Director of Public Safety – Emergency Preparedness

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. Provide day-to-day supervision, oversight, and leadership for campus public safety and emergency preparedness .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeSouth Bend • United StatesLead💰 $57,300 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in campus public safety leadership, emergency preparedness, and compliance with the Clery Act, while fostering a collaborative and inclusive environment. Proficient in planning and executing emergency management drills and maintaining effective communication with stakeholders.

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Campus Public Safety LeadershipEmergency Management PlanningClery Act ComplianceConflict ResolutionOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Emergency ManagementCrisis ManagementDrill ExecutionRisk AssessmentSurveillance SystemsAccess ControlStaff SupervisionCompliance MonitoringEvent CoordinationProfessional Development

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationInclusivity Promotion

Tools & Technologies

Emergency Notification SystemsSurveillance Camera SystemsElectronic Access Control Systems

Industry Keywords

FERPA CompliancePublic SafetyEmergency PreparednessHigher EducationThreat Assessment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide day-to-day supervision, oversight, and leadership for campus public safety and emergency preparedness
Collaborate with the Chancellor, Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Executive Director of Emergency Management and Continuity, Executive Director of Clery Compliance, and other campus stakeholders
Assist in recruitment, selection, retention, and development of campus Public Safety staff
Directly supervise campus Public Safety staff
Implement comprehensive emergency management and business continuity plans and practices
Plan, draft, and execute Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program-compliant drills and exercises
Ensure campus compliance with the Clery Act
Establish a threat- and risk-based front-line security staffing plan
Provide guidance for physical security, including surveillance camera systems and electronic access control
Provide PSEP leadership during campus crises or emergencies and liaise with the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness
Meet regularly with the campus safety committee to identify and address campus safety concerns
Support a collaborative, student- and employee-centered campus culture
Assist in maintaining campus emergency notification systems
Coordinate with facilities to schedule and coordinate events requiring public safety
Meet regularly with the AWARE Team
Perform other logically associated duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate’s degree required
A minimum of 2 years of related experience showing a progression of responsibility and supervision, preferably in post-secondary education
Adept at resolving individual and group conflicts
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent organizational, planning, evaluation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to partner well with colleagues both in and outside of the organization
Ability and willingness to travel within the state for work and occasional out-of-state travel for appropriate professional development
Ability to promote an inclusive environment that reflects the broad diversity and backgrounds represented by students and employees
Responsibilities must be conducted within the parameters of FERPA, other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards

Benefits

Comp & perks

Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution
Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia
Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources
Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards
Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years
Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage
Short-term and long-term disability benefits
Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
Paid professional development opportunities
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess
Flexible work arrangements where available
Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)
Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services