Director, Public Safety and Security/Chief of Police

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Advertised Position Title: Director, Public Safety and Security/Chief of Police Job Description: T he Director of Public Safety & Security/Chief of Police provides strategic leadership, oversight and operational management of the campus safety and security function for the College on both the Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses. Reporting to the Vice President, Enrollment Management & Student Affairs, the Director/Chief is responsible for designing, implementing and continuously improving a comprehensive security program that enhances the safety and well-being of students, faculty, staff and visitors; mitigates risk; and supports the institution's mission. This role leads a team of safety professionals (approximately 12 direct reports) and partners with campus departments, external agencies and community stakeholders to build an inclusive culture of safety, readiness and resilience. Essential Functions: Leadership and Collaboration Serve as the primary liaison with local, state and federal public safety agencies, emergency services and professional associations; represent the College in external collaborative public safety efforts. Develop, implement, monitor and refine the College's comprehensive security strategy, policies and procedures in alignment with institutional goals and with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations (including those specific to higher education). Establish and maintain the highest standards of professional ethics, service delivery and accountability within the College and among team members. Lead the organizational structure, staffing, training and performance management of the Department of Public Safety, applying sound management and professional standards. Collaborate with campus partners (Facilities, Student Affairs, Student Life, HR, etc.) to integrate safety and security considerations into campus operations, programs and events. Collaborate closely with the Manager of Workplace Safety and Health Operations, IT, and Facilities departments to coordinate safety and security initiatives, emergency preparedness planning, access control, and the implementation of technological security measures. Act in a leadership role as a member of the College's emergency management or incident command structure and assume leadership roles in emergency response, business continuity and campus crisis operations as needed. Must perform duties within the framework of federal, state, and local laws and within the framework of College policies, procedures and regulations, and other applicable regulations governing public safety agencies and institutions of higher education. Also, the Director is required to clarify and communicate statements of department policy and procedures to all constituents of the College community as necessary. Responsible for developing and maintaining liaison with university professional associations such as IACLEA and with area law enforcement agencies, including federal, state and local agencies, the courts and prosecutors' offices. Demonstration of Public Safety Expertise Provide oversight for patrol operations, incident response, investigations of security-related matters, emergency preparedness and risk assessment. Use data-driven approaches: analyze incident trends, security metrics and environmental risk assessments to inform proactive security planning and resource allocation. Lead the development and delivery of training and outreach programs (for staff, students and faculty) in areas such as crime prevention, personal safety, active-threat awareness, emergency response and hazard mitigation. Maintain currency with emerging trends, best practices and regulations in campus safety/security, and ensure professional development of department staff. Establish and maintain the highest ethical and professional standard for department personnel. Responsible for assuring that all department employees, including the Director, participate in appropriate professional development activities that are required to maintain department certificates and professionalism. Prepare reports on activity and productivity for the department. The Director shall analyze statistics and trends in order to formulate an effective response to crime and requests for services, as well as the development of strategies for crime prevention. Departmental Administration and Supervision Manage the department's budget, resources, contracts, technology and equipment to ensure operational effectiveness and efficiency. Develop the organizational structure of the division in accordance with professional standards and, by application of sound management techniques and principles, integrate related activities under the control of intermediate supervisors and shall be held accountable for effective conduct of such activities. Responsible for the supervision and control of those personnel in the Department of Public Safety. Exercise considerable independent judgement and i

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