Director of Campus Safety

Randolph-Macon College is accepting applications for a Director of Campus Safety.

Reporting to the Vice President of Student Affairs and Dean of Students, and serving as a member of the Student Affairs Senior Leadership Team, the Director of Campus Safety is responsible for the strategic leadership, administration, and daily operations of the campus safety department (a non-sworn safety & security operation). This role ensures the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs and policies that provide a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, alumni and visitors.

The Director works collaboratively with campus stakeholders, local law enforcement and Fire/EMS agencies.

The Director is also a member of the Hanover County Local Emergency Planning Committee.

Responsibilities * Oversee all safety and security operations, including staffing, training, budgeting, and policy enforcement.

* Direct, manage and supervise the Department of Campus Safety.

* Develop and implement crime prevention strategies, policies, procedures and training objectives.

* Implement standards for patrol, investigations, special events planning, emergency medical response, crime prevention, parking and safety programs which are applicable to all campus law enforcement agencies.

* Manages access control systems and surveillance operations.

* Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the Clery Act Reporting.

Serves as the Campus Safety Survey Administrator for the Clery Act.

* Conducts internal affairs' investigations.

* Investigates complaints from the college community, as applicable.

* Conducts regular threat assessments and risk evaluations.

* Inform administration of critical incidents in a timely manner.

Qualifications * Bachelor's Degree in Criminology, Criminal Justice or equivalent experience and training in campus safety or law enforcement required.

* Minimum 7 years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, campus safety, or emergency management.

Experience in a higher education environment preferred.

* Knowledge of campus safety best practices, state and federal compliance regulations.

* Training in the National Incident Management System (ICS). * Must be able to undergo a satisfactory criminal background investigation, hold a valid driver's license, and have a satisfactory motor vehicle record by insurance standards.

* Supervisory experience and demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams.

* Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Certified Campus Safety Officer or eligible to obtain certification within first 12 months.

* Ability to listen, evaluate, react, and recommend courses of action for delicate situations to a desirable or reasonable outcome.

* Ability to defuse situations.

* Capability to work with a variety of constituents and teams to further the mission of the College.

The College Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1650 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capital.

Over 85% of students reside on campus.

For more information about the College see Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Application To apply for the position, submit the following documents to bit.ly/3Ry3GJz in Microsoft Word or PDF format: a current CV, cover letter addressing the position responsibilities and qualifications, and contact information for two professional references to Sharon Jackson, Director of Human Resources.

The review and interview process will commence as strong applications are received and the search will remain open until the position is filled.