Director of Public Safety

Director of Public Safety

20110680

Salary commensurate with experience

Administration

Juniata College is seeking a collaborative, experienced leader to serve as Director of Public Safety. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for campus safety and security, helping create a safe, welcoming environment where students, faculty, and staff can live, learn, and work.Reporting to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students, the Director leads Public Safety personnel and operations while partnering across campus and with local law enforcement, emergency services, and community agencies. What You’ll Do

• Lead the daily operations, staffing, training, supervision, and professional development of Public Safety personnel supporting a 24/7 campus operation.
• Develop and implement strategies, policies, and procedures that promote campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, and crime prevention.
• Serve as the College’s Clery compliance officer, overseeing crime reporting, Campus Security Authority (CSA) training, and related federal and state requirements.
• Coordinate the College’s emergency communications and emergency operations efforts, serving as a key liaison with law enforcement, fire, EMS, and emergency dispatch agencies.
• Partner with Student Life and other campus leaders on student conduct, crisis response, investigations, and after-hours emergency situations.
• Plan security and emergency response for campus events and provide safety training and education to students, faculty, and staff.
• Build collaborative relationships with victim advocacy and support services and promote trauma-informed responses to incidents.
• Develop and manage the Public Safety budget and ensure effective stewardship of departmental resources.
• Oversee departmental communications, reporting, records, crime statistics, policies, and compliance documentation.
• Foster a culture of belonging, inclusion, respect, and well-being throughout campus.
  

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, social work, student affairs, or a related field; advanced study or equivalent professional experience preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressively responsible experience in public safety, law enforcement, campus safety, student affairs, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing departmental budgets and operations.
• Knowledge of the Clery Act, Title IX, VAWA, Title VII, and applicable federal, state, and local safety requirements.
• Experience with emergency management, crisis response, investigations, and/or campus safety programming.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively with students, families, faculty, staff, administrators, and external partners.
• A collaborative, inclusive, and transparent leadership style with a demonstrated ability to build trust and foster positive change.
• Commitment to the residential liberal arts college experience and to creating a safe and supportive campus community.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a background investigation.

Reports directly to the Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students. Receives general
direction and guidance while working with independent discretion.
Direct supervision of full-time and part-time public safety officers and personnel.

Why Juniata?
At Juniata, public safety is about more than responding to incidents—it’s about building a campus environment where people feel safe, supported, and able to thrive. The Director will have an opportunity to shape campus safety practices, strengthen partnerships across the College, and contribute to the overall student experience.Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement (403b), paid vacation and holidays, tuition benefits for employees and dependents, wellness programs, and more.

08/31/2026

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