Director of Campus Safety
Director of Campus Safety
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Job Description
Position Summary
The Director of Campus Safety is responsible for leading Cornell Colleges efforts to maintain a safe secure and welcoming campus environment. This role requires a strong focus on community engagement student development and collaboration alongside ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations related to campus safety. The Director will oversee campus security operations emergency preparedness and support risk management strategies while fostering a culture of trust and accessibility among students faculty and staff.
Key Responsibilities
Campus Security & Emergency Preparedness
- Oversee the daytoday operations of the campus safety team ensuring professional and proactive security services.
- Develop implement and regularly update campus safety policies and procedures.
- Lead emergency preparedness planning including crisis response training drills and coordination with local law enforcement and emergency responders.
- Ensure in collaboration with relevant offices campus compliance with the Clery Act the Colleges sexual misconduct and Title IX policies and other relevant safety regulations.
- Collaborate with Resident Life and Facilities on campus access control systems; oversee security cameras and other safety technologies.
- Investigate incidents coordinate response efforts and maintain accurate records of securityrelated activities.
Leadership & Compliance
- Hire train and supervise contracted campus safety personnel fostering a culture of professionalism responsiveness and ethical conduct.
- Develop and oversee budgets related to campus safety operations.
- Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement fire departments and emergency management agencies.
- Stay informed on best practices and emerging trends in campus safety security and compliance.
Community Engagement & Student Development
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with students faculty and staff promoting an inclusive and serviceoriented approach to campus safety.
- Engage with student organizations residence life and student affairs to provide safety education training and outreach programs.
- Implement communitybased safety initiatives that encourage student involvement and feedback.
- Serve as a visible and approachable presence on campus attending student events and fostering an open dialogue on safety concerns.
About Cornell College
Cornell College is a selective liberal arts college distinguished by our Ingenuity curriculum that builds on the strengths of our One Course At A Time schedule. This combination encourages the qualities of being thoughtful original and inventive using the strengths of a liberal arts education to apply ideas to solve problems and meet challenges through handson experience in learning. Academic immersion Division III NCAA athletic teams and unparalleled flexibility attract an ambitious student body from across the U.S. and worldwide. We are located in Mount Vernon Iowa an urban fringe community located in the heart of the ICR Iowa region.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Emergency Management Student Affairs or a related field.
- Minimum of five years of progressive experience in campus safety law enforcement or security leadership.
- Demonstrated ability and commitment to quickly become wellversed in campus safety laws and regulations including the Clery Act Title IX and sexual misconduct policies.
- Strong leadership communication and conflictresolution skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively across campus departments and with external agencies.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in a higher education or residential campus setting.
- Certification in emergency management (e.g. FEMA ICS training NIMS certification).
Working Conditions
This is an oncampus position that requires periodic evening and weekend availability. The Director must be prepared to respond to campus emergencies and serve in a rotational oncall capacity. Tasks are performed in an office environment in campus buildings including residence halls and outdoors on the campus grounds. Frequent walking and motorized patrol of campus required occasionally in inclement weather. The position works 100 in person.
Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health dental vision HSA & FSA accounts a TIAA 403(b) retirement account and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance disability insurance travel insurance and accident insurance. All fulltime staff begin with a 4week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays per year. The hiring pay range for the position is $60$70k.
Application Process
To apply submit a cover letter resume and list of at least three professional references through Cornell Colleges online application system.
Cornell is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from underrepresented groups. Cornell complies with Iowas SmokeFree Air Act. Cornell utilizes EVerify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
