Director of Campus Safety & Security

Goodwin University; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k employer match

Great tuition benefits for employee,Sp

PTO

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Goodwin University in East Hartford, CT seeks a Director of Campus Safety and Security to provide strategic leadership across safety, emergency preparedness, transportation, risk management, and regulatory compliance for the University and affiliated properties.

The role partners with law enforcement, emergency responders and community stakeholders, leads crisis management, ensures Clery Act compliance, trains staff, manages budgets, and fosters a culture of safety and accountability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–10 years in campus safety, security, or emergency management.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or management experience.
• Experience with federal and state safety regulations (Clery Act, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, transportation, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
• Direct campus-wide security operations and manage contracted security services.
• Lead compliance with federal/state regulations and oversee emergency notifications, audits, and reviews.
• Conduct risk assessments, threat management, and engage with law enforcement and community partners.
• Oversee transportation services, safety education, and security training programs.
• Manage security technology systems and plan enhancements; supervise security staff and contractors.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budget management

Crisis management

Regulatory compliance

Vendor management

Security operations

Staff supervision

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Access control systems

Surveillance systems

Emergency notification systems

Risk assessment tools

Job description

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diversestudent population in a dynamic environment that aligns education,commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study preparestudents for professional careers while promoting lifelong learningand civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, wechallenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fullyrealize their highest academic, professional, and personalpotential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose

The Director of Campus Safety and Security provides strategicleadership and oversight for campus safety, security, emergencypreparedness, transportation, risk management, and regulatorycompliance across the University and its affiliated properties. TheDirector is responsible for maintaining a safe and secureenvironment for students, employees, visitors, and residentsthrough effective security operations, emergency response planning,and safety initiatives. Serving as the University's primary liaison with law enforcement,emergency responders, and community partners, the Director leadscrisis management efforts, supports compliance requirements, andpromotes a culture of safety, preparedness, and accountabilitythroughout the institution.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities :

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intendedonly as illustrations of the various types of work that may beperformed. The omission of specific statements of duties does notexclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or alogical assignment to the position.)

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Administration

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for campus safety,security, emergency preparedness, transportation, risk management,and regulatory compliance.
• Advise senior leadership on safety-related risks, complianceobligations, and mitigation strategies.
• Manage departmental budgets, resources, performance metrics,and long-term planning initiatives.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, preparedness, andcommunity engagement.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with keyinternal partners including student conduct officer(s), office ofhuman resources, legal affairs, and Title IX compliance.

Security Operations & Vendor Oversight

• Direct campus-wide security operations, access control, andsafety protocols across university, school, and residentialproperties.
• Manage contracted security services, including staffing,performance standards, training, compliance monitoring, and vendoraccountability.
• Ensure effective, responsive, and community-oriented securityservices.

Compliance, Risk Management & EmergencyPreparedness

• Lead institutional compliance with applicable federal, state,and regulatory requirements, including Clery Act and workplaceviolence prevention standards. Support efforts to ensure compliancewith other regulatory requirements such as VAWA, DFSCA, OSHA, TitleIX, FERPA,, and other applicable federal and stateregulations.
• Oversee crime reporting, annual security reporting, emergencynotifications, audits, and regulatory reviews.
• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, andprograms related to campus safety, emergency management, and riskmitigation.
• Lead emergency preparedness planning, training exercises,crisis response, and incident management activities.

Threat Assessment & Community Partnerships

• Conduct risk assessments, safety audits, and threat managementinitiatives to identify and mitigate institutional risks.
• Lead or support behavioral intervention and threat assessmentefforts.
• Serve as the primary liaison with law enforcement, emergencyresponders, government agencies, and community stakeholders,ensuring the University and Magnet School System maintain positiveand productive relationships with these partners.

Transportation, Training & Security Technology

• Oversee campus transportation services to ensure safe,efficient, and reliable operations.
• Develop and deliver safety education, emergency preparedness,and security training programs.
• Manage security technology systems, including access control,surveillance, alarm, and emergency communication systems, andrecommend technology enhancements.

Personnel Leadership

• Supervise security and transportation personnel and overseecontracted security staff.
• Establish performance expectations, training programs,accountability measures, and professional development opportunitiesto ensure effective service delivery.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

• Demonstrated commitment to promote diversity, equity, andinclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of theUniversity community are treated with respect and dignity
• Demonstrated skill in risk management, threat assessment, andcrisis response.
• Experience navigating vendor relationships and performanceexpectations.
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, communication, andrelationship-building skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solvingabilities.
• Ability to remain calm and decisive during emergencies andhigh-pressure situations.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred; equivalentcombination of education and progressively responsible experiencewill be considered.
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible experience in campussafety, law enforcement, security operations, or emergencymanagement.
• At least 5 years of supervisory or management experience

Preferred requirements:

• Campus safety leadership experience in higher education.
• FEMAICS/NIMS certifications.
• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM), law enforcementcertification, or equivalent credentials preferred
• Experience with enterprise security systems, threat assessmentteams, and emergency response planning.
• Trained in mental health awareness and interventions in publicsafety settings.

Special Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motorvehicle
• Must possess a valid Connecticut permit to carry a pistol orrevolver or be able to obtain and maintain such permit as acondition of employment and be eligible to carry a firearm inaccordance with institutional policies and applicable law.
• Certified Clery Compliance Officer, or the ability to obtain itwithin six months of starting the position..
• Must be available to respond to emergencies and criticalincidents outside normal business hours

Physical and Mental Requirements :

Work Environment

Work Environment None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3
Outdoor Weather Conditions X
Work with fumes or airborne particles X
Work near moving mechanical parts X
Risk of electrical shock X
Vibration X

Physical Activity

Physical Activity None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3
Standing X
Walking X
Sitting X
Talking & Hearing X
Using hands/fingers to handle/feel X
Climbing or balancing X
Bending, pulling, pushing X
Driving X

Lifting Requirements

Lifting Requirements None Under 1/3 1/3 to2/3 Over 2/3
Up to 10 pounds X
Up to 25 pounds X
Up to 50 pounds X
Up to 75 pounds X
Up to 100 pounds X
Over 100 pounds X

Vision Requirements:

X Close vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 inches or less)
X Distance vision (i.e. clear vision at 20 feet or more)
X Color vision (i.e. ability to identify and distinguishcolors)
X Peripheral vision (i.e. ability to observe an area that can beseen up and down or left and right while the eyes are fixed on a given point)
X Depth perception (i.e. three-dimensional vision, ability to judgedistances and spatial relationships)
___ No special vision requirements

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse &dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules

(This job description does not constitute an employmentagreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as aguide for personnel actions and is subject to change by theUniversity as the needs of the University and requirements of thejob change.)