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Lycoming College · 23 hours ago

Assistant Director of Public Safety

Williamsport, Pennsylvania

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

Lycoming College is hiring an Assistant Director of Public Safety to work within its Student Affairs & Success Division. This role supports the leadership and daily operations of the Public Safety Department, helping to develop and implement policies and programs that ensure campus safety and emergency preparedness.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Will assume Director’s authority in their absence

Assist Director with management of the daily activities of the Public Safety Department

Coordinates security logistics for all campus special events, graduation, homecoming, and athletic details

Establish an effective parking control program

Oversees or conducts investigations into criminal activity and violations of college policy, often collaborating with local law enforcement

Supervise and coordinate the management of lost and found property

Creates weekly duty schedules for officers

Creates daily duty sheets

Conducts performance evaluations (Night Supervisors, and Officers)

Assist with Director with developing and delivering on-campus safety training programs for Public Safety, Res-Life staff and other departments when requested

Oversee public safety personnel are certified in First Aid/CPR, OC Spray, and Handcuffing

Assist Director with emergency Drill Simulations, Fire Evacuation, Active Shooter and Tabletop exercises

Ensures the proper operation and maintenance of all transport vehicles, radio communications, and safety equipment

Maintain Fire Extinguisher/AEDs

Assist the Director in preparing annual budgets, tracking expenditures, and researching new security equipment or technology

Qualification

Campus public safety experienceEmergency response trainingStaff supervisionSafety lawsConflict resolution skillsInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsDecision-making skillsCollaborate

Required

Bachelor's degree is required, preferably in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field

Progressive work experience (typically 3–5 years) in campus public safety, security services, law enforcement, emergency response, or a closely related field

Demonstrated experience supervising staff, scheduling personnel, and conducting performance evaluations

Experience developing or delivering training related to safety practices, emergency response, fire safety, or policy enforcement

Strong understanding of community-oriented safety practices and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations

Knowledge of federal and state laws relevant to higher education, safety, and compliance (e.g., Clery Act fundamentals)

Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict‑resolution, and decision-making skills

Ability to collaborate effectively with campus constituents, local law enforcement, fire services, and emergency personnel

Ability to respond to campus emergencies, incidents, and crises, occasionally outside of standard hours

Valid driver's license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check annually in compliance with the College's insurance regulation requirements and the ability to operate campus safety vehicles