Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness

Pierce College District; Washington; Sur place; USD 97 000 - 121 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pierce College District in Washington state is seeking an Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness to lead safety operations and serve as acting Director in the Director’s absence. The role oversees three Campus Safety Supervisors and the department across campuses, with responsibility for scheduling, hiring input, and performance management.

The position requires strong leadership, the ability to manage high-pressure incidents, collaboration with law enforcement, and

Responsabilités

• Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness: Under the direction of the District Director, the Assistant Director works to establish safety protocols, policies, and operational standards.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the District Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness in their absence and provides support to other administrative areas within the department as needed.
• Ensures management is kept apprised of critical information directly or indirectly affecting campus safety.
• Assists in developing and implementing the Pierce College Campus Safety Department procedures.
• Complete projects as assigned by the District Director.
• Assists in implementing emergency preparedness procedures.

Description du poste

Please Note: The salary range for this position is $97,399.00 - $120,507.00 annually. The salary will be determined based on the candidate's qualifications and related experience. Typically, new hires start no higher than $101,457.00/year, based on Pierce College's Administrative/Exempt Compensation Plan.

The mission of Pierce College is to create quality educational opportunities for a diverse community of learners to thrive in an evolving world. The Pierce College District is committed to being an anti-racist institution; to truly be anti-racist we must work deliberately to eliminate barriers that have prevented the most promising and capable students from entering and thriving in college.

The Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparednesssupports the leadership and daily operations of the Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness departments and serves as the acting Director in the District Director’s absence. This role supervises three full time Campus Safety Supervisors and oversees the Campus Safety Department at both campuses including providing oversight of scheduling, participating in hiring decisions, performance management of supervisors, and assisting supervisors with performance management of Campus Safety Officers.

The Assistant Director helps develop and maintain departmental policies and procedures, safety protocols, and operational standards while ensuring high-quality incident response and documentation. The position requires flexibility, including nights, weekends, supporting emergency callouts, and participation in a shared 24/7 on call rotation to support duty staff and respond to routine, priority, and emergency calls. The Assistant Director contributes to a comprehensive training program for Campus Safety personnel, supports emergency management training for the campus community, and assists with emergency planning, drills, and security assessments. Additional responsibilities include coordinating with law enforcement and local agencies, overseeing security technologies such as CCTV systems, conducting internal Campus Safety investigations involving vehicle-related incidents, lost or missing property, and other safety concerns, and supporting budget and strategic planning efforts. This role requires strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to operate and perform effectively in both routine and high-pressure situations to ensure the safety and security of the campus community.

This position reports to the District Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

About the District

Pierce College is a high-performing, mission-driven, data-informed, student-focused district committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. For nearly 60 years, Pierce College has developed a national reputation for academic excellence and support services to ensure student success. The district is proud of the many awards and recognitions it has received. Pierce College is an Achieving the DreamLeader College of Distinction and was the 2017 recipient of their prestigious Leah Meyer Austin Award, given for measurable improvements in student outcomes.

Named as a Top 5 Finalist and a Rising Star for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, Pierce College Fort Steilacoom was recognized for exceptional achievements in student learning, certificate and degree completion while in community college and after transferring to a four-year institution, employment and earnings rates after graduation, and access for and success of minority and low-income students. Pierce College District was named as a Top 10 finalist for the 2021 Aspen Prize and a Top 25 for 2023. Pierce is also one of 30 original AACC Guided Pathways colleges and one of first five College Spark Washington pathways colleges. We have bold goals to have all students on a career pathway to increase completion rates for all students and to close achievement gaps by 2027.

Pierce College at Fort Steilacoom

Located on a beautiful 140-acre site adjacent to a 340-acre community recreational park and Waughop Lake. Want a feel for our District, take a peek with aerial campus views.

Pierce College at Puyallup

Located on an expansive site with 125-acres of wooded land including modern facilities and beautiful hideaways.

Pierce College at JBLM

Located at the Joint Base Lewis-McChord military sites, serving many of our military and active duty families serving our country.

Our colleges enjoy a strong presence in the communities in which they serve and participate in numerous partnerships with business, community, government, and educational organizations.

The Assistant Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparednesswill be responsible for the following, but not limited to:

Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness

• Under the direction of the District Director, the Assistant Director works to establish safety protocols, policies, and operational standards.
• Assumes the responsibilities of the District Director of Campus Safety and Emergency Preparedness in their absence and provides support to other administrative areas within the department as needed.
• Ensures management is kept apprised of critical information directly or indirectly affecting campus safety.
• Assists in developing and implementing the Pierce College Campus Safety Department procedures.
• Complete projects as assigned by the District Director.
• Assists in implementing emergency preparedness procedures.

Personnel Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, trains, and supervises Campus Safety Supervisors in their supervision of Campus Safety Officers
• Supervises and evaluates full-time Campus Safety Supervisors in the performance of their duties.
• Provides regular feedback and completes annual Professional Development plans for Campus Safety Supervisors.
• In conjunction with the District Director, oversees schedules to provide the best possible service to the campus community.
• Supervises the adjustment of shift schedules at both campuses to maintain minimum staffing levels.

Operational Responsibilities

• Collaborates with campus administration regarding special events, policies, emergency procedures, and other campus safety-related activities.
• Develops strategies to manage campus traffic at special events and during the academic year.
• Issues traffic and parking citations according to established procedures.
• In collaboration with Campus Safety Supervisors, investigates crimes and other incidents occurring on campus. Prepares crime and incident reports involving accidents, property damage, fires, law violations, thefts, and disturbances of the peace. Reviews reports of subordinates and assumes responsibility for follow-up.
• In collaboration with Campus Safety Supervisors, investigates and reports the presence of unauthorized persons on grounds or in buildings; deals with disturbances according to established policy.
• Develops crime prevention activities; enforces laws, traffic regulations, and safety regulations on campus; and cites violators.
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