Safety & Security Specialist

Kentucky Community and Technical College System; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care, vision, dental

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan

Vacation/Sick Time

Work-Life Balance

9.5 Paid Holidays

Closing Pay

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Ashland Community and Technical College, part of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System, seeks a Safety and Security Specialist to lead campus safety, security operations, and emergency management across all locations. You will safeguard students, staff, and property while aligning with the college’s mission of learning and excellence.

The role emphasizes policy development, incident response, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with local responders to maintain a safe campus

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, campus security, emergency management, public safety, or related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and direction for campus safety and security operations, including supervision of security guards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate safety and security policies, procedures, and emergency management practices.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate safety and security personnel.
• Maintain accurate records and assist with regulatory reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

De-escalation

Risk assessment

Emergency management

Collaboration

Decision-making

Public safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Title: Safety & Security Specialist

Salary Range: $4014 Monthly

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

College: Ashland Community & Technical College

Campus Location: Ashland CTC College Drive

Department: Safety & Security

Total Rewards

Ashland Community & Technical College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity, including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, and dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Summary

Ashland Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a Safety and Security Specialist. This position is responsible for providing leadership, planning, coordination, and oversight of all campus safety, and security for the college as well as ensuring a safe and secure environment for students, employees, visitors, and college property while supporting the institution's mission of teaching and learning.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration:

• Provide leadership and direction for all campus safety and security operations include supervision of the contracted security guards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and practices related to campus safety, security, emergency management, and risk reduction.
• Supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate safety and security personnel.
• Maintain accurate records, reports, and documentation related to safety and security activities and assist with Cleary and Minger reporting.

Campus Security Operations:

• Oversee campus security functions, including patrol operations, and incident response.
• Monitor and assess campus security risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Coordinate investigations involving safety and security concerns.
• Promote a visible and proactive security presence across all campus locations.
• Serve as a member of the college's emergency response and crisis management teams.
• Act as the primary liaison with emergency responders during significant incidents.

Compliance and Safety Programs:

• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local safety and security regulations.
• Develop and administer training programs related to workplace safety and violence prevention
• Monitor and implement best practices in higher education safety and security.
• Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.

Collaboration and Community Engagement:

• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local law enforcement, fire departments, emergency medical services, and community partners.
• Serve on institutional committees related to safety, risk management, and emergency preparedness.
• Provide safety and security education programs for students and employees.
• Support a culture of safety, preparedness, and accountability throughout the college.
• Cultivate relationships with students, visitors and college employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement, campus security, emergency management, public safety, or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preference will be given to applicants that have graduated from the police academy.
• Prefer an applicant with SRO certification
• Experience in a higher education environment.
• Prefer an applicant that has current knowledge of the college’s campus and operations.

Professional certifications such as:

• Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
• Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
• Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications

Additional Skills Requested:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in de-escalation techniques.
• Knowledge of campus safety, security, emergency management, and risk assessment principles.
• Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices affecting higher education safety and security.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage emergency situations calmly and effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands

• Ability to patrol campus facilities and grounds.
• Ability to respond to emergencies at any campus location.
• May require standing, walking, climbing stairs, and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.