Director of Campus Safety

Elmira College is a private liberal arts College located in the Finger Lakes region of New York. Seeking innovative professionals from diverse backgrounds to fill the position of Director of Campus Safety to join the Campus Safety team.

The Director is responsible for the security and safety of a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and visitors of Elmira College. S/he will be the primary point of contact and liaison with external law enforcement agencies (local, state, and federal) and emergency response organizations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Supervise, monitor, train, and assess the performance of Campus Safety staff;
• Oversee compliance with federal Clery & Violence Against Women Acts (VAWA), and NYS Education Law Articles 129-A & 129-B;
• Serve as the chairperson of the Crisis Management Team and organize meetings and trainings as appropriate;
• Develop and implement crime prevention strategies including targeted security patrols, behavioral intervention, community awareness training, student orientation training, etc.;
• Investigate crimes and incidents occurring at the College, including coordination with external law enforcement and investigative agencies;
• Establish structure and improve the department's organization and function by developing departmental policies and procedures related to security and safety, and by applying sound management practices;
• Oversight of campus access and key control;
• Analyze, make decisions, and assume responsibility for the daily operations of Campus Safety staff on a 24 hour per day and seven day a week basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Master’s degree in higher education, student services administration, or related field is preferred, Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree is required with 5 years of related experience.
• Previous law enforcement, military, or security experience preferably at the supervisor level;
• Understanding of federal and state statues and laws pertaining to campus safety, Clery Act, VAWA, and Enough is Enough law;
• Knowledgeable in crisis management and intervention;
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office, Google Apps, Maxient, and ERP software such as Jenzabar or the ability to learn as needed;
• Supervisory and leadership experience is essential to the position, including conflict resolution skills;
• Demonstrated ability to use discretion, good judgment, and maintain confidentiality.

WORK LOCATION: Elmira, NY – NOT REMOTE

SUPERVISES OTHERS?: 6 Safety Officers

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to personnel@elmira.edu, or by fax to 607-735-1701.

If you require alternative methods of application or screening, please contact the Office of Human Resources directly by emailing hr@elmira.edu, or by calling 607-735-1810.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.

BASIS OF PAY: Salary, Exempt

COMPENSATION: In exchange for your skills and experience, Elmira College will provide you with:

• Tuition waiver for you and your dependents;
• College-paid Short-term disability Insurance;
• College-paid group term life insurance;
• Generous retirement matching;
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Options;
• 15+ paid holidays including the entire week of Thanksgiving and Winter Break/New Year’s;
• Generous Sick and Vacation time accruals;
• Free counseling for you and your family through the College-paid Employee Assistance Program;
• A base starting salary of $55,000 – $60,000.

WORKING CONDITIONS: This position involves standard office work which may require repetitive motion and sitting for extended periods of time and physical capability to effectively use and operate office equipment, such as personal computer. Employee will balance, bend, kneel, twist, reach, and carry, push or pull moderate amount of weight. Regularly required to have full range of mobility in upper and lower body. Work environment may involve some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require safety precautions. Employee may be required to use provided defensive equipment to defend themselves or others. Frequent travel on campus and through buildings which require walking, climbing stairs and exposure to outside weather. This position requires frequent evening and weekend responsibilities, particularly during the academic year.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Elmira College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of its community. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, religion, gender identity or expression, disability, or sexual orientation in our educational programs and activities or our employment practices.