Director of Security - Washington, United States - InsideHigherEd

Description

The Director will ensure that the administrative and field operations functions of the department are accomplished. The Director will provide effective and strong leadership through supervision and guidance. Through delegated authority, the director will make administrative decisions required for Campus Security-DC to accomplish its mission. The Director will also plan, develop, and implement administrative programs to achieve the department's goals and objectives, and effectively oversee the allocation and direction of resources.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Write, edit and publish (upon approval of the Assistant Vice President) and disseminate policies and procedures governing the operation of Campus Security-DC and ensure adherence.
• Receive and address security administrative and operations related issues.
• Coordinate and manage departmental administrative functions, including tracking all personal payroll and departmental overtime, police commissions, crime data entry, departmental manuals, purchase of uniforms and other department purchases.
• Ensure compliance with all the security departments reporting requirements. Manage personnel polices and decisions including training and evaluation in a manner that develops and retains a professional and diverse workforce.
• Oversee and maintain Security-DC's Emergency Response Plan.
• Oversee Campus Security-DC's federal regulatory compliance with the Clery Act, and Title IX in support of the Clery Compliance Administrator and the Title IX Coordinator.
• Oversee the Training and Education Section of the department.
• Provide supervision for the Security Manager and management and the relationship with the on-site security vendor.
• Oversee the active management of the day-to-day operations of Field Operations in the implementation of an effective security strategy to control crime issues that can impact the university community.
• Oversee the supervision of security planning and manpower deployment for university events to include high-profile government officials, Dean Events, Commencement/Graduation activities, and other special events.
• Confer with representatives of management to provide assistance in formulation of policies, to determine need for security programs, and to coordinate security programs with other activities.
• Keep security personnel up-to-date on current and new policies and procedures and ensure compliance.
• Oversee the interviewing, hiring and the orientation process of new employees.
• Supervise the administration and training of all on-site security personnel at the DC campus, to include contractual security.
• Correspond regularly and interact with the on-site security personnel at the DC campus, to include contractual security.
• Correspond regularly and interact with the on-site contractual security vendor.
• In consultation with the Assistant Vice President, establish operating guidelines and coordinate staff activities in matters such as organizational changes, performance standards, and work review and reporting requirements.
• Maintain liaison with related agencies to assure information to assure information exchange and mutual assistance.
• Establish and implement, through subordinates, operational procedures for security activities.
• Serve as facilitator and trainer for professional staff development in line with areas of skill and expertise.
• Define qualify standards and internal instructions/procedures for the workforce.
• Develop and supervisor training programs for orientation of new employees and continued development of existing employees at the DC campus.
• Administer and perform personnel and management procedures within the department in accord with policies established by higher levels of management.
• Ensure that any infractions of rules/regulations by assigned personnel are investigated and that appropriate action is taken.
• Determine the need for supplies for the department and ensure that correct amounts/quantities are ordered.
• Other duties assigned by the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety. Will be required to utilize various types of electronic and/or information systems used by the department.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to communicate sufficiently to perform the duties of position.
  
• Ability to prepare oral and written reports, decisions, conclusions, or recommendations that are logically organized, clear, concisely written and unbiased.
  
• Knowledge of procedures for establishment and maintenance of records and files.
  
• Ability to analyze and evaluate reports of investigations or reports which contain conflicting information or evidence.
  
• Knowledge of techniques and methods used in planning and conducting studies/surveys and in compiling, organizing, and interpreting resulting data.
  
• Ability to plan, direct, organize, analyze and interpret organizational security problems.
  
• Ability to give instructions to assigned personnel and supervise their work performance for efficiency, order, and general organization security.
  
• Ability to maintain harmonious relationships with administrators, contract security personnel, other organizational personnel and police.
  
• Ability to develop, implement and administer policy directives relevant to security programs.
  
• Ability to provide advice and direction to members of the security force and to review their work performance.
  
• Proven managerial ability with specific training in supervisory/management skills and responsibility.
  
• Excellent administrative skills, organizational skills and written communication skills.
  
• Excellent interpersonal and oral communication skills.
  
• Leadership skills with an ability to facilitate a team-oriented approach.
  
• Interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse setting.
  
• Ability to manage budgets.
  
• Ability to work with a strong commitment to students and university community.
  
• Commitment to diversity and promoting a campus climate that encourages inclusion.
  
• Ability to maintain professional confidentiality.
  
• Ability to deal courteously and effectively with students, faculty, staff, administration, the public and the media.
  

• Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice or related field.
  
• Eight (8) years of related security/law enforcement experience required.
• Must have two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Additional education may substitute for required experience and additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Master's Degree in criminal justice or related field.

Classified Title: Director Public Safety Leadership
Role/Level/Range: L/04/LF
Starting Salary Range: $97,200 (min)- $170,200 (max)- Commensurate with Experience
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: JH @ 555 Penn, Washington, DC
Department name: Office of the Provost and Sr. VP Academic Affairs

Personnel area: University Administration

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here:

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:
JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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