Senior Director, Special Events & Campus Protective Services

University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Vor Ort; USD 169.000 - 207.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Chicago is seeking a senior security leader to head the OPS DSS Emergency Management team. You will direct campus police operations, oversee patrols, and manage security programs across events and dignitary protection.

The role emphasizes ICS/NIMS, risk analysis, and cross-department collaboration. Applicants should bring a strong background in law enforcement leadership, extensive incident planning experience, and a proven track record in managing large-scale campus security

Qualifikationen

• Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.
• Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Driver’s License - Multiple States, Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board Certification - State of Illinois

Aufgaben

• Directs and manages the Department’s special event planning process, including staffing assessments, risk analysis, and deployment strategies.
• Working closely within the University’s High-Profile Event Review process, develops comprehensive operational plans that include primary, alternative, and contingency strategies.
• Ensures all major events are planned and executed using Incident Command System (ICS) and National Incident Management System (NIMS) principles.
• Serves as Incident Commander or Unified Command representative for large-scale events, when appropriate.
• May be required to direct and coordinate real-time public safety operations during major events in coordination with the SOC, UCPD, Emergency Management, and external partners.
• May be required to coordinate deployment, communications, command posts, staging, resource requests, and other operational needs during major events.
• Conducts after-action reviews and implements continuous improvement measures.
• Oversees billing and invoicing for departmental special event and dignitary protection services in accordance with Departmental and University policies.
• Plans, coordinates, and executes close-protection operations, including route planning, site assessments, and venue security for visiting VIPs and dignitaries.
• Serves as liaison with internal stakeholders, external law enforcement agencies, government entities, event organizers, and private security partners to develop executive protection plans.
• Collaborates with the DSS Intelligence unit, the DSS Strategic Operations Center, and external law enforcement partners to monitor open-source intelligence and local briefs for risks targeting events and/or specific VIPs and dignitaries.
• Coordinates the recruitment, training and ongoing professional development for departmental staff assigned to executive protection roles.
• Leverages data, analytics, and technology systems to improve operational efficiency, event planning, and resource deployment.
• Evaluates and recommends tools and systems to enhance scheduling, fleet management, and coordination efforts.
• Provides direct supervision, mentorship, and professional development for any assigned subordinate personnel.
• Establishes performance metrics and accountability measures across all areas of responsibility.
• Conducts regular evaluations, audits, and reviews to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
• Identifies and recommends training opportunities and career development pathways.
• Promotes a culture of professionalism, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Serves as a key member of DSS leadership, contributing to strategic planning and decision-making. Prepares and presents reports on operational activities, trends, and performance metrics. Disseminates critical information regarding significant upcoming events and VIP visits.
• Participates in management meetings and provides informed recommendations on policy, operations, and resource allocation.
• Maintains strong partnerships with University departments, administrators, students, faculty, and staff.
• Coordinates with external law enforcement and community stakeholders to support public safety initiatives. Ensures operations reflect the University’s commitment to community engagement, inclusion, and transparency.
• Manages employees by establishing annual performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases.
• Maintains an operation responsible for preventing and investigating crime, conducting crime analyses, enforcing the law, resolving conflict within the campus environment, and employing security services and programs.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in related field

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Chicago is seeking a senior security leader to head the OPS DSS Emergency Management team. You will direct campus police operations, oversee patrols, and manage security programs across events and dignitary protection.

The role emphasizes ICS/NIMS, risk analysis, and cross-department collaboration. Applicants should bring a strong background in law enforcement leadership, extensive incident planning experience, and a proven track record in managing large-scale campus security