South Dakota Board of Regents · 1 day ago
Assistant Vice President of Safety & Security
Brookings, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$107K/yr - $107K/yr
7+ years expSouth Dakota State University is currently seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking executive to shape the strategic direction of campus public safety. The successful candidate will lead the University Police Department, Emergency & Risk Management, and Environmental Health and Safety, driving innovation and fostering a culture of engagement that aligns with the university’s priorities.
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Responsibilities
Strategically lead and oversee University Police Department (UPD), Emergency & Risk Management and Environmental Health and Safety departments to shape the direction and future of campus public safety and security with strategic initiatives, innovative programs, data-driven decisions and policies, balancing enforcement with engagement by building partnerships that support student success, advance institutional goals and reflect the university’s commitment to respect and professional excellence in public safety
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration, Administrative or Management Services, Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Homeland Security, Emergency Management, or related field by date of application
7+ years of relevant law enforcement or public safety experience, including 3 years of leadership or administrative role that involves managing large and varied teams, or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential functions of the position
Valid driver's license and ability to maintain proper certifications and licenses required by the state
Effective communication skills, both verbally and written, with all levels of the university community and regulatory agencies to accurately represent the University's goals and objectives
Exceptional leadership, organizational, interpersonal, communications, and management skills
Knowledge of the federal and state statutes and their implementing regulations, particularly as they relate to the overseen offices and the University community
Ability to work with leadership and others to establish and foster partnerships to promote the safety and security of the university and local community
Ability to coordinate with local, state, and federal enforcement, emergency services, and government agencies
Preferred
Master's degree
Demonstrated experience in enterprise-level risk management
Professional experience in a land-grant university environment
Familiarity with pertinent local, state, and federal crime reporting (including NIMS/ICS, Clery Act, FERPA, ADA, etc.)
Demonstrated training with communications, implementation of emergency plans, training and exercises, and assessment of these activities
Demonstrated experience with compliance and reporting, threat assessment, and behavioral intervention teams
Knowledge and experience related to environmental health and safety requirements
Demonstrated leadership and knowledge of all phases of emergency management, including planning, preparedness, full scale training exercises, all hazards responses, and business continuity and disaster recovery
Professional certifications: Certified Protection Professional, Physical Security Professional, OSHA, or equivalents
Strong analytical judgement with ability to conduct threat and vulnerability assessments
Experience in environments requiring 24/7 on-call response and multi-jurisdictional coordination
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Flexible benefits
Retirement plans
Compensation packages
Paid holidays
Vacation leave
Internal and state-sponsored training
Reduced tuition for state-supported courses at all State of South Dakota academic institutions
Company
South Dakota Board of Regents
South Dakota Board of Regents is a legal authority to govern the system of public higher education.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Nathan Lukkes
Executive Director & CEO
Chris Kolsrud
Chief Information Security Officer
Recent News
2025-04-22
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