St. Petersburg College · 17 hours ago
Public Safety Operations Director
St. Petersburg, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
3+ years expSt. Petersburg College is seeking a Public Safety Operations Director who will be responsible for directing and coordinating the operational functions of the College's Public Safety organization. The role includes providing strategic direction, overseeing security operations, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
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Responsibilities
Serve as second-in-command; assume full command authority during the Associate Vice President's absence, major incidents, or as assigned
Lead day-to-day police/security operations collegewide; set performance standards, inspect operations, and ensure procedural justice and service quality
Directly supervise patrol officers, security supervisors, and other key staff; conduct performance reviews and talent development plans
Lead internal affairs/complaint reviews and quality assurance processes consistent with CJSTC standards and college policy (in coordination with HR/Legal as required)
Oversee patrol, investigations, traffic/parking, special event security, and emergency response; coordinate mutual aid and interagency operations
Ensure compliance with Clery Act (timely warnings/EDs, ASR data integrity), FERPA, applicable Title IX interfaces, Florida statutes, Board Rules, and departmental SOPs
Manage records (RMS/CAD), evidence, and reporting accuracy; produce operational dashboards and executive briefings
Plan and manage agency training in accordance with FDLE/CJSTC mandates; maintain instructor rosters, ATMS entries, annual firearms qualifications, CPR/First Aid/AED, de-escalation, and use-of-force reviews
Champion accreditation-ready practices (e.g., IACLEA /state accreditation standards), scenario-based training, and after-action improvement cycles
Co-lead development and exercises for Emergency Operations Plans, lockdown/evacuation, COOP, and mass notification procedures; integrate with college IMT/ICS structures and municipal partners
Maintain 24/7 response readiness; function as Operations/Incident Commander or section lead during major incidents until relieved
Build collaborative relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external agencies; support community policing, threat assessment/behavioral intervention participation, and campus outreach
Develop and monitor budgets; oversee staffing models, scheduling, overtime controls, grants/equipment procurement, vehicle/fleet management, and technology (RMS/CAD, access control, CCTV, radios)
Conduct special studies, audits, and internal reviews; recommend policy/SOP updates
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a field related to assigned area
Three (3) years of related management work experience in assigned area
Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Valid Florida driver's license
Florida LEO certification (or timeline to obtain)
Security D/G licensure may be required for designated non-sworn assignments or mixed environments
FEMA/ICS (100, 200, 700; campus-specific modules as designated)
Ability to pass a law enforcement level background check
Preferred
Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field
10+ year of progressively responsible public safety experience, including at least five (5) years of supervisory experience
Prior experience in a educational setting, preferable Higher Education
Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification (or ability to obtain within established timeframe) OR demonstrable experience managing sworn operations with eligibility to attain Florida equivalency within set period
Company
St. Petersburg College
St. Petersburg College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.92MKey Investors
US Department of Commerce, Economic Development AdministationHelios Education FoundationBank of America
2023-09-20Grant· $0.32M
2022-02-17Grant· $1.6M
2022-01-25Grant· $1M
Leadership Team
Patrick Rinard
Vice President, Information Technology and CIO
Damon Kuhn
Associate Provost / Associate Chief Campus Officer
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