ASSISTANT CAMPUS SAFETY DIRECTOR
Req #: | 169704 |
Department: | UW TACOMA Campus Safety & Security |
Job Location: | UW Tacoma |
Posting Date: | 07/16/2019 |
Closing Info: | Open Until Filled |
Salary: | Salary and benefits are competitive. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
Shift: | First Shift |
Notes: |
To ensure consideration, apply by August 5, 2019.
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. |
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The Campus Safety and Security Department has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Campus Safety Director. Under general direction of the Director of Campus Safety and Security, the Assistant Campus Safety Director (ACSD) has primary responsibility for overseeing, managing, and coordinating all aspects of day-to-day patrol operations. Further, the ACSD collaborates with the Director, Finance & Administration division leaders, and campus colleagues in developing strategic direction and adapting Campus Safety operations to meet emerging campus needs.
Specific responsibilities:
SHIFT OPERATIONS
1. Works with Campus Security Sergeants in assuring full Campus Security Officer (CSO) staffing of all shifts. Manages regular shift and vacation bidding process. Reassigns CSOs, as needed, in light of absences, injuries, or vacancies consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
2. Meets with CSOs and members of the campus community and analyzes incident logs to evaluate developing risks, directing targeted responses, as needed, including enhanced patrols.
3. Monitor the delivery of special services, such as safety escorts, and evaluates the potential for and designs new service programs responsive to campus needs.
4. Serves as University liaison during major incidents, coordinating CSO actions with those of other responding agencies. Will coordinate unified command response and recovery with other responding agencies until relieved by another University representative as appropriate.
5. Leads or coordinates the investigation of complex incidents involving students, faculty, or staff, conducting interviews, evaluating data, assessing risks and culpability, preparing reports, and making recommendations to address or resolve the identified issues.
6. Regularly interacts with colleagues responsible for critical functions demanding campus safety and security services and support, such as the residence hall director, Associate Vice Chancellor for the Student Experience, and Assistant to the Chancellor for Equity & Inclusion.
7. Serves as a member of the student conduct committee and bias incident response team.
8. Conducts threat assessments and coordinates with Safe Campus, UWPD, and other agencies in determining appropriate mitigation strategies and de-escalation interventions.
9. Consults with the Director of Campus Safety and Security in determining the appropriateness of Clery Act notifications.
10. Responds to concerns or complaints related to the delivery of Campus Safety and Security services.
STANDARDS & TRAINING
11. Researches and evaluates standard operating procedures and policies (SOPs), keeping the department’s SOP manual current and compliant with applicable University of Washington, state, and federal regulations.
12. Through regular training, coaching, and communication, assures CSOs understand and consistently follow adopted procedures.
13. Works with Sergeants, CSOs, and UW and UW Tacoma training colleagues in assessing, developing, and delivering regular professional development opportunities for CSOs to strengthen soft skills, enhance technical skills, and promote a service orientation.
14. As needed, identifies campus-wide training needs and organizes campus-wide training on security and emergency management matters.
LEADERSHIP & SUPERVISION
15. Participates with the Director of Campus Safety and Security and other Finance & Administration leaders in determining the strategic direction of the department and identifying related priorities.
16. Supervises Campus Security Sergeants, coaching them on fulfilling their own supervisory duties; helping resolve issues that arise, especially those involving CSO performance; setting goals; supporting professional development; and providing feedback on performance.
17. Works with the Sergeants, Director, and UW Tacoma HR in investigating potential disciplinary matters involving CSOs and determining appropriate corrective action.
18. Collaborates with the Director in developing and managing the annual budget, monitoring expenditures against authorized spending, and purchasing equipment and supplies to support Campus Safety operations.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
19. Partners with the Director of Campus Safety and Security in evaluating and orchestrating campus response to emergencies and natural disasters.
20. Develops and maintains professional relationships with regional emergency responders, including the Tacoma Police Department and Tacoma Fire Department.
21. Activate the UW Tacoma Crisis Communication Team during Director’s absence for any emergency notification to campus community.
ENVIROMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY
22. Attend Health and Safety committee meetings during Directors absence
23. Assist Director with Coordinating with UW Seattle Environmental Health and Safety Memorandum of Understanding
24. Partner with HR for Required Safety Training as needed.
Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
a. Bachelors Degree and eight years experience as a security professional on a university campus or similar environment, including at least three years managing and supervising others.
b. Knowledge of the technical and service-oriented distinctions of campus safety operations in both a non-commissioned and commissioned setting.
c. Strong communications skills, both orally and in writing.
d. Ability to work effectively with individuals at all levels of the organization, with members of the community, and with officials of local, state, and federal agencies.
e. Demonstrated skill in interacting with an ethnically and racially diverse populations.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Desired Qualifications:
Masters degree in Public Administartion or similar; Knowledge of accrediation and certificate programs; Practice in developing and maintianin departmental budgets.
Application Process:
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