District Director: Security Ops & Compliance

City Colleges of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 93,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension plan

403(b) & 457(b) plans

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation & holidays

Job summary

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a District Director of Security Operations & Compliance to oversee district-wide safety, security programs, and regulatory compliance. You will guide policy development, audits, and training across seven colleges and satellite sites.

The role requires deep knowledge of federal and state campus safety laws, plus leadership in risk assessment and reporting. Travel across the district is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, Emergency Management, or a related field.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, public safety, security operations, or related settings.
• Management experience in security operations is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Clery Act, FERPA and related federal/state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Leads district-wide safety and security projects and compliance initiatives with data analysis to assess risk.
• Develops, updates and trains staff on security policies and regulatory requirements.
• Oversees district-wide Clery Act compliance including annual security reports.
• Represents district in relationships with law enforcement and emergency management partners.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Word

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

City Colleges of Chicago seeks a District Director of Security Operations & Compliance to oversee district-wide safety, security programs, and regulatory compliance. You will guide policy development, audits, and training across seven colleges and satellite sites.

The role requires deep knowledge of federal and state campus safety laws, plus leadership in risk assessment and reporting. Travel across the district is expected.