Director of Public Safety

Responsibilities/Duties

Essential Functions

• Plans, organizes, and directs the law enforcement program including prevention and control, and investigation of crimes against persons and properties within the vicinity of schools and buildings.
• Directs, supervises and aids in the investigation of complaints and violations of College/State/City laws reports the findings to the VP of Workforce Development.
• Develops and recommends departmental security policies and procedures. Coordinates ongoing training programs and activities for staff.
• Directs personnel activities within the department including hiring, work schedules, promotions, and terminations. Performs personnel evaluations, conducts counseling sessions, and recommends disciplinary action as required.
• Maintains logs and files pertinent to campus security and law enforcement activities.
• Coordinates law enforcement initiatives such as workshops, in-service training and all requirements mandated by the MD Police Training Commission.
• Prepares and conducts professional development to the college community related to security and law enforcement issues. Develops and maintains a cohesive college/community partnership.
• Provides data for and assists in the preparation of legislation and testifies at hearings on application of legislation.
• Notifies appropriate administrative staff of emergencies (police and/or fire activities, equipment failure), events drawing news media attention, and other significant incidents as required.
• Completes all required reporting such as Cleary timely and accurately.
• Evaluates all supervisory Public Safety personnel.

Required Qualifications

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Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in law enforcement or related field. Degree must be from accredited college or institution.
• Seven years of administrative and/or supervisory experience in law enforcement or related field.
• Additional years of experience may be substituted on a year for year basis for the education requirement.
• Membership in a national law enforcement organization.
• Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies; follows federal laws, state laws, Board policies, and the profession standards.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in law enforcement or related field.
• Ten years of administrative and/or supervisory experience in law enforcement or related field.
• Membership in a national law enforcement organization.
• Ability to communicate with others, assimilate and understand information and make sound decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions.
• Ability to maintain good working relationships in servicing all levels of City government and user agencies.
• Demonstrate leadership ability.
• Ability to prepare and adjust work schedules to meet staffing requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure in response to emergency situations.
• Ability to work rotating shift hours including nights, holiday, and weekends.