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Director, Safety & Campus Police

Employer: Kentucky State University
Location: Frankfort, KY

Administrative Jobs: Institutional & Business Affairs, Safety & Security
Employment Type: Full Time
Institution Type: Four-Year Institution

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TITLE: Director of Safety and Campus Police

DEPARTMENT: Finance and Business Administration

REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President

EFFECTIVE DATE: TBD

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full-time

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Exempt

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

Reporting to the University’s Executive Vice President, the Director of Safety and Campus Police is responsible for managing police, security and related services for the Campus Police Department. This position directs, plans, oversees, and evaluates programs to ensure the protection of life and property, detection and investigation of crimes, the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations. Manages operations in a manner to ensure a high level of professionalism and promote good public relations, owing to the high visibility and public contact nature of the department.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Directs development, review, and implementation of campus and personal safety planning, policies, platforms, trainings, and prevention and response strategies designed to support University academic processes and University events.Provides leadership to staff responsible for the implementation of department goals and objectives. Engages in recruitment of a diverse police department, oversees ongoing staff development and training, as well as staffing, hiring, firing, evaluation, and promotion.Responsible for managing and appropriately allocating the police department budget; analyzes, monitors and evaluates staffing utilization against budgeted staffing base.

Coordinates with internal and external organizations regarding major activities held on campus, including but not limited to athletic events, concerts, speakers’ series, commencements and student/public assemblies; oversees, assesses and responds to critical campus law enforcement, public safety and security concerns, issues and situations

Manages the departmental operating budget, establishes an ongoing strategic plan for the department, as well as ensuring staff development and stewardship.

Oversees comprehensive critical incident and emergency management plan development and implementation, including serve as primary advisor to University’s executive leadership during potential or actual critical incidents.

Oversee University-wide systems and efforts designed to facilitate compliance with state and federal laws related to campus safety, including, but not limited to, compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (“Clery Act”) and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”).

Oversees administration of the Memorandum between Kentucky State University and the City of Frankfort for delivery of city police services on campus, and supervises related on-campus physical and technological infrastructure, including the city police substation located on campus.

Supervises Campus Safety & Security department staff, including emergency management professionals, dignitary/executive protection officers, security camera monitors, transportation drivers, Clery compliance professionals, and office staff.

Analyzes intelligence concerning campus safety, provides timely reports to University officials regarding potential and actual safety and security concerns, and proposes proactive and responsive measures to address such concerns.

Serves as primary University liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement and emergency response agencies, including the City of Frankfort Police Division, Kentucky Law Enforcement Agencies, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, etc. in matters related to University property, staff, and events.

Partners with staff, faculty, student groups, and University departments to develop and implement safety and security services and programming designed to enhance and promote personal and campus-wide safety, and to respond to incidents affecting the University community.

Prioritize accountability and forge a balance between enforcing rules and supporting Kentucky State University’s mission in working hand-in-hand with the campus community to promote restorative justice and the educational mission of the university.

Oversees review and implementation of campus-wide access control security, and auditing of access control systems, features, and related reporting.

Coordinates preparation of operational reports and analyses setting forth-adverse trends affecting campus safety, provides related recommendations, and assesses progress in addressing such trends.

Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of law enforcement management.

Knowledge of police department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

The selected candidate shall have a minimum, of an Associate’s degree, with a Bachelor’s degree desired. In an appropriate or related field; a minimum of ten (10) with a recognized law enforcement agency(ies), including at least five years of service in an administrative, supervisory, or management position.

The selected candidate must demonstrate excellence in verbal and written communications, strategic planning skills, and the ability to foster a positive work environment while maintaining professional discipline in the department, must have a reputation for honesty, integrity and ethical conduct, and the inter-personal skills necessary to work successfully with students, faculty, staff, visitors and the general public. Applicant must also have an understanding of the national law enforcement accreditation process and associated standards. The selected candidate must have a demonstrated record of successful leadership.

LICENSURE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have a valid driver’s license and must have a satisfactory driving record.

Successful completion of a comprehensive background investigation is required.

State of Kentucky Certified Law Enforcement Officer, or eligibility for Certification by waiver.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Administrative principles and methods including goal setting and long-range planning, program development and implementation, delegation and employee supervision.

Theory, principles, practices, and techniques of police administration, criminal justice, modern patrol and criminal investigation techniques, and crime prevention.

Theory, principles, practices and methods of community policing.

Disaster preparedness and terrorism response strategies.

Tactical deployment of police personnel.

Critical incident management.

Federal, state and local laws, policies and directives applicable to areas of responsibility including National Institute Management System (NIMS), FCC and HIPPA requirements.

Federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, Title IX, Violence against Women Act and associated regulations.

Principles and practices of sound business communication.

Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public records.

Principles and practices of effective management and supervision.

Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work.

ABILITY TO:

Plan and direct the activities of a police department..

Exercise judgment, discretion and decision making in emergency situations, under tight deadlines and in crisis situations.

Communicate tactfully, respectfully and effectively with the public, both orally and in writing, in a manner consistent with the department’s policing and customer service policies.

Select, motivate and evaluate staff and provide for their training and professional development.

Define issues, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and develop sound, independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws, regulations, rules and policies.

Organize, set priorities and exercise expert independent judgment within areas of responsibility.

Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.

Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports, studies and other written materials.

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

Understand, interpret, explain and apply applicable laws, codes and ordinances.

Represent the district effectively in dealings with other law enforcement agencies, community and business organizations, the media and the public.

Present proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively.

Operate a computer and standard business software and a variety of computer software programs and databases related to area of assignment.

Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues, situations and concerned people.

Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic and disability issues.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work.

Experience with budget analysis, requests, and management.

Ability to understand and assimilate to a diverse higher education population and environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time; adequate speech, hearing, visual acuity and ability to distinguish color; may be required to carry, push, pull, drag or hold medium to heavy weight objects. When performing essential and other important duties it is required that maintaining physical condition necessary for medium to heavy lifting; bending stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping and climbing; the use of fingers, both hands and both arms; the use of both legs; may be required to take offensive and/or defensive action during physical confrontations; the ability to operate motorized equipment and/or assigned vehicles.

Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Primarily business office environment; subject to frequent public contact and interruption; intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion. Occasional local travel may be requested. The employee is required to be on call during off-duty hours including weekends and holidays and for telephone consultations and to respond in emergency situations and natural disasters.

KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer

The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

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Our Mission

Kentucky State University is the state's unique, small, liberal studies institution with the lowest student-faculty ratio in the state system. The University shall serve as a residential institution with a range of traditional collegiate programs appropriate to its unique role.

Geographic Region
Kentucky State University's geographic region shall be state-wide for its liberal studies mission, its land grant functions, and its service to state government. In addition, Kentucky State University's primary service area for commuting students shall be for Franklin and contiguous counties.

Institutional Admission Standards
Kentucky State University shall admit students to the institution under selective admission standards to which exceed the minimum guidelines established by the Council on Higher Education, with only limited exceptions. Institutional policy for admitting under-prepared students, including the removal of academic deficiencies within a specified time frame. Through this approach, the University seeks to provide broad access and high-quality programs.

Degree Levels
Selected associate and baccalaureate degree programs shall be oriented toward liberal studies and selected career opportunities related to state government services. Kentucky State University shall offer selected master's degree programs based on demonstrated need, with priority given to a public administration curriculum to meet the needs of state government.

Strategic Directions/Program Priorities
The University shall focus on liberal studies programming. Drawing upon its African-American heritage, the University will promote the values and methods of interdisciplinary and multicultural education in its liberal studies offerings. All students shall participate in common curricula that explore the liberal studies. Drawing upon the multicultural strengths of the University, emphasis shall be placed on preparing minority students for careers in education and in other selected professions including business, computer science, nursing, human services, and public services. These strategic priorities translate into a core of liberal arts baccalaureate degree programs, in addition to degree programs at the associate [A], baccalaureate [B], and master's [M] levels that may include the following: education [B]; business [B]; computer science [A,B]; nursing [A]; home economics [B]; human services [B]; and public administration [B,M].

Enhancement of Instruction
The University shall emphasize teaching. Meeting student needs shall be paramount. The University shall focus on the needs of its students, which include, but are not limited to, full-time and part-time residential students, commuting students from its primary service area, and state governmental employees.

Service and Research Functions
Kentucky State University, as the 1890 land grant institution in the system, shall carry out its responsibilities under federal law and participate fully in appropriate U.S. Department of Agriculture programs, in accord with the mission of the University.

Kentucky State University shall be the major repository for the collection of books, records, and artifacts relative to the history and status of African-American citizens of the Commonwealth and elsewhere. The University shall make such materials available for casual and scholarly study.

Kentucky State University shall focus on meeting the applied research and service needs of state government.

Collaborative Ventures
The priority master's degree program offered by Kentucky State University shall be carefully articulated with related doctoral programs offered by the doctoral-granting institutions in the system. The University shall develop and employ telecommunication resources to communicate with other institutions in the fulfillment of its mission. Curriculum development shall emphasize the transfer of credits form other institutions toward degree completion.

Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

Efficiency and Effectiveness
Kentucky State University shall promote cost effectiveness in academic programming and institutional management. Strategic planning resulting in the elimination of duplicative or non-productive programs is essential while the development of carefully selected new programs compatible with the mission is appropriate. Measures of quality and performance shall be the foundation of the University's accountability system which promotes the continuous improvement of programs and services.

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Company info

Website: http://www.kysu.edu/
Telephone: 502-597-6000
Location: 400 E Main St
Frankfort
Kentucky
40601
US

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