Executive Director, Safety & Security

• Job Summary : Responsible for leading, creating vision and strategic direction, and managing the safety and security department at the college;
• serving as the coordinator of emergency preparedness for the college; providing an inclusive, secure and safe environment for faculty, students, staff, and visitors;
• resolving complaints and concerns; recommending policy and procedure modifications; budget preparation; updating and ensuring compliance with applicable rules, policies and regulations;

and ensuring staff meet established training and certification requirements.

Minimum Qualifications :

Associate's Degree and 7 years of experience, including 2 years supervisory experience or, equivalent knowledge and skills that meet the essential requirements of the position.

Licensing Requirements :

Must successfully pass annual weapon qualifications with a Glock .21 caliber handgun.

PA Act 235 Lethal Weapons with Firearm (Mandatory at time of hire)

OCAT

ASP Baton

CPR / AED

First-Aid

PATH Handcuffing

Valid & Clean Driver's License (No Suspensions or Revocations)

Clean Criminal History Background (No Misdemeanor / Felony Convictions)

Valid Driver's License

Hiring Range : $75,640.00 - $96,441.00

Preferred Qualifications : n / a

Job Specific Task List :

• Lead efforts to ensure emergency preparedness; including a comprehensive training program for officers that includes diversity and inclusion work, a complete education / drill program for students, employees and other stakeholders, and the creation of emergency preparedness plans. - (Essential)
• Lead a 24 / 7 security staff to include assignment of work activities and responsibilities, scheduling, performance management, and employee evaluations. - (Essential)
• Build a cohesive team of professional, well-trained, service-oriented officers and staff; maintain a work environment that is conducive to quality performance, teamwork, and a high level of customer service. - (Essential)
• Supervise, hire, and train staff; ensure that all staff, faculty, students, and visitors are in compliance will official college policies and procedures;

conduct regular safety and security training, evaluations, inspections, and assessments to ensure adherence to established safety and security standards and procedures. - (Essential)

• Ensure proper preparation and filing of safety, criminal, traffic, incident, and other required reports; ensure compliance with local, state, and federal mandates (including Clery and Title IX). - (Essential)
• Serve as liaison and maintain ongoing partnerships with local law enforcement, first responders, and other support organizations associated with emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. - (Essential)
• Prepare and present / distribute information relevant to the safety and security of college employees and students. - (Essential)
• Facilitate appropriate and timely response to issues and challenges; physically patrols via vehicle, foot and bicycle; running to respond to an emergency;

defense against or restraint of an assailant; assisting or dragging someone to safety; and maintaining stamina for foot patrols. - (Essential)

• Annually review and modify the departmental strategic plan to ensure the established goals and objectives are aligned with the college's strategic direction and are being achieved. - (Essential)
• Ensure proper security coverage for the general operation of the college, as well as special events and activities. - (Essential)
• Ensure department equipment, property, and assets and properly accounted for, maintained, and stored. - (Essential)
• Travel is required. - (Essential)
• Perform other duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type : Full Time 12 Month, Exempt

About Us : www.hacc.edu

Our Purpose : Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Diversity Statement : As an institution of higher education, HACC recognizes its responsibility to maintain an environment that affirms the diversity of people and ideas.

HACC embraces, supports, and actively pursues a policy of inclusiveness that reflects and appreciates the diversity of the community it serves and the world in which we live.

The Board of Trustees and the President lead HACC's commitment to open access to education, diversity, cultural sensitivity, and equal opportunity in employment.

This commitment serves to promote a college-wide environment of collegiality, inclusiveness, respect, and cultural competence.

Our Core Values : A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect, collegiality, diversity and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded, believing that each of us is capable of learning, developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.
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