Director Of Public Safety

Description

ABOUT RAMAPO COLLEGE:

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College's unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ's designation as "New Jersey's Public Liberal Arts College" by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College's commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor's degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College's exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master's degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State's top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a "Military Friendly College" in Victory Media's Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger's, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

Examples of Duties

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time, managerial position, and days of work and hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 pm. Note: This position is in the "NL" category of employment (non-fixed work week) and individuals in this role have no claim or entitlement to time off or cash compensation for hours worked beyond their normal schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Compensatory time will not be granted for work done as an extension of the regular work day. It is the policy of the College to grant hour for hour compensatory time off, with advance approval, only when employees are required to work on a holiday. Time earned must be used within one fiscal year from the time it is earned.

JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Vice President of Equity, Diversity and Compliance, the Director of Public Safety is entrusted with the leadership and day to day management of all public safety and security operations for Ramapo College. The Director will provide strategic direction for administrative and financial operations of the Public Safety Department to include Security Services, Parking, IDs, Investigations, Communications, Special Operations, Emergency Management and Campus Access. The Director is also responsible for oversight of the College's compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and its reporting requirements

DUTIES:

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate all activities of the department, ensuring compliance with all laws, as well as adherence to College and department policies and procedures as well as Union Contracts.

• Ability to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of College and Department goals.

• Analyze campus security and safety requirements and determine the proper deployment of staff for each shift, when overtime work is needed, and what emergency or other equipment is desirable. Must be knowledgeable about current products and technologies available for safety and Public Safety enhancement.

• Review incident reports each morning, daily logs, and other information to evaluate the effectiveness of Public Safety operations and to identify crime trends or other Public Safety issues. Take corrective actions to minimize such incidents in the future.

• Serve as co-chair of the College's Emergency Preparedness Team with responsibility for development of the emergency plan, training the campus community on the plan and organizing table top exercises with senior team members on the plan..

• Prepare written recommendations and plans concerning measures to be taken with regard to actual or potential dangers in connection with College 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. Take an active role with the Events Planning Committee and the Major Events Committee.

• Serve as the College's liaison to various units in the criminal justice system, and other local emergency services.

• Provide recommendations and manage the Accreditation Process for the Public Safety Department.

• Strategically partner with and proactively engage students, faculty and staff on campus safety initiatives. Coordinate and provide quality education and training programs related to crime prevention, safety, security, and emergency response for college employees and students.

• Design, recommend, and implement policies and procedures regarding on-campus traffic control, the issuance and validation of parking permits, and the ticketing and towing of vehicles parked or operated improperly. Maintain strict control of parking in emergency access lanes and in areas reserved for persons with physical disabilities.

• Ensure College adherence to the requirements of the Jeanne Clery Act and all other applicable Federal or State compliance legislation pertaining to campus Public Safety. Work with the Student Affairs Office to carefully handle confidential reporting mechanisms and subsequent public log entries. Prepare and submit Clery Act Annual report to the Department of Education.

• Manage the College's identification cards, campus access list and other campus access mechanisms.

• Interview candidates for vacancies in the unit and make timely recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary action, performance evaluations, and other personnel matters.

• Prepare and manage a budget, as well as capital projects, for unit operations and monitor the expenditure of funds.

• Design, conduct, or make referrals to ongoing training programs for Public Safety employees to assure that they are able and equipped to perform all responsibilities of their positions in the context of currently accepted practices in the College Public Safety field.

• Establish and maintain cooperative work relationships with College Administrators, student groups and private vendors concerned with Public Safety and with the general public in order to ensure an effective, functional Public Safety program at the College. Form an especially strong alliance with the Offices of Residence Life; Student Conduct; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Compliance; Athletics; Facilities; Events and Conferences; and Environmental Health and Safety, with regard to campus safety and security matters.

• Promptly investigate, as appropriate, any allegations of conduct unbecoming or other related offenses directed against any member of Public Safety and take appropriate action as required. Refer other investigations not properly internally handled internally to other college offices.

• Ensures the Public Safety Department advances a campus culture of safety, equity, compliance and respect.

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION

Graduation from an accredited College with a Bachelor's degree. Masters or other appropriate professional degree preferred

EXPERIENCE

Five (5) years of supervisory experience with a multi-shift Public Safety or Law Enforcement force. Employment history supervising unionized work force strongly preferred. Experience with a residential and diverse student body is strongly preferred. Experience with emergency preparedness, particularly managing a complex organization during emergency/crisis situations strongly preferred.

LICENSE

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Demonstrated commitment to upholding the College's mission to promote diversity, inclusiveness, sustainability, student engagement, and community involvement.

Knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Act and its importance on a campus environment.

Knowledge of the principles of budget planning and development.

Ability to establish liaison and maintain cooperative working relationships with other staff and organizations.

Supplemental Information

EEO Statement:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs, and other diversity programs. Ramapo's commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.