Summary of Position The Assistant Director of Public Safety is responsible for managing the daily operations and investigations conducted in the Department of Public Safety. This position supervises all full-time and student officers, including monitoring and enforcing policies, practices, and protocols within the Department of Public Safety. This position also coordinates investigative, enforcement, and educational activities with appropriate university officials and city and state agencies.Primary ResponsibilitiesPatrol Operations ManagementSupervise and maintain schedule for full-time, part-time, and on-call patrol officers, including student officers.Administer protocols, practice, and policies that promote campus safety and reduce risk.Event and Emergency ManagementAssist the director in the development of plans for emergency response, crowd control, and safety and security issues.Work with university and city officials to provide fire safety, emergency medical services, and security for university events.Incident Reports and Investigations ManagementReview daily reports, departmental activities to identify and lead all internal investigations where there is a violation of federal, state, county, or city ordinances or laws, as well as all internal violations of policy, procedure, or protocol.Utilize campus security systems, interview appropriate individuals involved, and prepare investigation reports.Submit investigation findings to appropriate leadership team members and external authorities.Review all reports to ensure crimes are correctly classified under the Clery Act, maintain daily crime log, issue crime alerts, and assist the director with Clery Act compliance.Conduct OfficerWork with the Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator on matters related to violations of the standards of conduct, assist in investigations and adjudications, and conduct annual policy and procedure review.Security Systems and Crime PreventionManage CCTV, card access, alarm, emergency phones, and related security systems.Complete security surveys of campus property, including recommendations for system improvements and expansion.Professional Development and TrainingDevelop and lead all training for professional and student officers.Manage and maintain personnel records to ensure certification and endorsement requirements for all professionals staff.Seek out professional development, certification, and endorsement-based trainings for staff.Fleet and Equipment Audits and MaintenanceAssist with audits of all security software programs, medical supplies, narcotic and alcohol testing kits, and evidence, among other items.Oversee the maintenance, repair, and/or replacement of the patrol vehicles.Oversee the audit of all individual and shared equipment in the department, as well as repairs and replacements.Additional ResponsibilitiesSupervise the activities of the department in the director’s absence.Develop and maintain close and effective working relationships with university administration, faculty, staff, and students; and with city officials and departments.Participate in committees and work groups to plan appropriate security and safety services for the campus.Remain on-call for emergencies or consultation.All other duties as assigned or as apparent by supervisor.Work Environment and Physical DemandsTypical work environment is an office with desktop computing use. Sedentary work for long periods of time.Infrequent strenuous physical conditions in potentially extreme temperature conditions, such as medical or security emergencies, indoors or outdoors.Exposure to irritating nose levels or substances such as in emergencies (e.g., chemicals, mace, etc.).Exposure to dust, dirt, mold, dampness, odors associated with health and safety remediation.Intense work environment associated with infrequent encounters with hostile or injured persons.Infrequent reaching; infrequent lifting and carrying of items 20+ lbs.Occasional long or irregular hours including some weekends and evenings.Occasional travel related to institutional international sites, conferences, or seminars.
