Associate Director of Public Safety

Associate Director of Public Safety

Lewis-Clark State College

LC State invites applications for the position of Associate Director.

Salary and rank based on experience and qualifications: $55,000 - $60,000

Degree Required: Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university

Required Qualifications:

1. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
   
2. Three years professional work experience in law enforcement, safety, security, social work, psychology or related field.
   
3. Supervisory experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A Master's degree from a regionally accredited college or university.
   
2. A degree in criminal justice, public administration, management, social work, or a related area and experience in law enforcement, campus safety, is preferred.
   
3. An understanding of the coordination of campus safety and student development at a rural, residential, liberal arts college is also preferred.
   
4. Title IX and Clery Act experience.
   
5. Current First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
   
6. Good knowledge of self-defense measures, First Aid/CPR/AED, security problems and safety hazards as they relate to a college or university setting which includes a large complex of buildings and grounds, students, staff, faculty, and community members.
   
7. Experience performing investigations incidental to security activities and completing investigative reports.

Responsibilities:

1. Campus Public Safety and Reporting: Assist with the development, planning, and implementation of the College's overall campus security operations.

Assist with the development and maintenance of the Security Operations Policies and Procedures Manual.

Conduct Public Safety Officer performance evaluations.

Communicate the security needs of different departments and areas of campus to the Director.

Review Incident Reports and Daily Officer Logs for follow up, accuracy, and detail.

Maintain an accurate list of uniforms and equipment issued to officers.

Notify the Director whenever equipment and/or uniforms need to be repaired or purchased.

Respond to Officer's grievances and complaints.

Organize and lead officers during special event operations.

Make hiring recommendations for part-time and full-time Security Officer position openings.

Assist with the administration of the officer training program.

Collaborate with the Director in the Field Training Officer Program for new officers and perform remedial training for current officers when necessary.

Schedule classes and instructors for monthly and annual training sessions.

Track and maintain a database of training received by officers.

Ensure officers stay current on required certifications including (but not limited to) First Aid/CPR/AED, Defensive Tactics, Verbal Communications, Hazardous Materials, etc.

Assist with parking enforcement, investigating security incidents, and maintain the shift schedule for all full time, part time, and IH officers.

Develop and maintain excellent working relationships with students, faculty, staff and administration.

Collaborate and communicate with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency response agencies.

Maintain knowledge and familiarity with federal and state laws applicable to campus safety operations, including but not limited to FERPA, the Clery Act compliance requirements, Title IX, and VAWA.

Management of the campus key control system including physical and electronic keys.

Assist with the overall management of the campus parking program which includes issuing parking permits, enforcing parking rules (issuing citations), collecting citation revenue, and maintaining parking lots.

Work with the appropriate student groups and student organizations to educate and promote a campus culture of safety, well-being, responsiveness, and compassion.

Attend and provide assistance at campus community events such as commencement, athletic games, sustainability festivals, academic lecture programs, etc. as needed.

Assist law-enforcement agencies with matters relating to Lewis-Clark State student, staff, and/or faculty.

Attend campus meetings, such as the Behavioral Response Team, in the Director's absence.

Coordinate and serve in an advisory role for the Parking Citation Appeals Committee.

2. Patrol

Perform patrols of campus on foot and/or in patrol vehicles and be a visible presence in the community;

Act as a security presence for campus events, as needed;

Write reports for calls for service;

Collaborate with officers and campus staff during initial investigations on campus.

Respond to calls for service ranging from lockouts to emergencies.

3. Emergency Preparedness and Planning

Assist the Director and officers as needed to collaborate and communicate with local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency response agencies.

Assist the Director with the operational procedures of emergency response such as fire and fire prevention, crisis intervention, active threat assessment and response, special event security, investigation of accidents and potential criminal acts, and utilizing cameras and other access systems and technology.

Actively serve in the Emergency Operations Center and as a liaison to outside emergency response agencies during an emergency or other significant event on campus in the Director's absence.

3. Title IX

Assist with Title IX and VAWA compliance.

Assist the Title IX Coordinator and Investigators with investigations.

Maintain working knowledge of Title IX regulations as they are released.

Assist with campus Title IX programming.

4. Administration

Partner with the offices of residence life, facilities, campus events, human resources, student affairs, and athletics to ensure appropriate, safe, and successful outcomes.

Assist with the implementation of a comprehensive emergency safety training for the campus community.

Support institutional recruitment and retention activities.

Serve on college committees as assigned.

Provide backup for the Director in the Director's absence.

Other duties as assigned.

Additional duties include direct and indirect activities to support recruitment and retention of students.

Application Procedure: Please upload all of the following documents or your application may not be considered for review.

Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Contact Information or Letters for three (3) Professional References
Unofficial Transcripts (Official Transcripts requested upon hire)
This position is open until filled. Posting will remain open until a suitable pool of candidates is identified.

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check and may also be subject to an education verification. LC State is an EEO/VETS employer.

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