Associate Director, Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness

The Department of Resilience, Emergency Management & Safety (REMS), within the Division of Finance and Administration on the Klamath Falls campus of Oregon Tech invites applications for the position of Associate Director, Campus Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Position Type: Administrative
Working Title: Associate Director - Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Classification Title: Associate Director
College/Division: Finance and Administration
Department: Security
Salary Range: $70,000 to $80,000 DOE
Work Location: Klamath Falls, OR
Position Terms/Mo: 12 months, annually
Full/Part time: Full Time
Appointment FTE (%): 1.0
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Application Link: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/6605
The position is eligible for Oregon Tech's comprehensive Benefits package.

The Associate Director, Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness is a key leadership position within Resilience, Emergency Management and Safety (REMS). Working under the general direction of the Executive Director, REMS, this position assists in leading and managing the university’s campus safety portfolio with specific responsibility for campus safety, emergency preparedness and parking and traffic. The Associate Director, Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness collaborates with members of the campus community to develop strategies that promote the use of campus engagement, community-oriented and trust-based problem-solving and prevention-guided public safety services to build a safe campus culture.

The Associate Director, Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness manages assigned budgets, personnel and resources. This position is responsible for conducting strategic planning, developing programs and services and advancing the concept of organizational resilience throughout the university. The Associate Director, Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness is accountable for all related programs and services across the university to include, but not limited to, the Klamath Falls, Portland-Metro and Scappoose campuses. As required, the position will support regional resilience programs through consultation, on-site assessments, operational assistance and training. This position serves on the Parking and Traffic Commission and Safety Commission.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in criminal justice, public administration or closely related field of study. Equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible campus safety, law enforcement or public safety management experience equal in scope to the duties and requirements of the position.
• Ability to consistently demonstrate a high degree of accountability, personal integrity and emotional maturity.
• Ability to remain adaptable and flexible, adjusting actions to support an effective and reasonable response to a changing environment.
• Ability to effectively and respectfully work, communicate and collaborate in a diverse, multicultural and inclusive setting.
• Ability to use appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style to help build a cohesive team; facilitating the completion of team goals by developing direction, structure and commitment.
• Substantial and proven ability to consistently provide exceptional leadership during adverse events and emergent situations.
• Ability to work effectively, continuously and discreetly with confidential and potentially sensitive information.
• Ability and willingness to commission as a Special Campus Security Officer (i.e., ORS 181A.972 and ORS 352.118) and complete all required training modules to deploy in a commissioned capacity to include the carrying of less lethal weapons, impact weapons and chemical spray agents.
• Ability and willingness to respond to incidents after hours, and work extended hours on site, under difficult and trying circumstances and willingness to maintain 24-hour availability via a wireless device capable of voice and data communications.
• Proficiency in use of Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint, as well as databases and specialized programs.

Instructions To Apply:

The initial review of applications will take place on October 10, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the
position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial
review date may not receive full consideration.

To apply, please visit: https://jobs.oit.edu/postings/6605

Then, upload the following elements to your application:

• Resume
• Cover Letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.
• License/Certification – this includes certification and training records related to professional work within the emergency management, law enforcement and/or public safety fields.

AA/EEO:
Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law.

Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resources.