Assistant Director, Public Safety

UHSP is searching for an energetic and forward-thinking Assistant Director of Public Safety to join its dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a passion for working on a university campus in a fast-paced, innovative, student-centered work environment. The Assistant Director of Public Safety reports to the Director of Public Safety and is responsible for assisting with Clery compliance, emergency and disaster preparedness, supervision of Public Safety lead officers and officers, and other management responsibilities as assigned by the Director. The Assistant Director is responsible for assuming the responsibilities of the department in the absence of the director. The successful candidate must be committed to fostering a culturally diverse atmosphere for faculty, staff, and students. The Assistant Director is a second shift position with some weekend responsibilities.

SPECIFIC MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports the director with the administration and management of the department and assumes responsibility for the department of Public Safety in the absence of the director.
• Assists in the responsibility for the direction and supervision of personnel to assure proper performance and activities on assigned shifts.
• Plans, schedules, and assigns work to members of the department to ensure appropriate coverage.
• Assists with compliance of all federal, state, and local reporting requirements including the Clery Act.
• Serves as a member on the emergency management operations group and assist in coordinating campus emergency and disaster preparedness, response and recovery planning, including planning emergency drills/table-top drills.
• Provides safety and professional development of staff through training and mentoring and conducts and assists others in conducting roll call trainings and briefings designed to maintain the readiness and awareness of staff.
• Oversees major event pre-planning and operations.
• Performs duties of a Public Safety officer as necessary and appropriate.
• Keeps abreast of the law and all applicable changes in departmental rules/policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret local, state and federal criminal and civil laws.
• The Assistant Director will be required to wear a department-issued uniform.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

Minimum Qualifications

• Five (5) years’ experience in a law enforcement, security or non-sworn Public Safety department
• One (1) year supervisory experience in a law enforcement, security, or non-sworn Public Safety department
• Demonstrated experience in conflict management and resolution skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to handle all situations with diplomacy, confidentiality, and trust
• CPR/AED/First Aid Certification
• Successful completion of a background check, psychological evaluation, and drug screening, and pre-employment physical to ensure physical and psychological elements of the job can be met.
• Current St. Louis County armed license or ability to obtain license within 30 days

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree
• Familiarity with the Clery Act
• Familiarity with Title IX
• Experience with physical security and access control platforms

Work Hours

• Year-round position- not seasonal to the academic year (Exempt)
• Typical work schedule is Tuesday through Saturday during evening hours
• This position requires on-call responsibilities 24/7
• Some night coverage as scheduled
• Weekend and holiday coverage will be split with the Director

If this sounds like the job for you here is information on how to apply:

Follow the simple steps to apply online. With your application, please submit a resume and cover letter. Review of applications will begin immediately.An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a psychological evaluation, and drug and background screening. Applicants requiring University sponsorship to obtain employment authorization will not be considered for this position.

Benefits:

UHSP offers a great benefits package including excellent, affordable health insurance, dental, vision, University-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary coverage, retirement match, and generous parental and caregiver leave, personal and University holidays, sick and vacation time. University employees have access to library resources, fitness facilities, cafeteria and University events.

AA/EOE Statement:

University of Health Sciences & Pharmacy in St. Louis is proud to be recognized in 2022 as a Great College to Work For for diversity, inclusion and belonging, faculty and staff well-being and shared governance. We value the benefits of a diverse student body and workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. The University’s employment policy shall be supported through a continuing affirmative action commitment that embodies the standards of equal employment opportunities for all persons. EOE/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.