Executive Director College Security Services

NC Community Colleges; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 67,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Piedmont Community College is seeking an Executive Director of College Security Services to lead campus safety strategies, emergency preparedness, and risk management across all CPCC campuses. You will guide security personnel and ensure readiness to respond to evolving safety needs, aligning policies with the College’s mission.

The role requires extensive leadership in campus security, collaboration with executive leadership, and oversight of budget, training, and regulatory compliance,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in public administration, criminal justice, security management, emergency management, organizational leadership, or related field.
• Ten years of progressively responsible campus public safety or security experience, with at least five years in senior management.
• Leadership experience must include supervision of managers/directors; strategic planning; policy development; budget/resource management; emergency coordination; and outcomes accountability.
• Experience advising senior leadership, building partnerships, and overseeing security compliance and reporting.
• Valid NC or SC driver’s license and CPR/First Aid; certification within 90 days if not current.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic priorities and direct a comprehensive campus-wide security program.
• Ensure incident investigation and resolution with appropriate coordination with other departments and law enforcement.
• Represent the College in partnerships with law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Collaborate with leadership to address student behavioral safety concerns.
• Set professional development priorities for security directors and staff.
• Develop and monitor security policies, budget, and program outcomes; coordinate with Emergency Preparedness.
• Oversee security technology and publish annual crime statistics and Clery compliance.
• Lead Clery Act and Stop Campus Hazing Act compliance across campuses and coordinate reporting.
• Coordinate training for Campus Security Authorities and oversee annual security reporting.
• Direct development and monitoring of the annual security budget and resource planning.
• Provide leadership during emergencies and coordinate with College Police and Emergency Management.
• Oversee training programs and ensure readiness and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic planning

Policy development

Budget management

Emergency coordination

Supervision of managers/directors

Advising senior leadership

Cross-functional partnerships

Clery Act reporting

Security compliance

Incident reporting

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

Executive Director College Security Services

Central Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Salary Grade

$66,760 - $86,049

Job Category

Executive/Administrative/Managerial

Application Period

Opens: 11/05/2026

Closes: 11/19/2026

Target Start Date

01/04/2027

Expected Work Hours

Monday - Friday

Employment Type

Full Time

Minimum Qualifications

• •Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in public administration, criminal justice, securitymanagement, emergency management, organizational leadership, or a closely related field.
• •Ten years of progressively responsible experience in campus public safety, institutional security, or lawenforcement, including at least five years of senior management experience directing a comprehensivesecurity or public safety program in a complex, multi-site organization.
• •Required leadership experience must include direct supervision and development of managers ordirectors; strategic planning; policy development; budget and resource management; emergencycoordination; and accountability for program outcomes.
• •Demonstrated experience advising senior leadership, leading organizational improvement, buildingcross-functional and external agency partnerships, and overseeing applicable security compliance andreporting requirements.
• •Valid NC or SC driver’s license and CPR and Basic First Aid certification; if not currently certified,certification must be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• •Master’s degree from an accredited institution in public administration, criminal justice, securitymanagement, emergency management, organizational leadership, or a closely related field.
• •Senior leadership experience in a multi-campus higher education institution, preferably a communitycollege, with responsibility for college-wide security strategy, service standards, and coordination withacademic and administrative leadership.
• •Seven or more years of senior management experience, including leadership of managers or directorsacross multiple locations and demonstrated results in organizational change, succession planning,budget stewardship, and measurable security program improvement.
• •Completion of a recognized executive leadership program in campus public safety, securityadministration, or public administration; advanced professional certification in security or emergencymanagement; and experience overseeing Clery Act reporting, campus crime prevention, andinstitutional emergency coordination.

Position Description

General Function

Are you ready to make a lasting impact on the safety and security of a college community? The Executive Director of College Security Services is a key leadership role responsible for shaping and advancing the College’s campus safety and security strategy. This position provides vision and direction for security operations, emergency preparedness, and risk management while leading initiatives that promote a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for students, employees, and visitors. Through strategic planning, strong leadership, and collaboration with internal and external partners, the Executive Director will strengthen campus safety practices, guide security personnel, and ensure the College is prepared to respond effectively to evolving safety and security needs. This is an opportunity for a forward-thinking leader to make a meaningful difference in protecting the College community and supporting its mission.

Provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and accountability for a comprehensive, college-wide security program across all Central Piedmont campuses. Aligns security priorities, policies, resources, and service standards with the College’s mission to support a safe learning and working environment. Leads campus security directors and security program management, advances crime prevention and regulatory compliance, and guides continuous improvement through analysis of risks, trends, and service outcomes. Partners with College leadership, Business Continuity/Emergency Management, the College Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, and Executive Protection to address safety concerns, strengthen preparedness, and coordinate institutional response.

Duties and Responsibilities

1.Establishes strategic priorities and directs the development, implementation, and evaluation of an comprehensive college-wide security program. Uses crime trends, emerging risks, and developments incampus public safety to guide prevention strategies and program improvements, considering crimereporting, fire and safety requirements, security codes and standards, and the College’s student culture.

2.Establishes accountability for the appropriate investigation and resolution of incidents reported to the department, including thefts, burglaries, vandalism, trespassing, complaints against personnel, and related matters. Coordinates with responsible College departments and law enforcement authorities, as appropriate, to support effective follow-up.

3.In conjunction with the College Police Department, represents the College in partnerships with local,state, and federal law enforcement agencies on campus safety, security, and law enforcement matters. Maintains current knowledge of applicable policies, procedures, laws, and ordinances to inform college-wide security decisions and practices.

4.Partners with College leadership to establish coordinated approaches to student behavioral concerns that may present college-wide safety risks. Collaborates with faculty, academic support staff, and otherCollege personnel to support timely response and asafe learning and working environment.

5.Establishes professional development priorities for campus security directors and security programmanagement staff to ensure the knowledge and capabilities necessary to fulfill their responsibilities.

6.Leads the development, implementation, and evaluation of college-wide security policies andprocedures. Establishes service outcome measures, evaluates program effectiveness, and advances improvements based on results. Partners with the College’s Emergency Preparedness Team in coordinating the Emergency Operations Plan and leads the Security Services Department’s implementation responsibilities as directed.

7.Provides strategic oversight of college-wide security technology and ensures that policy and crime-reporting information on the security services web page is current and accurate; oversees the submission and publication of annual Clery Act crime statistics.

8. Providesexecutive oversight of the College’s Clery Act and Stop Campus Hazing Act complianceprogram across all campuses, including supervision of personnel assigned Clery compliance responsibilities. Directs coordination with the College Police Department and responsible Collegeoffices to support accurate crime classification, Clery geography determinations, collection and reconciliation of crime statistics, and timely preparation, publication, distribution, and federal submission of required reports anddisclosures.

9.Coordinates Clery Act training for Campus Security Authorities and other responsible Collegepersonnel, including training schedules, materials, and completion records. Coordinates preparation, review, and distribution of the Annual Security Report and other applicable annual disclosures withresponsible College offices to support accurate,consistent, and timely reporting. Oversees CampusSecurity Authority identification and training, daily crime log requirements, and coordination of timely warning and emergency notification procedures. Monitors required policy statements, reporting deadlines, supporting documentation, and recordsretention; conducts periodic compliance reviews,directs corrective action, and advises the Associate Vice President, Safety & Security, of compliance risks and resource needs.

10.Directs development, implementation, and monitoring of the annual security budget in collaboration withthe Associate Vice President, Safety & Security. Forecasts operating and capital needs, prioritizes resource allocations, monitors expenditures and budget variances, and recommends adjustments tomaintain fiscal accountability and align spending with institutional security priorities.

11.Provides security leadership in collaboration with the College Police Department and the EmergencyManagement Team and coordinates the department’s role in responding to emergency events.

12. Oversees theSecurity Services training program to ensure all security officers receive initial, recurring,and assignment-specific training and demonstrate proficiency in their assigned duties. Establishestraining priorities and standards, coordinates delivery with campus security directors and appropriatesubject-matter experts, and ensures training addresses departmental policies, emergency response,reporting procedures, and applicable requirements. Monitors training completion, maintains training records, anddirects refresher training and program improvements to address identified gaps andsustain operational readiness.

13.Performs other duties as assigned

Conditions of Employment:

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

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics:

• Extensive knowledge of safety/security and emergency management protocols, FEMA disasterassessment, planning, response and recovery operations
• In-depth understanding of state and local government disaster recovery protocols
• Ability to implement a comprehensive security and emergency response plan
• Ability to learn and utilize computer software programs to access information and complete incidentreports, submit work requests and prepare presentations and proposals, i.e. PowerPoint, Excel, Word,Teams software
• Executive-level oral and written communication skills, including the ability to brief senior leadership,present risk-informed recommendations, communicate during critical incidents, and translate short-andlong-ranpriorities into actionable plans andmeasurable outcomes.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment within a complex organizational structure
• Ability to perform under stress and intense pressure.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through managers and directors, establish clear accountability, developleadership capacity, guide organizational change, and align security policies, budgets, and service delivery with institutional priorities.

Working Conditions:

• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basicsafety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust,fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Moderate physical activity; requires handling of average-weight objects and standing or walking forextended periods of time.
• May be required to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, to meet operationalneeds.