Director of Campus Security
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Director of Campus Security
Position: Western Colorado University invites applications for the fulltime position of Director of Campus Security. The position reports to the Dean of Students and is responsible for overall leadership for campus security through strategic vision situational leadership and general department management.
Responsibilities: The Director of Campus Security (DCS) supervises all security department personnel including classified staff and student guards establishing work schedules/work standards as well as conducting evaluations. The DCS also provides oversight and supervision regarding security operations procedures and identifying training needs/opportunities/presentations for the University community. The DCS will assist in patrolling campus and will provide and/or identify resources to provide security for sporting/special events. Additional work will include writing daily and comprehensive security reports and will work closely with Facility Services regarding needed repairs and/or upgrades to help improve the flow or condition of campus.
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in criminal justice business administration sociology or another field related to the position duties. Experience with security or security services. Prior experience as a guard security guard or similar work experience. Working in collaboration with guards or similar and with multiple campus constituents. At least one year of previous supervisory experience. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strategic planning and .
Compensation: This position is an FLSA exempt position with a salary of $60000 per year. Western offers an excellent benefits package including shared premiums for a comprehensive health insurance plan dental insurance retirement plan life insurance and other insurance options. After one year of employment Western provides free tuition for dependents enrolled full time in undergraduate programs for up to four years.
Application Procedure: Apply online at Required attachments for online application include a letter of application addressed to Gary Pierson Dean of Students resume and contact information for three references.
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act in any materials you submit you may redact or remove ageidentifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Contact Gary Pierson Dean of Students with position specific questions:
Application Deadline: April 25 2025 at 11:59PM (MDT).
Additional Information on Western and Gunnison/Crested Butte
Western Colorado University is a public institution with an enrollment of 3700 students. 47 of students are undergraduates 33 are graduate students and 80 receive some form of financial aid. Western students represent 17 countries 50 states and almost every county in Colorado. With an average class size of 17 Westerns faculty and staff share a strong commitment to personalized rigorous and immersive education. Visit learn more about the university.
Western Colorado University is located in Gunnison Colorado about 200 miles southwest of Denver amidst over 2 million acres of public land and a vibrant ranching community. The Gunnison valley provides robust cultural programming and exceptional outdoor recreation. A network of dedicated community organizations enrich the lives of many in the tightknit community. Living in the valley one appreciates a vibrant culture of festivals exhibitions performances wellness activities and more. In the winter many enjoy in skiing at Crested Butte Mountain Resort and along dozens of miles of crosscountry trails. In the summer bikers hikers and runners explore 750plus miles of singletrack trails while others delight in fishing boating and paddleboarding at Blue Mesa Reservoir or on the Gunnison River and its tributaries. PreK12 students are served by the highlyranked Gunnison Watershed School District.
An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/vets.
Western Colorado University believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. Western is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (for state classified positions with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Please see our diversity statement and our DEII Committee charge.
ADAAA ACCOMMODATIONS:
Western Colorado University is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment Western will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any preemployment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or performing essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to the Office of Human Resources at or.
WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER INCLUDING DISABILITY/VETERANS
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
