Director of Campus Safety- Oberlin College - Twentynine Palms, United States - Police Executive Research Forum

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CBIZ EFL Associates
700 W 47th St, Suite 1100

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POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

THE OPPORTUNITY
CBIZ EFL Associates is proud to assist Oberlin College & Conservatory in their national
search for a Director of Campus Safety. The Director offers vision and leadership in
organizing and administering effective safety and security measures for students, faculty,
staff, visitors, and college property, aligning with the educational mission of the College. The
Director reports to the Vice President and Dean of Students and is a member of the Student

RESPONSIBILITIES
Personnel Leadership and Management
Lead, recruit, select, and direct staff capable of delivering safety and security services
in an equitable and inclusive manner that is respectful of difference.
Provide comprehensive supervision and guidance to Campus Safety personnel.
Foster relationships within a unionized setting, facilitating cooperation and teamwork
through labor management meetings, grievance resolution, and contract negotiations.
Administrative and Operational Management
Provide professional leadership, organization, and oversight for a campus safety
operation operating 24/7, 365 days a year.
Develop fair and effective policies and procedures for Campus Safety, College
regulations, parking, crime prevention, and training.
Ensure timely communication and implementation of procedures, resolve security
related issues, and review investigative reports for legal and procedural compliance.
Develop, monitor, and manage the operating budget for the Office of Campus Safety.
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Conduct investigations into serious incidents and collaborate with external
investigators on internal complaints.
Manage college "no trespass" notices and judicial and Title IX "no contact" orders,
providing security services to support students, staff, and visitors during safety
related incidents on campus, including liaising with law enforcement.
Plan and coordinate traffic control and safety/security for special campus events.
Divisional, Cross-Divisional, and External Agency Coordination and Collaboration
Regularly convene meetings with staff from offices under the purview of the Dean of
Students and other College departments to discuss procedures, address issues, and
coordinate responses and responsibilities.
Participate in college and community committees as assigned.
Collaborate with Facilities Planning and Construction and relevant departments on
security matters related to the design, remodeling, and construction phases of
maintenance and capital projects.
Foster a positive working relationship and act as an effective liaison with external law
enforcement agencies, including the Oberlin Police Department.
Coordinate emergency planning and training sessions with the Environmental Health
and Safety Director, College staff, and civil agencies, demonstrating a commitment to
consistency, fairness, accessibility, and visibility.
Safety Education, Crime Prevention, and Compliance
Communicate safety and security issues to the campus
community and issue appropriate crime and emergency
alerts.
Develop strategies to reduce crime and enhance safety
measures on campus.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal crime
reporting requirements, serving as the campus compliance
officer for the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security
Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Manage the
annual security and fire safety reports accordingly.
Fulfill responsibilities as a Campus Security Authority and
Responsible Employee under the Clery Act, Title IX,
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Campus Sexual Assault Violence
Elimination Act (SaVE).
Assess and contribute to security planning for campus buildings and surrounding
areas, as well as participate in strategic campus safety planning.
Engage in continuous professional development to apply best practices to College
policies and procedures.
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Leverage comprehensive knowledge of relevant laws, risk management principles,
security procedures, policies, and protocols to ensure prompt and appropriate
responses to emergency situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, higher education, or a related field.
At least 8 years of administrative and supervisory experience.
Law enforcement background is required.
Willingness to reside within a 30- to 45-minute radius of the campus.
Experience in operating within a unionized work environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook.

COMPENSATION
Compensation range is $100K - $110K plus a comprehensive benefits package.
OBERLIN COLLEGE & CONSERVATORY
Oberlin College & Conservatory is a four-year, highly selective liberal arts college that
combines a top-ranked college of arts and sciences with a world-renowned conservatory of
music. Combined, the two divisions enroll approximately 2,900 students. Located 35 miles
southwest of Cleveland, Ohio, Oberlin College & Conservatory has earned a reputation of
excellence based on the quality of its richly diverse student body, outstanding faculty,
excellent facilities, and academic and technological resources.
Additional Oberlin History .
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CBIZ EFL Associates, an executive search firm, is assisting Oberlin College and Conservatory
with its search for this important leadership position. All calls and inquiries should be made
through the search firm. Nominations and applications will be held in strict confidence and
candidates will remain confidential until the final stage of the search, at which time the express
permission of finalists will be obtained before making their candidacy public.

STEP 1:
Complete a brief online application (2-3 minutes)
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STEP 2:
Send us your cover letter and résumé or curriculum vitae
o Send in PDF format
o Send to
o Email subject line should read "Oberlin College – Dir, Campus Safety
Application"
Key Dates
For best consideration apply by: 5:00 PM Eastern Time on May 10, 2024
Semifinalist video interviews will be conducted on May 21st and 22nd, 2024
On-campus in person interviews will be conducted between June 6th and June 12th, 2024
Confidential Inquiries
Managing Director, Higher Education Practice

Application Questions & Nominations:
If you would like to provide a nomination, please email allpertinent information (including an email address and phone number of the nominee) to:
Edith Ketay
Project Manager
direct)
NON-DISCRIMINATION
Our client and CBIZ EFL Associates firmly support the principle and philosophy of equal
opportunity for all individuals, regardless of age, race, gender, creed, national origin, disability,
veteran status or any other protected category pursuant to applicable federal, state or local law.

CBIZ EFL ASSOCIATES
700 West 47th Street, Suite 1100


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