Executive Officer - Captain

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Belmont University in Nashville is seeking a qualified Captain for the Campus Security department. This full-time staff position leads operations and personnel across shifts, aligning security efforts with the university mission and values.

The Captain will oversee training, budgeting, fleet and equipment management, incident command, and coordination with executive leadership to maintain a safe, Christ-centered campus community.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and personnel within shifts or area of responsibility.
• Develop and implement plans to meet department goals and priorities.
• Promote a secure, student-focused, collaborative campus environment.
• Ensure security operations align with campus mission and values.
• Serve as incident commander directing responses and notifications.
• Oversee Training Captain and Administrative Captain performance.
• Oversee Quartermaster duties for uniforms, equipment, and fleet vehicles.
• Establish command per NIMS/ICS and Belmont emergency plan.
• Support compliance with TIBRS and Clery statistics and annual reports.

Job description

We are now accepting applications for a qualified Captain at Belmont University.

Employment Type

Staff

Full-Time

Internal Job Category

Non-Exempt (Staff)

Department

Campus Security

Hours

40

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The Office of Campus Security is staffed by more than 40 officers with backgrounds in law enforcement, military service and higher education. Every officer holds state certification and maintains active training in CPR and first aid. We operate under the Office of the EVP for External Engagement & University Counsel. Our team patrols campus, responds to emergencies and works alongside students, faculty and staff to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for everyone who calls Belmont home.

The duties and responsibilities of the Captain include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the management and supervision of the operations and personnel within their respective shifts or area of responsibility.
• Create and implement plans needed to fulfill the mission, customer commitment, purpose, goals, objectives, and priorities of the department.
• Create and promote a secure campus environment that is Christ-centered, student-focused, and collaborative.
• Ensure that security operations are properly aligned with the needs of the campus community and the mission, vision, and values of the university.
• Demonstrate a high level of awareness, good judgment, and critical thinking skills in all aspects of the positions.
• Direct supervisor for the Training Captain and Administrative Captain.
• Oversee their performance on training schedules, budget reviews, parking enforcement, and several other duties.
• Oversee the Quartermaster duties for the department to include the inventory, issue, and return of uniforms and equipment, and the department fleet to include the scheduled maintenance and other services related to bicycle, UTV, and SUV patrol vehicles.
• Establish command and implement in accordance with NIMS / ICStand training and the Belmont emergency management plan.
• Serve as the incident commander directing operations, coordinating the activities of other responders, initiating internal and external notifications and communications, and keeping executive management apprised of the situation status.
• Manage TIBRS and Clery statistics and compliance for the department. Take lead in preparation of documents for review by Chief and Deputy Chief related to Annual Security Reports, crime log, and Crime on Campus publication.
• Manage the hiring process for new officers and employees within the department. Review applicants, schedule interviews, provide recommendations to Chief on employment decisions.
• Perform and model all duties of subordinates.
• Other duties as assigned.