Coordinator of Campus Safety and Security

General Description

This position is responsible for overseeing all operational aspects of campus safety and security.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Administer all applicable security policies and procedures, ensuring University compliance with all government and local requirements and reporting procedures.
• Safeguard all classified and confidential information related to campus security.
• Serve on appropriate university-wide committees.
• Supervise daily activities and scheduling of campus security personnel, ensuring that there is no lapse in coverage. Manage the Campus Security Department on a 24/7/365 basis.
• Ensure training for and completion of required incident reports and forward reports to the Chief Operations Officer.
• Recommend new protocols or changes to existing protocols.
• In liaison with Facilities and Maintenance Department, assist in managing all aspects of campus access, including keys, doors, and locks which includes the making/rebuilding of key cores.
• Coordinate with assigned employees to ensure that campus is unlocked and locked according to schedule.
• Communicate, with the University Administration and with law enforcement agencies as required to address matters of mutual concern.
• Work closely with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager in planning for the security of campus buildings and ensure that all safety and security concerns are immediately addressed.
• Work closely with Student Life Department in planning for the well-being of students and in responding to security-related incidents as these occur.
• Meet on a regular basis with the Facilities and Maintenance Manager and the Student Life staff.
• Work closely with the Chief Operations Officer to address emergency preparedness and response efforts for the University.
• Provide for security coverage, as needed, for major events on campus.
• Maintain confidential records pertaining to campus security.
• This position is responsible for being on-call, working odd shifts, and possibly weekends and holidays.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and experience Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in a related field or equivalent
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in security or related field. Minimum two (2) years of management or supervision of others.
• Experience working with students in a security position is desirable.