Director of Safety Services

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title

Director of Safety Services

Posting Number

S1638P

Pay Range

Compensation for this position is expected to range between

$162,000 and $172,000 per year, in alignment with what

California Baptist University ( CBU ) reasonably anticipates paying

for this role. The final rate may vary depending on the candidate’s

qualifications, experience, and prevailing market conditions. In

addition to competitive wages, CBU provides a comprehensive and

generous benefits package

to eligible employees.

Position Summary Information

Summary

Provides strategic leadership for Safety Services department by

planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating all

law enforcement and community service programs and activities for

security of the campus. Ensures a safe and secure campus through

enforcement of all local, state, and federal laws and adherence to

university policies and procedures. Develops rules and regulations

for the department as designated by applicable code. Coordinates

and administers daily activities through subordinates.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, and manage services and programs,

which support and respond to the safety and security needs of the

university community.

• Establish and maintain departmental goals, objectives,

policies, and procedures and ensure compliance with all applicable

local, state, and federal laws through effective data collection,

statistical reporting, program assessment, and continuous

improvement.

• Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure and

staffing to effectively accomplish the organization’s goals and

objectives; recruit, employ, train, supervise, and evaluate unit

staff.

• Establish and maintain a cooperative relationship with local

law enforcement agencies in the prevention, control, and

investigation of illegal activities directed against the

university.

• File reports, observe, collect, preserve, and record physical

and oral evidence of crimes and incidents committed on university

property.

• Serve as the University’s Disaster Preparedness Plan

Coordinator.

• Publish the University’s Annual Security Report in compliance

with the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act and subsequent

revisions.

• Maintain awareness of best practices and trends in University

Safety Services as well as applicable local, state, and federal

laws.

• Maintain budgetary control for the Public Safety

Department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise employees. Carry out supervisory

responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and

applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing and training

employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; developing

appropriate departmental procedures, appraising performance;

rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and

resolving problems.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to live and uphold the

University’s Christ-centered mission and values.

• Skill in the use of personal computers and related software

applications.

• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and

judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.

• A thorough knowledge of: Business English and arithmetic;

general office methods, procedures and practices.

• Knowledge of police records management policies and

procedures.

• Proficient in oral and written communications in English.
• Ability to investigate and analyze information and to draw

conclusions.

• Knowledge of emergency/disaster/recovery plans.
• Ability to plan and implement crime deterrence and prevention

programs.

• Ability to confront inappropriate behavior and violations of

University policy.

• Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and

procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new

strategies and procedures.

• Knowledge of federal, state and local safety regulations,

protocols, and/or procedures.

• Program planning and implementation skills.
• Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range

goals.

• Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating

procedures.

• Ability to supervise and train staff, including organizing,

prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.

• Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart

information to a range of clientele and/or media sources.

• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control

procedures.

• Outstanding interpersonal and community relations skills and

the ability to communicate and work effectively within a diverse

community.

• Employee development and performance management skills.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.
• Ability to maintain emotional stability to cope with human

suffering, emergencies, and other stresses.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS : The physical demands described here are

representative of those that must be met by an employee to

successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While

performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly

required to stand; walk; sit; and requires sufficient hand, arm,

and finger dexterity to operate computer keyboard or other office

equipment. Requires visual acuity to read words and numbers and

speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate in person or

over the phone. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up

to 20 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable

individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT : The work environment characteristics

described here are representative of those an employee encounters

while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise

level in the work environment is usually moderate. Work normally

performed requires moderate physical activity with standing and/or

walking around campus, with some exposure to hazards or physical

risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; and 5 to 7

years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination

of education and experience. Experience with the Jeanne Clery

Campus Safety Act, Injury Illness Prevention, Disaster

Preparedness, as relevant to the post-secondary educational

field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT

• Must be able to qualify for, obtain, and maintain at all times

a license as a Qualified Manger of a Private Patrol Operator

through the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs (

BSIS ).

• Must be able to qualify for, obtain, and maintain at all times

a Guard Registration through the State of California, Department of

Consumer Affairs ( BSIS ).

• Must be able to qualify for and maintain at all times a State

of California, Department of Consumer Affairs Firearm ( BSIS )

permit.

• Must possess a valid California Driver License.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule of nights and

weekends.

• Knowledge of and the ability to apply relevant sections of the

California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, California Business

and Professions Code, California Code of Regulations, and other

professional codes and statutes.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date

Remove from Web

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Nondiscrimination Statement

State and Federal law permit California Baptist University to

discriminate on the basis of religion in order to fulfill its

purpose. The University does not discriminate contrary to either

State or Federal law.

Quick Link to Posting

https://jobs.calbaptist.edu/postings/9868

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a Christian?
• Yes
• No
• * Do you attend church regularly?
• Yes
• No
• If no, please explain (required):

(Open Ended Question)

• * Are you both familiar with and not in conflict with the

fundamental doctrines and practices of the California Southern

Baptist Convention as stated in the Baptist Faith and Message dated

June 14, 2000? (Please see above link for more information)

• Yes (I am familiar and not in conflict)
• No (I am in conflict or not familiar)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Letter of Reference 1
• Letter of Reference 2
• Other Document
• Other Document 2