstrated understanding of multi-cultural competency and ability to build effective, collaborative relationships within an ethnically and culturally diverse campus community.
• Ability to follow all campus policies, procedures, and guidelines including but not limited to safety, civility, information security, and non-discrimination policies and procedures.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to see sufficiently to observe and react to what is observed in both lighted and dimly lighted surroundings.
• Have good hearing and eyesight with or without corrective measures.
• Ability to maintain a high level of muscular exertion for some minimum period of time. This involves the degree of muscular force exerted against a fairly immovable or heavy object in order to lift, push or pull that object.
  
  

Other Duties As Assigned

• The above is a summary of the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned in the discretion of the College.
  
  

Details

Reports To: Director of Public Safety & Chief of Police

Position Level: Administration

Compensation $70,000/yr

Contract Affiliation: Non-Bargaining (Confidential Position)

Status: Full-time

Classification: Exempt

Benefits

Cincinnati State provides employees with high quality and cost-effective benefits with a variety of options:

• Medical Insurance (PPO- employer covers up to 92% of the premium, HDHP- employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Dental Insurance (employer covers 100% of the premium)
• Vision Insurance
• NO WAITING PERIODS! Medical, Vision and Dental benefits are effective from day one of employment!
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Account (employer contributions)
• Short-Term Disability: Offering 60% of your salary.
• Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
• Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness and Accident: Optional at employee expense
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Waiver for employees, spouse and dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Free parking
• 10 annual paid holidays in addition to generous paid time off options including vacation, sick, personal leave, and winter season days.
• Employees at Cincinnati State qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  
  

Retirement

As a Cincinnati State employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, you will not contribute to the Federal Social Security system. Instead, our employees will contribute to a State Retirement Plan (SERS or STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP): 403B and/or Deferred Compensation Program 457 Plan.

EOE- Committed to Creating a Diverse and Inclusive Work Environment

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College, as well as its individual academic divisions, is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in all its activities and programs, including employment and promotion. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, or ethnic origin, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual-orientation, age, physical disabilities, veteran or marital status.