Human Resources

Job Summary

The Director of Public Safety position will provide leadership and vision to the Division of Public Safety, and the Lake Forest College campus. The Director serves as a visible campus presence with a thorough working knowledge of policy, protocol, and law, while successfully engaging a diverse campus. The Director reports to the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.

Job Responsibilities

• Administration and oversight of routine day-to-day Public Safety field operations.
• Communications/dispatch operations.
• Campus-wide parking administration and enforcement.
• Compiling with federal government crime reporting requirements (Clery Act) and other relevant regulatory obligations to include collection and collation of annual crime and fire safety data to produce and publish the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.
• Conducting on-going assessments of the physical security and emergency management systems and recommending additions and/or improvements to that technology (e.g., cameras, card access, etc.) to senior leadership through the Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students.
• Recommending, developing, and conducting emergency preparedness training for the faculty, staff, and students.
• Environmental health and safety and chemical hygiene.
• Campus parking planning and parking enforcement.
• Provide vision and leadership for the Public Safety Department, including hiring new staff, coordinating, and directing ongoing training, developing a strong Public Safety Team, encouraging and supporting professional development and ongoing training for all staff.
• Be a visible, active member of the College community. Represent Public Safety to a diverse community of students, parents, faculty, staff visitors, and others that is focused on education and student development.
• Maintain and strengthen collaborative partnerships with local police, fire, city government, community organizations, county emergency management and College constituents, including all internal stakeholders, faculty, staff, students, clubs & organizations, contracted vendors.
• Develop, design, implement, and maintain departmental routine and emergency response operational policies and procedures; College-wide Emergency Operations and Response Plans (EOP) Student Affairs Emergency Protocols, and College-wide safety education programs.
• Develop and manage department’s annual capital, expense, and workforce budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with five years of Public Safety or related experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience with supervision and mentorship.
• Considerable experience managing an organization of comparable size in law enforcement, security, or other related fields is required.
• Must be familiar with current safety and security best practices, including physical security (to include electronic security systems), personnel security, emergency preparedness and response, risk assessment, local, state, and federal laws and ordinances related to institutions of higher education safety and security; and have the ability to plan, organize, monitor, and evaluate a comprehensive safety and security program.
• Experience with or knowledge of student life at a small, residential liberal arts college strongly preferred.
• Hold or be able to obtain within one-year the following certifications/certificates: ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP); ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System; ICS-200 Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response; ICS-300: Intermediate ICS for Expanding Incidents for Op First Resp; ICS-400:  Advanced ICS for Command and General Staff; ICS-700 An Introduction to the National Incident Management System; ICS-800 National Response Framework, An Introduction.
• Demonstrated understanding and ability to enact emergency preparedness and disaster control procedures; Demonstrated ability to manage Public Safety operations.
• Knowledge of policies, laws, and related case law that impact the law enforcement profession; regulations and standards that govern the operation of a Public Safety Office 
• Knowledge of Federal and Illinois State laws regarding campus Public Safety (such as FERPA, Clery, Title IX, Violence Against Women’s Act (VAWA), and access to university records such as Patriots Act). 
• Thorough knowledge of public safety concepts and law enforcement and security methods. 
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate others. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict in a variety of situations--emergent and others, be a good listener, and bean open-minded, team-oriented leader.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to clearly articulate ideas, both orally and in writing. 
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects and assignments in a consultative, efficient, and effective manner. 
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills. 
• Demonstrated excellence in engaging a diverse college community.

 Application

To apply please submit a cover letter and resume via e-mail to: studentaffairs@lakeforest.edu