Campus Safety & Emergency Management Director

Covenant College; Lookout Mountain (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Covenant College seeks a Director of Campus Safety & Security. This full-time role leads safety, security, and emergency management, partnering with local law enforcement and emergency services. The director heads a team, oversees access control, surveillance, and mass notification, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

The role requires excellent communication, sound judgment, and readiness to respond at any hour, supporting a safe campus community atop Lookout Mountain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience.
• Five or more years in security, public safety, or law enforcement with supervision experience.
• Hold firearms qualification and comply with state law.

Responsibilities

• Lead and evaluate Campus Safety and Security staff, ensuring around-the-clock campus coverage.
• Direct daily patrol of buildings, grounds, residences, and events focusing on student and staff wellbeing.
• Oversee licensing, firearms qualification, and use-of-force training for armed officers.
• Prepare departmental budget and manage funds with stewardship.
• Serve as Clery Act Compliance Officer and liaise with law enforcement and emergency services.

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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Job description

Covenant College seeks a Director of Campus Safety & Security. This full-time role leads safety, security, and emergency management, partnering with local law enforcement and emergency services. The director heads a team, oversees access control, surveillance, and mass notification, and ensures compliance with laws and regulations.

The role requires excellent communication, sound judgment, and readiness to respond at any hour, supporting a safe campus community atop Lookout Mountain.