Director of Safety and Emergency Management North Central University

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FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Info

Position Title : Director of Safety and Emergency Management

Job Type : Full Time-Exempt

Reports to : Executive Director of Operations

North Central University Mission Statement

North Central University is a Christ-centered, Pentecostal school with a commitment to academic excellence that prepares students to fulfill biblical models of leadership and ministry throughout the world (Ephesians 4 : 11-12).

Position Purpose

This position exists to provide campus safety and security to North Central University through consistent, face to face engagement of the campus and broader Minneapolis community, controlling the external environment of campus through specific policing tactics, and maintaining safety and security records specific to Higher Education and other regulatory compliance.

Key Result Areas and Essential (E) and Secondary (S) Functions :

45% Public Relations, Campus Safety and Emergency Planning and Preparedness :

• Interface with public and media sources as spokesperson surrounding emergency events
• Interface with internal campus community regularly and develop listening sessions to ensure wholistic and compassionate security of campus and community
• Command major campus emergencies and incidents directly
• Update Senior Leadership Team and President’s Council with quarterly security reports
• Schedule and instruct university community by conducting regular emergency preparedness drills and educational seminars on safety and security in the city
• Work in collaboration with the Director of Marketing to maintain emergency response communication and documentation for the university community
• Chair the Emergency Planning and Incident Crisis Committee
• Conduct proactive training and best practices sessions with students, faculty, and staff
• Develop strategies and employ collaborative efforts with local law enforcement agencies, neighborhood groups, and organizations to grow NCU safety visibility in broader community

20% Management of the Campus Safety and Security Day to Day

Set department objectives in collaboration with Executive Director of Operations

Delegate department objectives for implementation and completion

Motivate FTE and Student Worker team and communicate with the team regularly

Establish targets and measurable for success; communicate goals to department

Develop security FTE staff in order to positively affect various aspects of growth in student ranks : duty, honor, and service

Manage the department budget, budgeting process, and expenditures

• Conduct full time employee hiring and maintain hiring and review / assessment process
• S Require and provide for officer certifications in accordance with today’s higher education best practices including, but not limited to, Verbal Defense and Influence, Taser, Defensive Tactics, Firearms training, First Aid CPR and AED, etc.
• Oversee and advise FTE officer development and promotion process
• Oversee and advise FTE and Student Worker brass member development, meetings, and training
• Conduct FTE disciplinary procedures
• Conduct FTE new hire training in conjunction with department
• Conduct consistent department meeting and training sessions
• Advise Lieutenant Commander on FTE and student officer scheduling
• Measure training objectives amongst officers and staff at established intervals
• Oversee officer used knowledge-based system and database maintenance

25% Manage Legal and Standards Compliance Requirements :

• Daily / Weekly oversight of compliance with and production of annual Clery Act materials
• Chair the Clery Compliance Committee
• Provide training to all Campus Security Authorities, per Clery Act
• Facilitate investigations and reporting on campus crime activities
• Manage policies and procedures for emergency notifications and Timely Warnings
• Maintain Timely Warning in compliance with Clery Act and NCU policy
• Ensure Security Department compliance with Title IX, SaVE Act and VAWA
• Active member of Title IX Committee
• Direct the campus and fire safety programs
• Facilitate regular safety and crime prevention training programs with NCU Community

Keep updated on laws and crime statistics that affect the campus community

• Revise and update the Officer manuals and knowledge database
• Maintain fire system testing and requirements in conjunction with Facilities Management
• Maintain compliance with FCC regulations
• Maintain adherence to local and state parking regulations

5% Management of facility security of North Central University

• Manage North Central’s access control and video surveillance
• Manage policies and procedures related to access control and video surveillance
• Assist in facilitating changes and updates to access control and video surveillance
• Assist in maintaining access lists

5% Support Security Office Services :

Delegate, instruct, and / or fill down in supporting office and hands-on issues as needed

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Minimum qualifications include an Associate’s Degree or four (4) years in a related field with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience
• Candidates receive a strong preference with a Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public administration and / or business administration
• Candidates receive a strong preference with relevant certifications such as : CPP, PCI, PSP, CPO, CPOI, CSSM, Security+, or related

The successful candidate will possess :

• A demonstrated commitment to community policing with an understanding of student development
• Experience with emergency preparedness and emergency situational management
• Knowledge of organizational development and management as well as best practices in higher education law enforcement policies
• Experience in technology; skill in planning, staffing, organizing, directing and evaluating a security department
• A demonstrated record of leadership, strategic thinking, and collaboration, as well as superior oral and written communication skills
• Candidates must communicate effectively in all aspects
• Applicant must pass all state and federal background checks

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate and follow-up verbally and in writing to ensure shared understanding of information
• Ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and effectiveness in stressful situations and dealing with complaints from faculty, staff, students, and guests
• Knowledge and ability use technological resources including a wide variety of computer programs and applications
• Knowledge in law enforcement and security issues as well as large scale emergency planning and response
• Self Defense and / or applicable law enforcement physical tactics training certification(s)
• Knowledge in maintaining a budget, inventory, and procurement
• Knowledge in advanced computer concepts
• Ability to lift and move at least 55 pounds to manage office supplies and storage material
• Ability to delegate and supervise, utilizing human resources
• Ability to stay focused on projects amidst frequent interruptions
• Ability to keep well organized
• Ability to work well without supervision
• Maintain and train subordinates to have a positive, solution driven attitude at all times

WORKING CONDITIONS AND FREQUENCY

Equipment and Tools

• Position involves the use of multiple technologies including the computer and its software, campus security system, fax machine, and copy machine
• Position will involve the use of security tools of the trade upon completion of appropriate certifications including, but not limited to, baton / asp, pepper spray, taser, firearms

Environmental Conditions

• Position involves repetitive motions of the fingers, hands, and wrists on a daily basis
• May involves physical exertion pertaining to security work
• Position is set in an urban, Christian work environment

The aforementioned statements are not intended to encompass all functions and qualifications of the position; rather, they are intended to provide a general framework of the requirements of the position.

Job incumbents may be required to perform other functions not specifically addressed in this job description.

North Central University

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