Assistant Director Of Safety And Security

Assistant Director of Safety and Security

Category: Full-time, Staff

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Posted:

Apr 24, 2024

Eastern Nazarene College, a fully accredited Christian liberal arts college on Boston's south shore, is seeking an Assistant Director of Safety and Security responsible for assisting in development, implementation, and management of campus safety and security programs and services, including but not limited to security, fire safety, emergency management, parking management, building and access controls and ensuring a community-focused approach to law enforcement and public safety. Reporting to the Director of Security, the Assistant Director will collaborate broadly across the institution and with local law enforcement and community services to promote safety and well-being in both the residential and academic spaces. The Assistant Director helps spearhead a reimagined, humanistic approach to public safety, emphasizing safety awareness and education, campus protection, emergency preparedness with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations in mind and keepings all new initiatives aligned with the college's missions and strategic plan. Must be MPTC and POST certified with two (2) years of law enforcement experience and have the desire to support the traditions and values of Christian higher education in a diverse, busy educational institution.

How-to-apply

Please submit your resume, along with a cover letter, and provide a statement of faith - a brief statement that describes your Christian commitment and your participation in a faith community - to careers@enc.edu.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day operations, including the supervision of assigned personnel and contract guards, overseeing post assignments, deployment of personnel, reviewing incident reports, and conducting investigations.

• Supervise special events, collaborating with relevant authorities such as the local fire and police departments, and develop security, safety, crowd control, and emergency evacuation plans.

• Participate in the planning process for campus activities, identifying security and safety concerns related to projects like building renovation, construction, and vendor activities.

• Oversee roll calls, inspections, and staff training sessions, ensuring compliance with college and University policies.

• Monitor time and leave usage, verify attendance, handle sick leave requests, and coordinate staffing for mobilizations.

• Prepare performance evaluations, initiate disciplinary actions when necessary, and implement corrective measures within established guidelines.

• Conduct semi-annual uniform and equipment inspections, preparing relevant reports.

• Research and procure new equipment, uniform items, vehicles, etc., and prepare purchase requests for approval.

• Assist in drafting security policy statements, and administering personnel management programs on a college-wide basis.

• Participate in staffing and selection activities.

• Support the College Director by preparing reports, maintaining crime statistics, attending meetings, and acting in their absence when delegated.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• MPTC and POST certified with two (2) years of law enforcement experience.

• Bachelor's degree preferred with two (2) years of related experience, including one (1) year of administrative or supervisory experience; Associate's degree or 60 credits with three (3) years of related experience, including two (2) years of administrative or supervisory experience; or High school diploma or GED, with four (4) years of experience.

• Must possess a valid, current MA State driver's license.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough knowledge of criminal justice, law enforcement, and higher education protocols/procedures

• Leadership and management skills sufficient to lead a staff operating on a 24/7 schedule.

• Excellent interpersonal, problem solving, organizational, written and communication skills

• Ability to work with local community and leadership

• Understanding of and appreciation for current student issues

• Ability to handle crisis situations

• Maturity supported by a strong ethical character

• Ability to relate to and interact effectively with diverse populations

• Tolerance for ambiguity, sensitivity and orientation to be successful in a church-related, liberal arts institution

• Background in emergency management

• CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid (First Responder) certifications

• Familiarity with the Clery Act and Title IX regulations and requirements relating to colleges

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Good general physical condition and mobility

• Ability to walk several flights of stairs repeatedly

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Varied hours/schedule; typical office setting including multi- tasking;
• inclement weather, confined spaces, and large crowds.

Work Schedule: Full-Time Equivalent (FTE: 1.0), 12 months' term.

Shift: Generally, 1600-1200 flexibility is required to ensure proper staffing levels during time off request, sick calls, and special events and 24/7 on-call emergency response.

The noise level in the work environment is usually varied.

Who We Are

Eastern Nazarene College is a fully accredited Christian liberal arts college and member of the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities (CCCU) with approximately 1,000 students distributed across residential undergraduate, graduate, and adult studies programs. Nestled in a residential neighborhood minutes from downtown Boston, the college's picturesque New England campus is a window into the world. While our faculty are leaders in their fields, actively involved in publishing and research, they are devoted to teaching and mentoring students in a nurturing, spiritually informed, and academically supportive environment. Students are encouraged to travel, engage in service projects, and participate in internship experiences as a part of their education. Through their classes, work experiences in Boston, and mission trips around the world, students are challenged to open their minds and hearts, preparing them for a lifetime of meaningful work and service to our nation and the world.

Our benefits include health, dental, tuition benefits for employee and dependents, generous paid time off, life and disability insurance, and more. In addition, as a staff or faculty member in our multi-cultural and close-knit community, you'll enjoy a variety of unique benefits as you play an active role in achieving our mission and supporting our community.

Applicants should be committed Christians and active in a local church. Preference in hiring is given to those with Wesleyan convictions and background, though qualified applicants from other Christian traditions will be considered as well. www.enc.edu

Mission

Eastern Nazarene College provides a transformational education that equips diverse students to lead and serve our world as agents of Christ's love and truth.

Vision

Eastern Nazarene College will be widely-recognized as a leader in innovative Christian education, renowned for excellence in student achievement, vibrant intercultural community, and global impact

Values

• Holistic education: We provide a holistic educational experience in the liberal arts and professional studies that integrates spiritual, academic, emotional, and social development.

• Christian community: We facilitate the building of loving relationships so that we reflect the Spirit of Christ in our life together.

• Student-centered: We orient our work around the success of our students, making every effort to be responsive to the unique needs, aspirations, and backgrounds of each one.

• Wesleyan: Consistent with our rich Wesleyan holiness tradition, we create and maintain an environment which awakens and fosters truth, righteousness, and justice as made possible by God's transforming grace through Jesus Christ.

• Civility and hospitality: We intentionally welcome and embrace people from diverse cultures, viewpoints, and faith traditions.

• Servanthood: We model servant leadership to our students and community by building a culture of listening, respect, encouragement, and support.

• Authenticity and transparency: We are deliberately honest in our relationships, candid in our communication, and transparent in our governance in order to foster trust and confidence.

• Excellence: In an effort to provide "the best in education and the best in Christian faith," we strive for excellence that honors God in all our endeavors.

• Strategic innovation: While remaining deeply rooted in our mission, we are boldly creative and innovative in the methods we employ.

• Accountability: We keep promises, honor commitments, meet and exceed expectations, and are willing to be held accountable for the faithful fulfillment of our responsibilities.

Lifestyle Guidelines

Our lifestyle guidelines reflect the mission of Eastern Nazarene College and Manual of the Church of the Nazarene, including the Agreed Statement of Belief, The Covenant of Christian Character and The Covenant of Christian Conduct. The premise of our lifestyle guidelines is to exemplify such personal, moral, and religious conduct as shall be above reproach. This lifestyle premise is for everyone working and living on campus: students, faculty, staff, and administration. This lifestyle premise is a rationale for desirable behavior and attitudes.

We, as a Christian community, commit ourselves to the admonition of the Apostle Paul that we build our community up in love for each other. We will actively endeavor to be supportive and caring for each other in spite of whatever differences may develop concerning the operation of the College. While honest differences may exist and be vigorously debated, the College will not condone personal attacks on other members of the community.

To be in accord with the purposes and spirit of the College and with the doctrines and standards of the Church of the Nazarene, our lifestyle practices exclude: engaging in sexual acts outside of Christian marriage as defined by the Church of the Nazarene, the use of pornography, any acts of abuse, bullying or harassment, the use of profanity, gambling, theft, dishonesty, using tobacco in any form, participation in the occult and any other behavior that is detrimental to authentic Christian community and the maintenance of an atmosphere conducive to abundant life.

The historic understanding of ENC and the Church of the Nazarene with respect to alcohol is that abstinence best reflects our commitments to Christ, to our community and to holy living. This position is rooted in our acknowledgement of the destructive consequences in individuals, families and communities that can stem from the use of alcohol and demonstrates our commitment to standing in solidarity with those who have suffered from these consequences. As a result, it continues to be our strong preference that all employees abstain from the use of alcoholic beverages. However, we respect the fact that our employees come from a variety of denominational backgrounds that may not share this commitment to abstinence. Our expectation, therefore, is that all employees will abide by the behavioral commitments of their local church, will avoid drunkenness, and will under no circumstances possess, use, promote or distribute alcoholic beverages on campus, at any college event, or in the presence of students.

Additionally, ENC prohibits the possession, use, distribution or manufacture of illegal drugs and recreational marijuana, and the misuse of prescription drugs.

The College expects all employees to live by this lifestyle premise. We ask for an understanding of the need for lifestyle standards, a good spirit in keeping them, and cooperative efforts in improving them. As ENC employees, we ask you to consider the larger picture that what we do and the manner in which we do it reflects on ENC and affects the life of our entire community. We encourage prayerful discernment in all decision-making, as our desire is to glorify God in all our efforts.

Equal Opportunity

Eastern Nazarene College policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, sex, religion*, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected class in all aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups.*

• Christian Faith and employment at Eastern Nazarene College: Eastern Nazarene College is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. It reserves the right to prefer employees on the basis of religion (Title VII, Section 702-703, U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964). Preferred candidates demonstrate a strong commitment to the Christian faith, active participation in a local church, and a philosophy of Christian higher education consistent with the Wesleyan tradition.

Contact Us

Office Human Resources

Eastern Nazarene College

23 E. Elm Avenue

Quincy, MA 02170

careers@enc.edu

617-745-3723