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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Director of Public Safety and Campus Security

Nashua

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Director of Public Safety and Campus Security for Rivier University. The role involves directing and managing campus safety and security operations, ensuring 24/7 coverage, and working collaboratively within the university culture to maintain safety standards and compliance with laws.

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Responsibilities

Plan, implement, supervise, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the specific functions and services of the Public Safety department, including operating policies, procedures and methods

Ensure that services and procedures are modified in light of changing institutional and community needs, as well as ever-changing governmental statutes, laws and regulations

Exercise full supervisory authority, directly and indirectly over security officers and, when applicable, staff assistant and/or dispatcher; and provide staff supervision, which includes:

Planning staffing needs and master schedules

Planning and implementing staff development opportunities

Holding regular staff meetings to plan and coordinate activities, assign and review tasks, and resolve problems

Evaluate job performance and maintain personnel records

Develop, request and administer the operating budgets of assigned functions and recommend capital and personnel budget changes and/or additions as necessary

Plan and implement activities related to safety and security operations, such as:

Maintaining our Comprehensive Emergency Manage Plan

Plan security coverage for special events

Upgrades to the University’s camera surveillance system and access control system

Consult with the Assistant VP for Student Experience regarding the oversight and implementation of appropriate investigation of reported incidents; and ensure that all applicable College safety and security rules and regulations, as well as local, state and federal laws are properly enforced by security and residential life personnel

Assist in local police investigations that may occur on campus

Manage and coordinate building security systems

Provide oversight for campus parking control, which includes

Formulate/enforce parking regulations

Issue parking decals

When necessary, refer students for disciplinary action for parking violations

Coordinate parking for special events

Provide oversight for campus keys, which includes:

Collaborating with Human Resources and Facilities

Keeping inventory and distribution of keys

Work in conjunction with the Director of Facilities to make sure the following are being managed appropriately: campus fire safety systems, including inspections, testing and replacement of fire extinguishers, sprinkler systems and testing permit inspections, emergency exit signage and lighting

Confer regularly with the Assistant Vice President for Student Experience on a wide range of issues, such as handling incidents relating to criminal infractions against the University’s community standards and develop protocols for dealing with emergencies and other security issues

Participate in Orientation and other University events as requested

Consult regularly with Assistant Vice President, other University personnel and students, local law enforcement, fire protection, and rescue/hospital personnel to plan and evaluate services and activities

Provide appropriate training for the Residential Life and other staff members as requested

Plan and administer appropriate departmental records systems and prepare various administrative/operations reports

Attend various professional meetings and conferences to remain current with new developments and best practices in campus safety and security standards, policies and procedures

Manage and coordinate the use of the University-owned passenger vans, which includes:

Provide certification and re-certification of van drivers

Maintain certified driver record-keeping

Coordinate van reservations and vehicle inspection and maintenance

Review and update the Van Use Policy

Manage all aspects of compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act

Serve as requested on various University committees

Provide oversight for the ID program coordination (effective Spring 2012), which includes the following:

Maintain the ID workstation, and process new and reprint ID’s for 2,500 + faculty, staff, students, alumni and RISE participants

Ensure ID processing training for security personnel

Maintain contact with the ID contractor/vendor as well as IT personnel to ensure proper system maintenance

Consult with Assistant Vice President for Student Development regarding development and management of the budget related to the ID program

Qualification

Law enforcement experienceSecurity methods knowledgeBudget management skillsFire safety knowledgeBuilding security systemsEmergency situation handlingBasic computer skillsSupervisory skillsFirst aid knowledgeTraining experience

Required

High School Diploma, with a college degree preferred and seven (7) to ten (10) years training and experience in law enforcement or security services, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired

Broad-based knowledge and skills related to law enforcement and security methods and procedures including:

Up-to-date knowledge about what types of behavior constitute criminal offenses

Experience with automated fire safety

Investigating accidents

Familiarity with relevant criminal and civil laws

Handling emergency situations

General knowledge about fire prevention, fire-fighting methods, and first aid

Working knowledge about building security systems and operations

Training and/or experience in handling intoxicated individuals

Basic computer skills

Excellent administrative, supervisory and budget management skills

Ability to handle individual and group situations in and outside the University, often under stressful, dangerous and/or emergency conditions and often in the dual role of mediator and law enforcement

Physical demands of the job, including bending, sitting, lifting and driving

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. In addition, the employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms

This position requires the ability to lift office products and supplies up to 20 pounds occasionally