Director of Campus Safety
- Employer
- Willamette University
- Location
- Oregon, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Jul 1, 2022
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Safety & Security
- Employment Level
- Administrative
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Director of Campus Safety & Emergency Management
Posting Number: R0004445
Location: Salem Campus
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Position Summary:
The Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management provides leadership, oversight, and management of the University's Campus Safety officers and security systems, ID card services, parking, transportation, emergency preparedness and University emergency management. This is done in accordance with all applicable University policies and procedures, as well as federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
Work involves a wide variety of complex duties and responsibilities in the area of the University's Campus Safety activities on both the Salem and Portland (PNCA) campuses. Requires a high degree of interpersonal and communication skills to exchange information. The position actively collaborates with a broad array of internal and external stakeholders, including administrators, students, faculty and staff, law enforcement and public safety agencies, to develop and implement comprehensive services and programs for the safety of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the property of Willamette. All work of the Director and the department is performed with the highest ethical standards, as well as inclusivity, transparency, and accountability.
The Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Management undertakes their job responsibilities primarily as an educator supporting the institutional mission of student success and community enrichment. This is not a law enforcement position.
Incumbent directly supervises seven to ten persons and indirectly supervises all personnel involved in the purchasing and campus safety operations of the University. Incumbent is required to drive and travel both on and off campus in Salem and Portland.
Reasonable Accommodations Statement
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
JOB DUTIES
Public Safety and Emergency Management Leadership
- Leads and oversees the annual and day-to-day campus safety and
security processes and programs to support a comprehensive strategy
for protecting the security of members of the Willamette community,
guests, facilities, and infrastructure.
- Refers suspected criminal activity and investigations to the
appropriate law enforcement agencies consistent with University and
higher education standards.
- Reviews incident reports each morning, daily logs, and other
information to evaluate the effectiveness of Campus Safety
operations and to identify crime trends or other safety issues.
Takes corrective actions to minimize such incidents in the
future.
- Prepares written recommendations and plans concerning measures
to be taken with regard to actual or potential dangers in
connection with University buildings, roads, campus facilities and
shrubbery, and in connection with needed improvements in lighting,
parking facilities, traffic control, and concerning places and
occasions in which people gather in large groups.
- Serves as Incident Commander in the University's Emergency
Response Plan. Leads campus emergency preparedness initiatives,
coordinating the incident command structure and training, and
emergency and disaster response on behalf of the
institution.
- Serves as a representative to the Mid-Valley Threat Assessment
Team and Emergency Managers' meetings.
- Establishes strong collaborative external working relationships
with Salem and Portland community and local stakeholders in social
services, crisis intervention and communications, police, fire, and
county district attorneys' offices as needed.
- Establishes and maintains strong and collaborative internal
working relationships with offices within the Division of Student
Affairs (e.g., Bishop Wellness Center, Office of Residence Life and
Housing, Office of Student Engagement and Leadership, Multicultural
Affairs, Gender Resources and Advocacy Center, Athletics) and other
campus offices (i.e., Facilities, Human Resources, President's
Office) to identify potential services or processes that may
enhance and support safety on campus.
- Collaborates with Salem and Portland Fire and Police
departments, the Oregon State Police, regional Emergency Managers,
and other public safety agencies as necessary to ensure timely
sharing of information, opportunities for training, and
professional development. The Director is expected to also
cooperate with other local, state, and federal agencies, including
Oregon Liquor Control Commission, County Behavioral Health, and
other social services agencies and organizations as required.
Responsible for all campus safety related communications with city
and state entities and is expected to establish positive, mutually
beneficial working relationships.
- Collaborates with University staff to ensure compliance with
requirements of the city and state Fire Marshal's
Offices.
- In collaboration with those designated with University
communications (e.g., Marketing and Communications, President's
Office, VP of Student Affairs), develops and distributes emergency
notifications and timely warnings related to campus safety issues
that may impact students, faculty, and staff. Coordinates an annual
review of the University Crisis Communications Plan.
- In collaboration with campus stakeholders, develops and
maintains Willamette University's emergency response plan that
includes the Salem and Portland Campuses. Coordinates with the
police, fire and rescue, 911 dispatch centers, and emergency
managers in the jurisdictions in which Willamette has campuses to
ensure the plan is current and ready to implement in the event of
an emergency. Reviews emergency response plan to ensure consistent
compliance with any University or other state and local changes, as
appropriate.
- Takes an active role in planning for major campus events. Hires
and monitors contract security for special events.
- Oversees Service Center Manager who is responsible for parking
management, permit distribution and billing of changes to student
accounts, payroll and credit cards, enforcement of parking
regulations and continuous review of parking
infrastructure.
Campus Safety Operations
- Within existing University structures, develops policies and
practices as necessary for the operational needs of the campus
related to the Office of Campus Safety and Emergency Management.
Maintains a working knowledge of federal, state, and local laws
pertinent to campus safety and security, and complies with
intergovernmental agreements and memorandums of
understanding.
- Manages internal dispatch, officer communications, and campus
safety incident reports.
- Participates with and monitors the installation of the new
Siemens integrated security system software that will include the
implementation of ID card production, building access, intrusion
alarm system, video surveillance, fire alarm monitoring and an
emergency notification system.
- Supervises the Associate Director of Campus Safety who serves
as the primary manager of the Campus Safety officers' schedules and
coverage plans, and the day-to-day operation of Campus Safety—daily
priorities, patrol plans, equipment planning and purchasing, and
supervision of Campus Safety officers in Portland and Salem, and
the Service Center staff and operations.
- Participates in proactive Campus Safety patrol, campus incident
management, after hours on-call duty, and any other Campus Safety
tasks as needed. These include, but are not limited to campus
enforcement activities; the safe movement of pedestrians, bicycles,
skateboards, campus vehicles and other forms of transportation, or
college property; and the development and execution of safety plans
for key campus and community events (e.g. Commencement, Opening
Days).
- Recommends and administers the department operating budget,
including but not limited to staffing and equipment, professional
development, grant opportunities, and systems.
- Coordinates the preparation of operational reports and
analyses, identifying trends and making recommendations or
conclusions, including staffing, equipment or other safety
improvements. Participates in the collaborative development of the
campus safety and security strategy. Contributes to campus safety
best practices. Participates in bench-marking and analysis with
similar institutions and departments, and in listening sessions
with key stakeholder groups.
- Collaborates with the Dean of Students for Community Care and
Inclusion to ensure policies and procedures are followed for
on-call and emergency response and safety systems.
- Oversees Campus Safety systems which include door locks,
security cameras, emergency phones, emergency notification systems,
fire and burglary alarms, and other tools.
- Responsible for accurate and timely collecting and reporting of
statistics under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Fire Safety Act. The
Director establishes Campus Security Authorities. Maintains an
up-to-date Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
- Chairs a student facing Safety Committee and the Campus Safety
and Emergency Management Advisory Group.
- Serves as the advisor of WEMS (Willamette Emergency Medical
Services), including monitoring the student volunteers and the
contract with a licensed physician who is the required medical
director for the group.
Emergency Management Training
- Ensures Campus Safety officers and department personnel receive
and maintain appropriate training and certifications as necessary
for the safe and effective performance of their duties, including
such training and certifications required by the Oregon Department
of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST). Proactively
researches, recommends and subsequently implements supplemental
trainings to enhance preparedness of those serving in Campus Safety
positions within the bounds of University policies and procedures.
Emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion, as well as health and
wellness, in training programs for Campus Safety
positions.
- Coordinates and leads all mandatory trainings for members of
Incident Management Teams, Campus Security Authorities, and key
University personnel regarding emergency and disaster response, and
related trainings or drills. Ensures Incident Command Center is
operational at all times.
- Builds training and educational outreach programs with and for
administration, faculty, staff, students, community groups, and
community leaders.
- Plans and administers campus-wide safety and well-being
training programs to provide current and relevant information and
techniques.
University Service Center Operations
- Ensures the efficient and professional operation of the Service
Center function through the supervision of the Service Center
Manager.
- Records, maintains, and distributes safety and security-related
incident reports and information.
- Ensures production of student, employee, guest and contractor
identification cards and building access systems on Salem and
Portland campuses.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a
Health and Human Services area, such as Counseling, Social Work,
Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice, or in Business
Administration, Public Administration, or a related
field.
- Seven years of progressively responsible managerial or
supervisory experience in public safety and/or emergency
management, including program management, training, and staff
development.
- Adult CPR, First Aid, and AED certification (or ability to
obtain within 30 days of hire).
- Valid Oregon driver's license (or ability to obtain within 30
days of hire).
- DPSST Executive Manager License (or ability to obtain within 60
days of hire).
- Ability to maintain departmental records and prepare necessary
reports.
- Ability to manage and lead in a complex, rapidly changing
environment.
- Knowledge of and support for the University's
mission.
- Ability to take a customer service-oriented and educational
approach when dealing with students and the public.
- Knowledge of best practices in safety and security in higher
education.
- Skill in developing and delivering training programs and
effective presentations.
- Ability to remain calm in crisis situations, to act decisively,
and to apply sound judgment in determining appropriate
actions.
- Knowledge of and ability to interpret federal, state, and local
laws, codes, and regulations including Kaylee's law, the Clery Act,
and Title IX.
- Demonstrated experience with disaster preparedness and
emergency management procedures.
- Familiarity with principles and practices of budget preparation
and administration.
- Ability to work cooperatively with the diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of University
personnel and students, and to create a respectful and inclusive
workplace.
- Ability to meet and deal tactfully and effectively with the
public, as well as de-escalate situations and people.
- Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions,
project consequences of proposed actions and implement
recommendations in support of goals.
- Incident command training, including ICS 100, 200, 300, 400 and
700 training ( or ability to obtain within one year of
hire).
- Ability to reside in Oregon by the first day of employment or
otherwise complete work primarily in Oregon.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's Degree in a Health and Human Services areas, such as
Counseling, Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal
Justice, or in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a
related field.
- Experience working in higher education crisis intervention,
public safety and/or emergency management, a working knowledge of
student care and threat assessment best practices, and of Clery,
FERPA, Title IX, VAWA and other specific laws.
- Membership in the International Association of Campus Law
Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA) and the American Society for
Industrial Security.
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
May require exposure to adverse environmental conditions as experienced in the performance of essential functions in an outdoor setting including such conditions as extreme temperatures, inclement weather, noise, dust, dim-lighting, and other unfavorable conditions as required. May
also be exposed to a variety of hazards due to the nature of his or her functions as Director of Campus Safety. Regular office hours are established between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. during weekdays. A flexible work schedule, including nights and weekends, may be necessary due to the nature of the responsibilities. The Director and Associate Director rotate after hours, on-call coverage to support emergency situations.
Salary: $90,000 - $105,000
Applications will be reviewed beginning August 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled.
All University positions require that candidates submit to a criminal conviction record check prior to hire. Conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. Nature of conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.
You will need to upload the following documents as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume:
- Cover letter addressing the required/desired qualifications and
presenting any other applicant characteristics which deserve
emphasis
- Current Resume
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
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