Employment Opportunities

Director of Public Safety, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking nominations and applications for the Director of Public Safety. Founded in 1867, the campus is one of the original 37 public land-grant institutions. It is one of the top comprehensive-research public universities in the nation, and is located in central Illinois. Its current student enrollment is quite diverse with a total enrollment of 42,611 composed of 31,932 undergraduates, the rest being graduate and professional students. The campus is a traditional residential campus with nearly 10,500 students living in campus facilities, while others live in private housing in close proximity. The University community also includes a diverse group of 11,000 faculty and staff. The campus is located between the cities of Champaign and Urbana, Illinois, and works closely with cities' public safety units to provide a safe environment for students and staff.

The person in this position will report to the Vice President, University of Illinois and Chancellor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The Director of Public Safety serves as the chief law enforcement officer for the campus, and has overall responsibility for budget, human resource management, and priority setting for campus security. A significant responsibility for this individual, in conjunction with other campus officials, is helping to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. The Director will be responsible for advising the campus on short- and long-range emergency plans and priorities, and developing and directing security for the campus. This includes aspects of public safety such as technology, traffic and security. The Director shall have the ability to lead a highly professional police service staff and an understanding of the unique role that security services play in a complex and diverse university environment. Public safety responsibilities have been organized around a philosophy of community-based service. This is accomplished by building relationships throughout the University and local communities and through a strong commitment to campus outreach and educational programs.

An important qualification will be demonstrated experience and sensitivity in dealing with college or university students, faculty and staff representing many cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. The successful candidate will serve as the liaison with local, state and federal public safety organizations.

Requirements include:

•  A master's degree in public administration, criminal justice or a related field;
• At least ten years of related professional experience in public or higher education; substantial public safety related responsibilities;
• Demonstrated experience in a community-based public safety environment; and
• Excellent communication and management skills.

This is a full-time twelve-month academic professional position. Salary is open and is dependent on qualifications and experience. The position is available as soon as possible after closing date.

To Apply:  In order to ensure full consideration, application materials (including cover letter, resume, and contact information for at least three professional references) and nominations should be received by March 2, 2012. Interviews may take place before closing date, but a final decision will not be made until after March 2, 2012. Nominations and applications should be submitted to Search #810:  The Hollins Group Inc. c/o University of Illinois Director of Public Safety Search 225 W. Wacker Drive, Suite 1575 Chicago, IL 60606-1274.   Electronic submissions in WORD format may be sent to: education@thehollinsgroup.com

Minorities, women, and other designated class members are encouraged to apply. The University of Illinois is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

Director, Campus Police, Salem State University

Salem State University, established in 1854, is a comprehensive, publically assisted institution of higher learning situated 16 miles north of Boston in Salem, Massachusetts.   About the Institution Salem State University has an undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education student population of over 10,000. Salem State offers over 30 undergraduate and 50 graduate programs, works in partnership with the surrounding community to provide leading and effective education and training programs, maintains a thriving and active business incubator Enterprise Center, and offers award winning cultural events, a diverse array of athletic programs and a nationally renowned public speaker series for the benefit of its students, faculty, staff and community members. With a total minority student population of 22%, Salem State educates students from 61 countries. More information about the University may be found at: www.salemstate.edu.

The University seeks applications and nominations for the position of Director, Campus Police, a senior leadership position reporting to the Executive Vice President. The Director, Campus Police is a key member of the campus leadership team that is committed to excellence and dedicated to achieving the University's mission. The ideal candidate must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to think creatively to meet the unique and dynamic needs of the campus, facilitate change, listen, and build strong relationships with student, academic and administrative leadership and other key stakeholder groups.

The Director is responsible for creating and implementing the strategic vision for the Campus Police Department consistent with that of the University and for leading the daily operational management of the department. The strategic vision should emphasize maximizing efficiencies, quality and operational effectiveness, as well as excellence in providing proactive service to the campus and the community.

• The successful candidate will have responsibility for the planning, development, organization, and implementation of a comprehensive Campus Police program.
• This individual will also possess strong strategic planning ability, leadership skills, interpersonal and managerial skills;
• Demonstrated ability to manage organizational change;
• Experience in developing emergency planning and management policies, protocols, and procedures;
• Demonstrated knowledge of critical incident response, and current technology and communication systems, including understanding of the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS);
• Effective crisis management and conflict resolution abilities as well as analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills;
• Proven abilities in supervision, with the ability to hire, train, develop, motivate, and evaluate staff;
• Demonstrated sensitivity to diversity issues;
• Excellent written/oral communication and presentation skills;
• Ability to assess problematic situations for early intervention;
• Ability to plan and execute police programs designed to repress crime, to apprehend and prosecute offenders and to recover property;
• Ability to protect persons and property,
• Enforce all criminal laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the United States, cooperate with city, state, and federal law enforcement officials in the detection and apprehension of wanted persons; and
• The ability to use discretion and good judgment in a variety of circumstances.

Candidates must have the ability to meet all requirements for certification and Special Police Office licensing under Massachusetts General Law. The successful candidate must have knowledge of current issues and best practices in law enforcement, crime prevention, and public safety within a higher education environment.

Candidate Qualifications:

Required:

1. Bachelor's degree required - in police administration, public administration, business management or closely related field from an accredited college or university.
2. A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible municipal or campus law enforcement experience, including at least five years in a command position with progressively responsible assignments and experience as a sworn police officer with demonstrated experience in police management.
3. Must complete successfully a criminal (CORI) and background check, and pass a psychological evaluation.
4. Must meet requirements under the Massachusetts General Laws to obtain and maintain a license to carry a firearm.
5. Must be able to complete successfully and maintain semi-annual firearm's training and other in-service law enforcement training required by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
6. Must be able to obtain a Massachusetts State Police Special State Police Officer Warrant.
7. Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license.
8. Must have substantial experience in handling personnel matters, preferably in a labor management environment.
9. Must have the ability to administer effectively a department, including the preparation and maintenance of reports, records, programs, and scheduling.

     

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Master's degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
2. Experience in a college/university police department.
3. Advanced management training from the FBI National Academy.
4. Supervisory experience at the Captain, or Deputy Director level, or higher, in a college/university police department.

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter (in Word) to the search consultant retained on this recruitment project, Peter.French@comcast.net  or mail documents to: Peter N. French, President; P.N. French Associates, Inc., 126 Nowell Farme Road, Carlisle, MA 01741

Preliminary telephone inquiries may be made to Mr. French (in confidence) at 978.369.1425

Salem State University is an Equal Opportunity/AA Employer

Operations Lieutenant, Boston College

Boston College Police Department The Operations Lieutenant(s) will serve a vital command role and will often be the senior BCPD management representative on campus during evening/night and weekend hours.

• He/she coordinates and directs patrol resources, ensures that appropriate field supervision occurs, oversees and approves various shift-related reports, records, attendance and payroll information, facilitates and delivers shift-related training, oversees investigations and ensures that the goals of the department are met.
• He/she will be expected to develop patrol plans and strategies, identify and assign directed patrol activity and patrol-related community policing initiatives and will conduct ongoing assessments of the proficiency of patrol and operational procedures and resources.
• He/she will demonstrate through example a strong commitment to and support for the objectives of other bureaus within the department.
• Working with department resources and in collaboration with other community constituencies, the Lieutenant will help to ensure that the university environment is kept in a safe manner and that maximum attention is paid to the safety and security concerns of the community.
• He/she will oversee shift supervisors and other department resources so that patrol deployment and responses are handled in a timely fashion and with a professional demeanor and will be held directly accountable for their efficiency and effectiveness.
• The Lieutenant may be required to work flexible hours and weekends as well at major university events such as Commencement, move in/move out, and athletic events and shall effectively perform other related duties as assigned.
• Actual shift and scheduling assignments will be determined at hiring and may be changed periodically.
• The Lieutenant must remain familiar with current issues relating to campus public safety as well as training needs, crime prevention and investigatory practices and specific supervisory and patrol functions.
• The Lieutenant must remain knowledgeable in Incident Command (ICS), the requirements of the Clery Act, The Higher Education Opportunity Act and Title IX as it relates to police, public safety, security and emergency-related services.
• Motivating, training and directing members of the staff are critical responsibilities of this position.
• He/she must ensure that proper staffing and deployment is achieved at all times and will ensure compliance with departmental and university rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• The Lieutenant assists the Associate Director in developing and maintaining active crime prevention programs, community policing objectives, directed patrol priorities, investigative processes, positive community relations, and accuracy of departmental records.
• Must be able to competently unitize all departmental and university computerized systems. Must have the ability to analyze and evaluate information and develop reasonable and effective courses of action to anticipate and effectively resolve problems.
• He/she shall ensure that all Community Policing, Training and Administrative objectives are met.
• May be assigned to specialized assignments such as Training and Accreditation, Communications, and Technical Services,
• Management of Security Staff and Programming or Critical Incident Management as well as other assignments as determined by the Director of Public Safety.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree and five years of experience as a police supervisor (or experience in equivalent area of responsibility as determined by the Director of Public Safety). Or ten years of experience as a police officer at least 5 of which must be in a supervisory capacity with positions of progressive responsibility if a degree has not been earned.
• A demonstrated history of attending training and achieving certifications in areas of knowledge relating to policing in a campus environment.
• Must have strong leadership skills, strategic planning and critical thinking skills, a commitment to mentoring, encouraging and developing subordinates, strong skills in overseeing dynamic public safety operations, and effective analytical and administrative skills.
• Evening and weekend work is required.
• Rotating schedules (days off) are likely.
• Availability for work beyond usual work hours is required as well to support university events, functions and emergencies.
• Boston College conducts background checks as part of the hiring process.

    

To Apply: https://www7.bc.edu/erecruit/index.html

Police Chief - University Police, Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo

Police Chief University Police California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

ABOUT CAL POLY

California Polytechnic State University is a nationally ranked comprehensive public university located in San Luis Obispo, California. With more than 18,000 undergraduates and approximately 1,000 graduate students, Cal Poly fosters, teaching, scholarship, and service in learn-by-doing environment where students and faculty are partners in discovery. For more information, see http://calpoly.edu Cal Poly offers excellent benefits, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and education benefits for eligible employees. For more information, see http://www.afd.calpoly.edu/hr/benefits.asp?pid=3

ABOUT SAN LUIS OBISPO

Cal Poly is located in San Luis Obispo, along the beautiful central coast of California, with easy access to the ocean, mountains, and wine country. Halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco, south of Monterey and Big Sur, San Luis Obispo offers a vibrant, culturally rich small-town community in an uncrowded and extraordinary natural setting. For more information, see: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/San_Luis_Obispo

JOB DESCRIPTION

• The Police Chief, reporting directly to the Vice President for Administration and Finance, is the principal law enforcement officer of the campus.
• The Police Chief is responsible for directing the total endeavor of the police department for the protection of lives and property.
• The department includes the program areas of Police, Parking, Commuter Services, Records Management, Dispatch, Event Security and Parking, Traffic Management, and Support and Business Services.
• During times of campus emergency or disaster, the Police Chief is responsible for all Law Enforcement, Traffic Control, Fire Response, Movement and Search and Rescue as outlined in the Campus Emergency Management Plan.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a sworn California Police Officer at the time of appointment.
• Must satisfy all California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.).
• Minimum 8 years as a sworn peace officer, including at least 5 years management experience at mid-management or executive level.
• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college with a major in police science, criminology, public administration, or a related field.
• Possession of (or ability to obtain by date of hire) a valid California driver's license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• POST Certificates (basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory, and management); successful completion of either the POST Command College or FBI National Academy.
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in a supervisory or management position in a University environment.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Review begins March 15, 2012 - open until filled. To apply, visit www.calpolyjobs.org to complete the required online Cal Poly Management Employment Application (requisition #102465).

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Police Officer, Macon State College

Macon State College is seeking candidates for Police Officer positions on the Macon campus. This position performs specialized police work in protecting life and property, preventing violations, enforcing laws and regulations on college property and apprehending violators within an assigned jurisdiction. The work requires considerable and strenous physical exertion such as frequent climbing, lifting of objects weighing in excess of 74 pounds, moving in areas of difficult or dangerous access. The candidate must be able to work in all climatic conditions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Patrol assigned jurisdiction to aid in preventing crime. Assists with the prosecution of any violation of Federal, State, or Local laws as applicable.
• Observe, reports and acts upon conditions conducive to crime and danger including building checks, other officer assistance, arrest enforcement, prisoner transport and criminal investigations.
• Addresse and/or investigate suspicious actions or persons, and dangerous or defective conditions.
• Direct traffic and enforce traffic laws and regulations.
• Interview witnesses, victims and suspects and provides feedback to the appropriate parties concerning case status. Collects and documents evidence and assists in the location of lost or stolen property.
• Provide assistance to the public in emergency and non-emergency situations; administer first aid and requests appropriate medical response; perform crisis intervention in sensitive situations and domestic disputes; educate the public on laws and ordinances; assist the campus community with complaints and inquiries and directs them to the appropriate authority.
• Advise students, faculty, and staff of campus regulations and rules.
• Prepare written and oral reports.

   

Education & Directly Applicable Experience

• High School diploma or GED plus at least two years directly related experience.
• Must pass a drug screening, polygraph examination, and psychologogical examination.
• Must pass background investigation and gain medical clearance.
• Must possess POST certification and meet all POST guidelines.
• Must possess valid Georgia Driver's License.

Applicants should submit a letter of interest, resume, and MSC application to: Human Resources Macon State College 100 College Station Drive Macon, GA. 31206 or fax: (478) 471-5383 or email:  humanresources@maconstate.edu.  Please be advised that, should you be recommended for a position, the University System of Georgia Board of Regents policy requires completion of a background check as a prior condition of employment.

Macon State College is committed to affirmative action in its recruitment of students, staff and faculty.

Public Safety Technology Specialist, Ringling College of Art and Design

Public Safety Technology Specialist position is responsible for the implementation and support of the Public Safety electronic security system features and operational infrastructure. This position serves as a technical contact for the Public Safety's server infrastructure. The Public Safety Office is a team environment and this position will play an integral role supporting the operational and strategic goals of Public Safety.

• This position collaborates and partners with Institutional Technology for managing day-to-day operation of current and new infrastructure.
• Works closely with Institutional Technology and Facilities Operations departments for future capacity planning and evaluating system requirements and impact of potential new services.
• Position serves as equipment specialist for network IP based closed circuit television (CCTV), lighting, access control, card readers, locking hardware and associated devises, fire alert, or other safety, alarm, or end of line surveillance systems; assisting in the formulation of college system designs; consulting with vendors; serving as liaison in the purchase, installation, maintenance, repair, and/or operation of such systems

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or any equivalent combination of training and experience, including CISM or CISA certification.
• Three years of technical experience repairing, performing maintenance, installing, modifying, calibrating, certifying, or fabricating electronic security equipment or CCTV equipment.
• Two years of related experience in Computer Installation and Support, Applications, Systems, and Database Management
• Knowledge of fundamental networking concepts used in a distributed computer system environment. These include TCP/IP, DHCP, OSI model, IP addresses and Intranet Networking, SNMP, HTTP, hosted over multiple campus LANS and WANS.
• In-depth knowledge of Windows 2003/2008 server and hardware.
• Experience with tools to automate the administration of both Windows servers and other storage infrastructure.
• Experience with implementing system and data security best practices.
• Ability to maintain a high standard of security and reliability while meeting the dynamic technology needs of Public Safety.
• Ability to provide training and support to staff.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Experience with backup systems such as Symantec Backup Exec and LTO backup.
• Experience with performance monitoring and configuration of web applications with knowledge of load balancing in software and/or hardware.
• Experience with implementations of digital signage or CCTV systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills such as courtesy, listening, and dealing tactfully with a variety of personalities.
• Ability to use sound judgment in crisis situations.
• Excellent observational skills.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Possess or have ability to possess a valid Florida's Driver's license
• Ability to work a flexible schedule with irregular hours.
• Able to walk, sit, or stand for extended periods of time, run when necessary; climb up to five flights of stairs quickly without rest to respond to emergencies; lift, push, pull up to 50 lbs. with no assistance
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to communicate clearly and with understanding via landline telephone, cell phone, two-way radio and in person.
• Ability to think clearly and quickly under potentially stressful circumstances.

   

 Open until filled.

To Apply:  Go to https://ringling.simplehire.com.

Ringling College of Art and Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Safety Administrator, Doane College

Doane College in Crete, NE seeks qualified applicants for the position of Safety Administrator.

Doane safety administrators (SA) are responsible for supporting the college's mission by assisting in the development of a safe and healthy campus environment. SAs will provide a visible presence and offer support to all community members in areas related to safety and security. Assigned to a daytime, evening or night shift, SAs will provide comprehensive resources to the college including calls-for-service, emergency response, report writing, parking enforcement, evening escorts, lockouts, programming, event staffing and 24/7 on-call for emergencies. The position is a "live-in" position.

Comprehensive benefits package include: health/dental insurance, 1 bed-room apartment, meal plan and tuition benefits. Starting salary is $19,600. This is a 10-month position (August - May).

Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree strongly preferred.
• Must possess strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of MS Office products.
• Experience in emergency response, safety, security or similar activities preferred.
• Experience working in a higher education environment preferred.

To Apply:  Complete an application, available on the web site at www.doane.edu/employapp and electronically submit a letter of application, resume and three references to Cindy Albert at cindy.albert@doane.edu  or mail to 1014 Boswell, Crete, NE 68333. The search will commence immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Doane College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.