Director of Campus Safety

Bargaining Unit/Salary Level:

MEA Administrators Unit, salary range $40,785.97 to $53,216.45, salary commensurate with credentials and experience

Responsibilities:

This position provides leadership and oversight for all campus safety operations and processes, in collaboration with the Dean of Students and other senior college officials. The position works proactively and cooperatively with the campus safety committee and critical response team to develop, updates and implement policies, procedures and protocols related to campus safety and emergency situations. The individual will provide a visible presence that enforces safety and security on campus while ensuring quality customer service to all constituencies of the College. The position engages with the entire campus community to determine security needs or safety concerns and responds to all calls for assistance and situations that arise on campus during day, evening, and weekend hours while notifying emergency services and college administration as appropriate in cases of emergency. Responsibilities include oversight of college security procedures and guidelines, emergency procedures, security training for staff and the college community. Additional responsibilities include federal and state reporting on security and fire incidents, serving as liaison with emergency agencies, community committees and conduct building checks and patrols. Work performed requires a high degree of judgement. The Director is responsible for campus environmental health and safety compliance with applicable state and federal laws.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate degree in a related field, such as Law Enforcement/Criminal Justice/Emergency Management, with four years of previous work-related experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience working in or directing public safety and environmental health and safety programs; experience and ability to respond effectively in high pressure emergency situations involving multiple groups or agencies; knowledge of public safety communications systems, policies, and practices; awareness of Clery Act compliance; previous experience in a college or academic environment highly desirable; excellent oral presentation and written skills; demonstrated ability to foster a cooperative working environment; demonstrated ability to foster a cooperative working environment with students, faculty, deans’, senior administrators, and outside agencies.

Why work for the Maine Community College System? Benefits may include:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Savings
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Living Resources (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid Holidays
• Statewide Locations
• Tuition Waivers
• Training
• 529 Education Plan MCCS Matching Grant

Proof of up-to-date Covid-19 vaccination is required prior to the first day of employment, subject to exemptions recognized by law.

Application Process: Position is open until filled. Please send cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and list of three professional references mail to: Heather Smale, Human Resource Coordinator, Washington County Community College, One College Drive, Calais, ME 04619.

WCCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact (207) 454-1000.