Threat Assessment Coordinator

The University Police Department (UPD) at Old Dominion University is accepting applications for a Threat Assessment Coordinator (Program Administrative Specialist II) position. This position will assist with the administration and management of matters pertaining to the University’s Threat Assessment Team (TAT). In addition, this position will serve as the police department’s liaison for University event planning with responsibility for the coordination of special event management, including planning, scheduling and staffing to facilitate the safe and responsible deployment of police resources.

Required Qualifications: Considerable experience working with threat assessment programs. Considerable experience working with sensitive and confidential information. Some experience working in a related field or higher education environment. Considerable knowledge of threat assessment programs and practices. Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding students and employee policies and records. Ability to manage projects, including conducting research and report preparation. Strong written and oral communications skills. Ability to develop and make effective presentations to diverse populations. Familiarity with staffing and scheduling.

Required Training: None.

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in one of the following areas: psychology, management, human resources, student personnel, higher education administration, public administration, or a related discipline. Considerable experience in a higher education environment. Considerable police or military experience with threat assessment practices. Experience with scheduling, staffing and university event management.

Conditions of Employment: Must be able to work a 40-hour work week and travel as required. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate.

Review Date: The initial application review date for this position is September 16, 2020 and will remain open until filled. This recruitment may close after the five-day required posting period when a suitable pool of applicants has been generated.

It is the policy of Old Dominion University to provide equal employment, educational and social opportunities for all persons, without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), national origin, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation or genetic information. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.