Chief of Safety and Security

Under general direction of the Vice President of Administrative and Student Services, this position maintains high visibility in securing the safety of the campus; monitors campus buildings and parking lots and enforces parking regulations; files incidents reports, maintain incident logs, must be able to carry a registered weapon; must be able to meet emergencies using CPR and First Aid.  

Salary Schedule: Appropriate placement on Salary Schedule C2 based on experience. ($77,611 - 120,346)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Organize and supervise the operations and implementation of a public safety service program for the college in order to (a) secure and protect the safety of our students, faculty, staff, and visitors (b) secure and protect the properties of the college.
2. Serve as Chief of Campus Police Force. 
3. Maintain records for state, federal, and college reports.
4. Schedule shifts of security personnel to carry out an effective safety and security program for the college to ensure proper coverage of the College; this includes scheduling shifts for all special activities and events.
5. Submit and maintain budget for the police department.
6. Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with faculty, staff, students and the general public in carrying out and effectively communicating a public safety service concept for the college.
7. Organize and supervise the implementation and enforcement of adequate traffic and parking regulations of the college during routine operating hours as well as for special events and emergencies.
8. Establish and maintain an effective cooperative working relationship with local law enforcement and safety agencies required to strengthen and support the safety and security operation of the college.
9. Develop and maintain an effective system for security communication on campus as well as communications with external assisting law enforcement, fire, and emergency agencies required for emergency backup support.
10. Examine, investigate and handle complaints, accidents, disturbances and charges related to the safety and security of college personnel and properties and prepare and maintain written reports regarding these matters.
11. Attend Student disciplinary hearings as required by the Dean of Student Services or Vice President.
12. Maintain the LETS Access with the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center for the college.
13. Implement an on-going program of continuing education, professional development and on-the-job training for all safety and security personnel.
14. Develop, maintain and implement appropriate emergency evacuation procedures required for the safety of college personnel in the event of fire, tornado, bomb threat and/or other emergency situations.
15. Maintain written procedures for locating students in the case of emergencies and/or other security-related matters of the college.
16. Supervise the use, operation and maintenance of the college security vehicle and all other equipment assigned for the use and operation by the security staff of the college.
17. Complete requisitions for materials, supplies, and equipment required to implement the security program of the college.
18. Maintain a current and up-to-date Safety Manual for the effective operation of the Safety and Security Program of the college.
19. Recommend the appointment of safety and security staff, evaluate performance and recommend promotions, demotions, terminations and dismissals as required.
20. Ensure that College Police daily log book is current and accurate.
21. Assist as required in the verification of college inventory.
22. Perform other job related duties assigned the Vice President of Administrative and Student Services.

The Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management will be expected to work a flexible schedule which may include day, evening, night and weekend hours. This job description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.  This job description and specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the
exclusive standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform any other related duties, as may be required by their supervisor.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION, STANDARDS, AND TRAINING
 

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution 
• Five years of full-time related experience 

REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, OR SPECIAL CREDENTIALS:

1. APOST Certification
2. CPR Certification 
3. Valid Driver’s License (CDL) preferred, valid pistol permit
4. Certification and skills in the use of lethal and nonlethal force
5. Managerial experience 
6. Computer skills
7. Effective oral and written communication

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS AND JOB REQUIREMENTS:

1. Ability to tolerate exposure to weather when on outside duties. 
2. Ability to display courtesy when dealing with the public. 
3. Ability to tolerate shift work as required.  
4. Effective oral and written skills. 

Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants may apply at www.lawsonstate.edu. For questions please contact the Office of Human Resources at 205-929-3408 or at humanresources@lawsonstate.edu. All application materials will become the property of the college. It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure his or her application packet is completed. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. No previous application files will be transferred for consideration for this position.

A complete application packet consists of:

• A cover letter
• An Online application
• A current resume
• A copy of relevant post-secondary transcripts identifying the applicant, institution, and date of degree conferred.

If employed, all official transcripts must be received in the Office of Human Resources prior to the employment start date.

Applicants who fail to submit a complete application packet will not be considered. Before an offer is made, the top applicants must provide the following: Employment verification letter(s) from a current or previous employer detailing all relevant experience. Employment verification letters must include employment dates and job title and be on official letterhead with an authorized personnel signature. Work experience verification from a current employer may be delayed until an official offer of employment has been made. Applicants must submit a written request to delay submission or work experience verification from a current employer. More than one position in the same job classification may be filled from the applicants for this position should another vacancy occur during the search process.

EEOC, E-VERIFY, AND BACKGROUND CHECK STATEMENTS:

Lawson State Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Alabama Community College System, including all postsecondary community and technical colleges under the control of the Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees, that no employee or applicant for employment or promotion, on the basis of any impermissible criterion or characteristic including, without limitation, race, color, national origin, religion, marital status, disability, sex, age, or any other protected class as defined by federal and state law, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program, activity, or employment. 

Lawson State Community College will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled applicants upon request. 

In accordance with Alabama Community College System Policy and Guidelines, the applicant chosen for employment will be required to sign a consent form for a criminal background check. Employment will be contingent upon the receipt of a clearance notification from the criminal background check. Lawson State Community College is an active participant in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-verify). E-verify electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States as required by the Department of Homeland Security.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must adhere to the College's prescribed interview schedule and must travel at their own expense. The College reserves the right to withdraw this job announcement at any time prior to awarding.