Executive Director, College Safety & Public Safety

National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives (NOBLE); California; On-site; USD 145,000 - 204,000; Full time

Job summary

Kern Community College District seeks a Chief of Police/Executive Director of College Safety to lead all college law enforcement, security, and emergency management at Bakersfield College. The role reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and oversees sworn and non-sworn personnel, budgeting, and safety compliance across campus facilities.

The successful candidate will drive strategic safety initiatives, coordinate emergency response, ensure regulatory compliance (Clery Act,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in public safety or related field
• Five years of public safety experience with at least three in a command or management capacity
• POST certification prior to employment
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Valid California Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction for campus public safety operations.
• Oversee budgeting for safety and security programs.
• Recruit and supervise sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Direct 24-hour campus safety operations.
• Coordinate emergency management and incident response.
• Maintain compliance with safety laws and district policies.

Skills

Public safety leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Emergency management

Policy development

Education

Bachelor's degree in public administration

POST Certification

California Driver's License

Job description

Kern Community College District seeks a Chief of Police/Executive Director of College Safety to lead all college law enforcement, security, and emergency management at Bakersfield College. The role reports to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and oversees sworn and non-sworn personnel, budgeting, and safety compliance across campus facilities.

The successful candidate will drive strategic safety initiatives, coordinate emergency response, ensure regulatory compliance (Clery Act,