Director of Campus Security, Harris Campus

Central Piedmont Community College; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College seeks a Director of Security to oversee the Harris Campus, directing daily operations and coordinating with campus leadership to ensure safety, security, and emergency preparedness. You will supervise personnel, enforce policies, and liaise with local agencies to maintain secure campus environments.

The role requires an associate degree or 5–10 years of law enforcement/security experience, with preferred Bachelor's in criminal justice and supervisory background.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or 5–10 years of law enforcement or security experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs and manages daily security operations for the Harris Campus, ensuring coverage and effective response capabilities.
• Enforces security protocols, post orders, and standard operating procedures.
• Serves on the campus leadership team and communicates security issues to faculty and staff.
• Enforces College Policies and Procedures and the College’s Student Code of Conduct and makes decisions regarding the need to remove individuals from campus premises.
• Serves as the College’s official campus contact with community fire departments and law enforcement agencies.
• In a disaster or emergency, leads the All-Hazard Emergency Plan and represents the College on scene.
• Works with Student Conduct & Civility to ensure a safe environment that supports success.
• Advises on security equipment needs and procurement.
• Coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies for events or dignitary visits at the campus.
• Assists Human Resources with investigations and disciplinary actions as requested.
• Provides training on security topics for faculty and staff.
• Provides information to students, faculty, staff, and the public regarding security issues.
• Coordinates access to campus buildings and classrooms.
• Evaluates security devices and ensures repairs.

Skills

Security leadership

Crisis response

Incident management

Staff supervision

Policy enforcement

Stakeholder communication

Emergency planning

Budgeting knowledge

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Job description

This position is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of security operations at the Harris Campus. Security operations include responding to criminal incidents, emergency medical situations, hazardous conditions, potentially violent encounters, traffic collisions, and other safety-related events. The Director collaborates with campus leadership to ensure incidents are properly addressed and that expectations for security, safety, and emergency preparedness are consistently met. Responsibilities involve planning, supervising, and coordinating security activities around the clock; investigating and reporting all security issues to the Executive Director of College Security; and leading the delivery of comprehensive security services. This also includes supervising, monitoring, training, and evaluating the performance of all security personnel assigned to the campus.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly, as this posting may be taken down before the listed closing date once adequate candidate interest has been reached.

1. Directs and manages daily security operations for the Harris Campus, ensuring coverage and effective response capabilities.
2. Enforces security protocols, post orders, and standard operating procedures.
3. Serves on the campus leadership team and communicates security issues to faculty and staff.
4. Enforces College Policies and Procedures and the College’s Student Code of Conduct and makes decisions regarding the need to remove individuals from campus premises.
5. Serves as the College’s official campus contact with community fire departments and law enforcement agencies.
6. In the event of a disaster or other emergency, the College’s All-Hazard Emergency Plan enacts the College’s All-Hazard Emergency Response Plan, and the Director serves as the representative for the College in charge of the scene in these incidents. Assists with the functional needs of the Emergency Operations Center as assigned.
7. Works closely with Student Conduct & Civility to ensure a safe and secure environment that supports success.
8. Advises and assists the department regarding security and police equipment requirements and procurement.
9. Coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies to effectively provide security and police services related to special events or dignitary visits at the assigned campus.
10. Assists Human Resources with investigations and discipline or dismissal of employees, as requested.
11. Provides training for faculty and other staff on security-related topics.
12. Provides information to students, faculty, staff, and the public regarding security issues.
13. Coordinates access to campus buildings and classrooms.
14. Evaluates the operation of security devices and equipment on the campus and ensures appropriate repairs are made.
15. Develops procedures and requirements for properly providing security services on the campus.
16. Assists the Executive Director in hiring personnel and provides direct supervision, training, direction, and guidance to assigned College Security personnel.
17. Serves on multi-disciplinary college-wide committees to represent security and police interests, as assigned, such as the CARE Team.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

An associate degree or five to ten years of law enforcement and/or security experience.

Preferred Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Experience working in an educational environment.
• Three to five years of supervisory experience.

Additional Licensing or Certifications:

• Knowledge of police/law enforcement/security procedures and techniques.
• Ability to work with external agencies in the event of emergencies such as natural disasters, inclement weather, bomb threats, or acts of terror. Communicate with external agencies as necessary.
• Ability to understand and determine budgetary implications.
• Critical thinking skills.
• Excellent administrative, training, planning, and oversight skills.
• Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures.
• Supervisory skills.

Working Conditions:

Physical effort requires walking, stooping and bending; occasional running, standing, breaking up fights, etc.; occasional lifting of lightweight objects (up to 25 pounds); will occasionally assist in restraining, handling or lifting individuals (from adolescents to adults); discomforts from exposure to less than optimal temperatures and air conditions, including outdoor activities; may deal with unpleasant situations, involving fights, weapons, potential incendiary devices, and hazardous materials; occasional exposure to dust and fumes and/or frequent operation of a vehicle.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Maintain updates on applicable/required certifications.
• CPR and Basic First Aid Certification; if not currently certified, must be obtained within 90 days of employment.