Assistant Director Campus Safety&Emerg.Mngmt

JOB SUMMARY:  

The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management include, but are not limited to:

• Under the direction of the Director – Campus Safety, the Assistant Director – Campus Safety, is responsible for the management of all aspects of the security operations of the campus.
• Supervise and provide leadership for the Campus Safety and Emergency Management department.   Responsible for hiring, training, scheduling, supervising, and providing regular performance appraisals of all departmental personnel, including all Campus Safety officers and student workers.
• Supervise and control safety and security in or around campus buildings, facilities, and areas adjacent to the campus sites.
• Works closely with the Dean of Students and the Campus Life staff on issues that directly or indirectly affect students.
• Report incidents of student misconduct to proper university authorities and serve as a positive role model for students and employees.
• Provide general campus supervision, including all university buildings, facilities, recreational and athletic areas. Directs campus visitors to destinations and prevents unlawful loitering.
• Provide security for parking areas.
• Exercise control to the extent reasonably necessary to maintain order, protect property, and protect the health and safety of students.
• Develop and maintain a positive working relationship with outside agencies such as police and fire officials. Coordinate with such outside agencies when planning school events, emergency drills, and investigations.
• Assists with the university’s compliance with all federal, state, and local safety and emergency protocols, including regular testing of the fire alarm and emergency systems and Clery Act compliance.
• Assists in the development and implementation of emergency plans and procedures.  
• Conduct regular security audits and recommend changes to policies and procedures.
• Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the blue light emergency phones on campus.    
• Oversee and conduct periodic training, as required by local, state and federal regulations, for all Campus Safety and Emergency Management staff and other staff, as needed.
• Oversee daily vehicle use logs for all Campus Safety and Emergency Management vehicles.
• Responsible for investigating, reporting and following-up on all incidents that occur on campus.
• Maintain the confidentiality of all investigations and university matters.
• Assist the CEO/President, Senior Vice President and others as needed on all campus safety and emergency management matters.
• Assist the university Threat Assessment Team (TAT) and manage TAT meetings and activities.
• Assist with managing and overseeing University Security systems to include, but not limited to, camera, door access, ID card (both associate and student), and Emergency Notification systems.
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to: Supervise and direct students in a friendly, unemotional manner and work cooperatively with faculty and staff; ability to interpret rules and regulations; ability to enforce rules and regulations firmly and fairly; ability to work effectively with students, faculty, administration, visitors, and staff.   

The Campus Safety and Emergency Management department provides services around the clock, 365 days a year.  The ability to work flexible hours, including working a variety of shifts and during weekends/holidays, is required.  

PHYSICAL ABILITIES: Able to work in a wide range of weather conditions. Able to perform non-violent crisis intervention procedures. Able to push and/or pull a variety of tools and equipment weighing up to 60 pounds. Able to sustain strenuous manual labor for 8 hours. Able to operate a variety of vehicles in a safe and effective manner. Able to operate a bicycle in a safe and effective manner. Able to work at various elevated heights in a safe and effective manner. Able to work in restricted spaces in a safe and effective manner.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Emergency Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of law enforcement or related experience
• Five years of supervisory experience. 
• Experience operating within the Incident Command System (ICS) and conducting emergency training and preparedness drills and exercises.
• Knowledge of: Higher Education regulations in connection with student conduct; laws pertaining to juveniles; and controlled substances and their effect upon behavior. 
• Familiarity with a school environment preferred. 
• Hold and maintain a valid Connecticut Motor Vehicle Operator's License, proper insurance and a good driving record.
• Possess and maintain CPR, First Aid, and Guard certification throughout the course of employment.