Director Of Public Safety - Public Safety And Transit

Director of Public Safety

Public Safety

Administrative, Full-Time

Director of Public Safety provides administrative oversight of campus police and security, emergency management, parking, transit, and police dispatch services to ensure a safe and secure campus environment.  Reporting to the Vice President for Finance & Administration, the Director supervises a team of law enforcement, parking, transit, and emergency personnel and ensures team collaborations with local and neighboring law enforcement personnel.  The Director is responsible for creating a safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests.

Primary Responsibilities

• Provides strategic planning and guidance in the establishment and administration of police and security programs across all campuses of the University, ensuring that all operations support the University's mission, strategic plan, and business goals and objectives

• Administers a safe and secure campus environment and reduces the potential for on-campus crimes, property losses, and personal injuries

• Facilitates a cooperative working relationship between Public Safety and other law enforcement officials by developing and maintaining effective communications and planning and coordinating campus safety services in concert with other emergency services organizations

• Ensures the University's compliance with governmental regulatory programs regarding campus safety and security, including the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy, Campus Crime Statistics Act, etc

• Oversees the administration of campus surveillance, alarm, mass communication, computer-aided dispatch, and radio communications systems

• Provides administrative oversight of the University's parking regulations including oversight of the vehicle registration program, campus parking permits, citations, appeals process, traffic control during special events, and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) parking compliance

• Oversees regulatory compliance including mandatory reviews, grant administration, and reporting

• Provides administrative oversight of the University's FTA 5307 transit system

• Effectively maintains the University's ability to respond to emergencies, effectively manage incidents, and systematically restore the campus to full operation following adverse events

• Ensures that university president and executive leadership are aware of emergency management plans and implications of various situations or circumstances which may disrupt normal campus activities or threaten the safety and security of university persons, property, or equipment

• Advises the President, Vice Presidents, Deans, and other appropriate campus officials, on safety and emergency matters

• Designs, establishes, and maintains an organizational structure and staffing to effectively accomplish the organization's goals and objectives; oversees recruitment, training, supervision, and evaluation of unit staff

• Exercises leadership by coordinating the planning of annual budgets and exercises oversight of funds by monitoring departmental budgets

• Establishes and maintains effective relationships with local, regional, and state law enforcement, emergency planning/management groups, and community organizations

• Bachelor's degree in public health, emergency management, business administration, public administration, political science, criminal justice, or a related field

• Progressively responsible experience in managing safety and emergency services

• Working knowledge of local, state, and federal regulations and best practices related to emergency response preparation, planning and operations

• Working knowledge of mediation and conflict resolution techniques

• Experience in budget management

• Demonstrated ability to work professionally and effectively with all levels of the organization

• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and handle situations with sensitivity, tact and in a confidential manner

• Excellent leadership and supervisory skills

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions

• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

Application Deadline:  The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.  To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by May 24, 2024.

To Apply:  Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing position qualifications

• Current Resume

• Names and contact information of three professional references may be asked for at a later date

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO):  Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond.  SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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