Assistant Vice President of Campus Safety

locations

Claremont

time type

Full time

posted on

Posted Today

job requisition id

REQ-7605

ABOUT THE POSITION :

The Department of Campus Safety of The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS) is responsible for safeguarding the persons and properties of the seven member institutions of The Claremont Colleges (TCC) and TCCS. The Assistant Vice President and Director of Campus Safety ("AVP"), under supervision of the Chief Executive Officer and in consultation with TCC, plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the operational and financial functions of the Campus Safety Department and ensures compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal laws, as well as internal policies and procedures. The Director coordinates and administers daily operations and services through supervising personnel.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

The following are the essential duties and responsibilities the incumbent must be able to perform.

The incumbent in this position is designated as a Campus Security Authority whose primary responsibility is to "report allegations made in good faith to the reporting structure established by the institution." For The Claremont Colleges Services (TCCS), the reporting structure is the Campus Safety Department.

Leadership and Oversight :

Develop, lead, oversee, assess, and enhance all Campus Safety operations for TCCS and the seven educational institutions of The Claremont Colleges. Be proactive, collaborative, and adaptive.

Ensure services are provided 24 hours per day, seven days per year, all year as outlined in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) for Campus Safety.

Establish collective and individual or tailored response procedures for the seven institutions and TCCS to meet the needs and demands of each.

Develop, implement, and lead appropriate initiatives that augment the department's service capabilities and delivery, including threat assessment and dignitary protection.

Ensure customer complaints are investigated and resolved in a timely and diplomatic manner.

Develop, implement, and conduct Crime Prevention and Awareness Programs.

Collaborate with stakeholders across TCCS and TCC (e.g., senior leadership, deans, campus administrators, professors, student organizations, etc.) to promote safety and good mutual working relations.

Provide information and direction to The Claremont Colleges community as applicable.

Develop and communicate vision, annual goals, and strategic plans. Oversee the implementation, navigate challenges, and course correct as needed.

Prepare and oversee an annual department budget.

Develop and oversee emergency services and reporting of incident and crime prevention : Collaborate with the Student Deans Committee and provide updates to the Operations Section Chief for the emergency operation center.

Administer and enforce regulations governing the use of motor vehicles across the consortium.

Oversee compliance with criminal law procedures across TCCS and TCC.

Ensure that records are maintained, produced, and reported / published as required by law, including Annual Campus Safety Reports for each institution and TCCS to comply with the Jeanne Clery Act and Student Right-to-Know Act.

Oversee creation and maintenance of essential department publications (e.g., policies and procedures manual, parking & traffic regulations, etc.).

Collaborate regularly with the Claremont Police Department (CPD) and maintain a written Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) about Campus Safety's role versus that of CPD at TCC and TCCS.

Cooperate with municipal agencies in the enforcement of Claremont City Ordinances where applicable.

Establish and maintain good working relations with other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies.

Supervision and Development :

Oversee all department employment transactions (e.g., selection, hiring, training, evaluations, promotions, terminations, salary recommendations, etc.).

Ensure compliance with department rules and policies; applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations; and safe work practices, procedures, and training requirements.

Ensure ongoing professional training and development.

Oversee department performance management. Ensure completion of job performance discussions and written documentation at least once per year.

Coach and develop direct reports and ensure the provision of the necessary resources, training, and opportunities for successful performance of their duties and advancement.

Supervisory Responsibility : 1. Number of Direct Reports : Three 2. Title(s) of Direct Report(s) : Lieutenant, Administrative Assistant, and Clery Compliance Coordinator.

Required Work Hours : The regular hours for this full-time position are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. May be required to work holiday, weekend, and / or evening hours. Regular hours may vary due to needs of the organization or business unit.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Education : A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field, or the equivalent in a combination of education, training, and additional experience beyond the minimum required. Satisfactory completion of a supervisory training (e.g., certificate). Master's degree preferred.

Experience : Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement, residential college or university security, or related work experience which includes supervisory, administrative, and budgetary responsibilities.

Licensing Requirement :

Must meet all eligibility criteria under California Business and Professions Code 7582 et seq. to serve as the Qualifying Manager for the TCCS Private Patrol Operator (PPO) license.

Must maintain a valid PPO Qualifying Manager certification issued by the California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS). Must obtain within 12 months, if selected candidate does not currently have this license.

Responsible for ensuring continued compliance with BSIS regulations, including fulfilling all reporting, training, and operational oversight requirements associated with the PPO license.

Prior to certification, must actively complete all required BSIS coursework, examinations, and background clearance steps.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Comprehensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, including the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, Clery Act, Title IX, emergency management regulations, with significant knowledge in the laws of arrest, and search and seizure.

Knowledge and ability to develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive emergency preparedness, response, and recovery programs.

Sensitivity to and appreciate for cultural, religious, ethnic and lifestyle diversity.

Advanced organizational and managerial skills, including the ability to set a vision based on a service orientation, goals, and objectives, and monitor performance for a large and visible department.

Ability to set priorities and develop adaptive short- and long-term goals for a large and visible department.

A strong ability to build teams and develop and empower employees.

Ability to remain composed, focused, and effective in emergency and conflict situations.

Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish, foster, and maintain positive and harmonious working relationships with a diverse population of individuals at all levels of an organization, including leadership, peers, customers, agency officials, TCC community members, the public, the City of Claremont, and others.

Skills in building partnerships - Identifying opportunities and taking action to build strategic relationships between own area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to achieve business goals

Strategic decision-making skills - obtaining information and identifying key issues and relationships relevant to achieving a long-range goal or vision; committing to a course of action to accomplish a long-range goal or vision after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organization values.

Adaptability - maintaining effectiveness when experiencing major changes in work, tasks, or the work environment; adjusting effectively to work within new work structures, processes, requirements, or culture.

A forward-thinking personality which can perceive areas of improvement or opportunities for change when it is appropriate and knows how to effectively implement those changes with the required sensitivity.

Ability to always demonstrate and promote integrity and the highest standards of professional conduct, with sensitivity for the perception of security / law enforcement personnel in a culturally diverse and socially aware environment.

A customer focus - making customers and their needs a primary focus of your actions; developing and sustaining productive customer relationships.

Strong written and oral communication skills in English - clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message.

Ability to align team performance for success, focusing and guiding others in accomplishing work objectives.

Ability to use and care for safety equipment such as the baton, pepper spray, handcuffs, blood borne pathogens and first aid kits.

Ability to facilitate change, encouraging others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities; facilitating the implementation and acceptance of change.

Other : A valid driver's license and a driving record acceptable to TCCS's automobile liability insurer.

Preferred Qualifications : The following qualifications are preferred :

Five to seven years of work experience in college or university campus / public safety department in positions of increasing responsibility.

COMPENSATION :

Pay : The annual salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with the duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required for the position, up to $200,000 annual, depending on experience.

Benefits : This position is eligible for our employment benefits package including :

medical, dental, vision,

10% retirement contributions after one year (no matching required),

group life insurance,

generous time off,

professional development funds,

discounts for mobile plans, software, and entertainment,

access to fitness facilities,

and more!

Disclaimer :

This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. When duties and responsibilities change and develop, The Claremont Colleges Services will review this job description and make changes of business necessity. TCCS reserves the right to modify job duties or assign additional duties as needed.

ADA / OSHA :

This job description defines the essential job duties of this position. The Claremont Colleges Services expects that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions, generally defined within Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).

Equal Opportunity Employer :

TCCS is an equal opportunity employer. TCCS managers make employment decisions on the basis of merit, with the aim of having the best available person in every job. TCCS prohibits discrimination based on all characteristics protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance or regulation. TCCS also prohibits discrimination based on the perception that anyone has any of these characteristics or is associated with a person who has or is perceived as having any of these characteristics. All such discrimination is unlawful.