Equal Opportunity and Nondiscrimination Statement
In addition to its commitment to a harassment-free educational and working environment the College is an equal employment opportunity employer. The College is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable state and federal laws on the matter. The College does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including gender pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry age physical disability mental disability medical condition or medical leave marital status sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. The College also prohibits the harassment of any employee on any of these bases.
Location:
Claremont CA
Job Posting Title:
Assistant Director of Public Safety
Job Details and Requirement:
DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
At the direction of and in support of the Executive Director of Public Safety and Emergency Management the Assistant Director will:
Develop programs to promote a safe secure and service-oriented campus environment for students faculty staff alumni and visitors to the College;
Works in close collaboration to supplement the existing work and scope of the Campus Safety department of The Claremont Colleges;
Conduct investigations into incidents including conducting interviews reviewing video surveillance materials researching background information and keeping detailed investigative records;
Work closely with the Dean of Students Office with incidents involving potential code of conduct violations;
Serve as a major liaison with CMC students and a visible and present ambassador on campus;
Assist the Executive Director with managing the shift schedules of the Public Safety Officers;
Serves as a team trainer for the Office of Public Safety and Emergency Management assisting in new officer training and for the broader community providing training to Resident Assistants Building Safety Coordinators and other CMC and TCCS affiliates;
Assists in event planning to include pre-event setup assistance during planned and unplanned events and post incident debriefs and after-action reports;
Acts as a liaison with third party security entities and management teams to ensure efficiency requisite support is provided and compliance in all contractual obligations;
Act as a liaison with the local police department fire department and other local officials to address matters of mutual concern;
Help to report update and organize daily and annual reports such as but not limited to Fire Safety Logs Daily Security Reports and Clery Reporting;
Maintain an environment that supports and promotes a socially responsible community;
Maintain leadership tact diplomacy professionalism and a positive demeanor in all performance responsibilities;
Assist with the management of the parking program;
Meets regularly/as needed with members of The Claremont Colleges Campus Safety department to build and maintain a positive and effective working relationship.
Collaborates with various departments external stakeholders and first responders in the intelligence gathering and security planning of unplanned and planned campus events;
Serve asincident management or other appropriate role assigned by the Executive Director in emergency situations;
Reviews all campus incidents. Directs necessary investigations and follow up activities in order to resolve complaints and/or address violations of law or policy; Prepares incident reports in timely manner;
On-campus availability and high visibility during routine work hours evenings weekends special events and holidays as necessary to fulfill position requirements
Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.
The successful candidate will also be able to perform the following essential functions:
Take and follow directions.
Work cooperatively with others.
Receive and respond appropriately to constructive criticism.
Display a positive attitude.
Balance multiple tasks and priorities.
Performs other essential duties and tasks specific to the position.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma GED or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
EXPERIENCE:
A minimum of three years of progressive responsibility and experience incommunity-basedlaw enforcement public safety or security field is required. Higher education campus community experience is preferred.
Experience in campus safety and security program at an academic institute preferred. Must be skilled in conflict management and resolution skills and have knowledge of laws rules codes and currently accepted principles and practices relevant to safety and security operations on a
college campus.
LICENSES:
A valid drivers license is required to drive College-owned vehicles and the ability to be insured under the Colleges authorized drivers policy.
Current certifications in CPR AED and basic first aid required or ability to obtain withing six months of hire date.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must take and successfully pass a physical agility test after job offer and prior to hire.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS and ABILITIES: Individual must possess knowledge skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed with or without reasonable accommodation using some other combination of knowledge skills and abilities.
Deploy professional skills in collaboration with colleagues to best promote the Colleges strategic interests.
Demonstrate effective accurate and clear communication with excellent verbal written interpersonal reading and leadership skills to supervise facilitate motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of employees.
Knowledge of state and federal compliance especially CleryACT Title IXFERPA DFSCAVAWA etc.
Ability to maintain on-call availability for emergency consultation and response to campus for crisis incidents as necessary.
Must be able to expeditiously respond to campus for emergency situations.
Excellent listening observational and investigation skills with strong socialperceptiveness and the ability to facilitate community-wide engagementsto resolve challenging issues. Must be effective at resolving problems and conflicts.
Refined judgment and decision-making skills including in emergencies.
Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work effectively in a diversified community of individuals and groups with a variety of identities cultures backgrounds and ideologies as well as external stakeholders law enforcement emergency preparedness entities and first responders.
Demonstrated record of integrity and strong ethical character.
Must demonstrate goal-oriented thinking with strong organizational communication (written and oral) leadership strategic planning and interpersonal skills.
Basic knowledge and understanding of student life and the needs/issues of a campus community including outreach and inclusion with marginalized populations youth development plus special and sports events management experience.
Ability to demonstrate a passion for community policing and a commitment to campus safety and security.
Demonstrated knowledge of and proficiency in emerging technology related to community policing securityand emergency management.
Must be able to supervise facilitate motivate and inspire a highly diverse group of employees.
Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software (such as Word Excel and Outlook)
Must be able to handle all activities and highly confidential information with patience discretion good judgment courtesy and tact while working with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
OTHER:
HOURS:
The regular hours for this position will vary due to needs of the College or department. Holiday weekend and evening work hours will be required. Travel may be required. This is a 12-month position.
CLASSIFICATION AND STATUS:
This is an exempt position.
This is a regular full-time position.
This is a benefits-eligible position.
Supervisor AB1825
Yes
Mandatory Reporter CA Penal Code: Yes
The person holding this position is considered a mandated reported under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in Claremont McKenna College policies procedures.
Responsible Employee Title IX: Yes
Campus Security Authority The Clery Act Yes
A CSA is a key partner in helping the College comply with the requirements of the federal Clery Act the goal of which is to provide information about safety and crimes on campus. Because crimes are often reported to employees who are not law enforcement or campus safety officers the Clery Act obligates the College to identify who on our campus is likely to receive such reports and inform them of this role and responsibility and train them on what to do with that information. As a result of this designation upon hire and periodically thereafter you are required to take the Clery Act training course. Such online course will be assigned to you and will need to be completed within the first six months of your employment.
Required On-site or Remote Personnel
During an emergency required on-site or remote Personnel provide services that relate directly to the health safety and welfare of the College ensure continuity of key operations and maintain and protect College properties.
On-site Personnel are expected to come to work in emergency situations unless they are specifically excused by their departments. On-site Personnel are required to report to Campus to perform required function.
Remote personnel can continue operations without physically reporting to campus.
Is this position:
On-Site Yes
Remote No
IPEDS Category Job Code: 11-0000 Management Occupations
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Moderate (up to 30 lbs.)
SALARY RANGE:
$82000.00 - $98000.00 annually
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes
GROOMING AND APPEARANCE: The Claremont Colleges seek to maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
BACKGROUND CHECK: The successful candidate will be required to undergo a full consumer background check. Certain positions will require the successful completion of a post-offer physical agility test. Employment is contingent on the satisfactory results of the aforementioned in addition to compliance with requirements cited in this job description.
ADA/OSHA: This job description defines the essential or fundamental job duties of this position. It is assumed that employees hired for this position can perform the essential functions of this job without imposing risk of substantial harm to the health or safety of themselves or others. It may also include marginal functions generally defined within Title 1 of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.
DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this position. Duties and responsibilities can change and develop over time accordingly the College reviews job description on a periodic basis and may make changes of business necessity.
AT-WILL EMPLOYMENT: Employment with the College is at-will meaning that the terms of employment may be changed with or without notice with or without cause including but not limited to termination demotion promotion transfer compensation benefits duties and location of work. There is no agreement express or implied between the College and you for continuing or long-term employment. While the College has every hope that employment relationships will be mutually beneficial and rewarding employees and the College retain the right to terminate the employment relationship at will at any time with or without cause. The President is the only person who can modify or alter the at-will employment relationship.
Claremont McKenna College hires and promotes individuals on the basis of their qualifications consistent with applicable state and federal laws without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression pregnancy breastfeeding or related medical condition national origin ancestry citizenship age marital status physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic characteristic or information military and veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Inquiries may be directed to the Director for Human Resources 528 N. Mills Avenue Claremont California 91711-4015 . All applicants must complete and submit an online application to be considered for an open position.
Employment is contingent upon new employee providing documents verifying U.S. citizenship or for aliens documents verifying legal permission to work in the United States applicants acceptability for positions requiring use of a college vehicle is contingent upon a driving record acceptable to the Colleges automobile liability insurance. Promotion from within is encouraged whenever qualified employees of Claremont McKenna College are available. Interested employees of the College are urged to contact the Office of Human Resources if qualified for any open position. Please do not contact departments directly.
Disability Accommodations
In compliance with applicable laws ensuring equal opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability CMC will make reasonable accommodations for the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual (applicant or employee) with a disability if the disability affects the performance of essential job functions unless the accommodation results in an undue hardship for the College. Employment decisions are based on the merit and not an individuals disability.
An applicant or employee who requires an accommodation should contact the immediate supervisor and the Human Resources Office. If multiple accommodations are identified that do not pose an undue hardship for the College the selection of an accommodation will be at CMCs discretion. To request disability accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process please contact Human Resources at or for assistance.
Required Experience:
Director