Dean, Public Safety

NC Community Colleges; Morehead City (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

NC Community Colleges seeks an experienced Dean of Public Safety in Morehead City, NC, to lead all Public Safety programs, including EMS, Law Enforcement, and Criminal Justice, ensuring instructional excellence and regulatory compliance. The Dean also serves as EMS Director of record with the NC Office of EMS and maintains CAAHEP standards.

The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and strong partnerships with law enforcement, fire, and workforce boards to align programs with

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience in law enforcement, public safety, or workforce training.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards for EMS CAAHEP.
• Eligible for approval by the NC OEMS as an EMS Director.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all Public Safety instructional programs.
• Administer EMS program in compliance with NC OEMS and CAAHEP requirements.
• Oversee admissions, credentialing, documentation, reporting, and audits for EMS/Public Safety programs.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate faculty and staff across Curriculum and Workforce Continuing Education.
• Manage budgets, grants (including Perkins) and partnerships with agencies and boards.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensure, and regulatory standards.
• Develop partnerships with law enforcement, fire departments, EMS providers, and employers.
• Support student recruitment, retention, credential attainment, and workforce readiness.

Skills

Leadership experience

Regulatory compliance

EMS program management

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical care/healthcare

NC Certified Paramedic certification

Paramedic Instructor credential (Level II)

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in emergency medical care, health education, or a healthcare-related field from a regionally accredited institution

Knowledge and Skills:

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive leadership or supervisoryexperience in law enforcement, public safety, or workforce training.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accreditation standards for EMS CAAHEP.
• Eligible for approval by the NC OEMS as an EMS Director

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working within the North Carolina Community College System, particularly in Public Safety or Workforce Continuing Education.
• Prior experience as an EMS Director or lead EMS instructor.
• Experience with accreditation, program review, grant management, and workforce development partnerships

Licensing Requirement:

NC Certified Paramedic certification, current credentialed Level II Paramedic Instructor

Preferred Licensing Qualifications

AHA, BLS, ACLS, and PALS Credential; PHTLS or ITLS Instructor Credential; AMLS Instructor Credential

Work is carried out in a standard heated and air-conditioned area. There will be frequent interruptions from both students and the public. Some evening work may be required.

Carteret Community College is an EOE/e-Verify employer. Job offers are conditional upon a satisfactory background check

Preferred Qualifications

See minimum qualifications

Position Description

Carteret Community College (Morehead City, NC) is seeking an experienced, visionary Deanof Public Safety who brings a demonstrated depth of academic, administrative, and fiscal leadership in Public Safety programs. This role requires a seasoned professional who can strategically guide program development, ensure instructional excellence, and uphold the highest standards of regulatory and accreditation compliance across all Public Safety disciplines.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience

The Dean of Public Safety provides academic, administrative, and fiscal leadership for the College’s Public Safety programs in Curriculum and Workforce Continuing Education, including Law Enforcement, Fire Services, Emergency Medical Services (EMS), and Criminal Justice Technology. The Dean ensures high-quality instruction aligned with workforce needs, regulatory requirements, accreditation standards, and student success outcomes. This position also serves as the Director of EMS of record, acting as the primary liaison with the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services (NCOEMS), while ensuring full compliance with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).

Duties Include:

• Provide strategic leadership, planning, and operational oversight for all Public Safety instructional programs.
• Administer the EMS program in full compliance with the NC Office of Emergency Medical Services, while ensuring full compliance with Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
• Education Programs (CAAHEP) including scheduling, student admissions, instructor credentialing, documentation, reporting, and audits.
• Recruit, supervise, mentor, and evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty and staff in all Curriculum and Workforce Continuing Education programs in the Public Safety Division.
• Oversee curriculum development, instructional delivery, facilities, equipment, and training resources to ensure industry relevance and instructional quality.
• Manage program budgets, grants, and funding sources (including Perkins and other applicable grants) and ensure fiscal accountability.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation, licensure, and regulatory requirements across all Public Safety programs.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, EMS providers, criminal justice agencies, employers, workforce boards, and community stakeholders.
• Support student recruitment, retention, credential attainment, licensure success, and workforce readiness.
• Participate in college-wide planning, committees, and initiatives in support of institutional goals.
• Serve on College committees and task forces as assigned.
• Attend required campus events, including graduation, professional development, & employee meetings.