Clery Compliance Manager and Investigator

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Williams College is a coeducational liberal arts institution located in the Berkshire Hills of western Massachusetts with access to the culturally rich cities of Albany, Boston, and New York City. The College is committed to building and supporting a diverse population of approximately 2,000 students, and to fostering an inclusive faculty, staff of over 1,300. Williams has built its reputation on outstanding teaching, scholarship, and academic excellence from its students.

The College seeks a full-time Clery Compliance Manager and Investigator. The Clery Compliance Manager will support the associate director by providing leadership to ensure the institution’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act. The Clery Compliance Manager will be directly responsible for managing the department’s role in the Clery Compliance program (for the Williams College Campus, Oxford, and Mystic River Campus) and leading investigations conducted by CSS to maintain a safe and secure learning and work environment that is supportive of the educational goals of Williams College. The Clery Compliance Manager will be required to work with the campus community to establish and develop a robust Clery Compliance program in an effort to ensure compliance with the clery act. The Clery Compliance Manager must also be a servant leader with passion for trauma informed investigations and be able to develop relationships with external Williams College community members (Williamstown Police/Fire, Berkshire County Sheriff’s Office, Northern Berkshire Emergency Services) as well as the internal Williams College Community members (students, faculty, staff and alumni).

Additional responsibilities include preparing, publishing and distributing the annual security report (ASR). Chairing the Clery Compliance Committee, supervising department investigations, and serving as a department instructor for topics such as: investigations, report writing, and Clery compliance. This position will assist the Assistant Director with coordinating the Emergency Preparedness program and serve as the department Property/Evidence custodian. This complex role also requires maintaining strong collegial relations with all campus constituencies as well as with local officials and law enforcement, fire and emergency medical service providers.


Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus a minimum of two (2) years’ experience in a public safety or security-related role is required, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prior experience conducting trauma-informed investigations is essential
• Ability to investigate administrative and student conduct incidents/violations with the greatest degree of tact, judgment, technical knowledge, and sensitivity.
• Familiarity and interest in working with college-age students is strongly preferred as is a commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion.
• Computer expertise, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others are essential.
• Valid driver's license required at the time of application.

Please send a cover letter and resume.

Application review will begin on December 7th, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay starts at $55,000, commensurate with experience. Job band 2-F. Please visit https://staff-careers.williams.edu/ to apply.


Conditions of Employment

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. A COVID-19 vaccine or approved exemption and participation in our testing program is required as a condition of employment at Williams.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.