Associate Director of Safety & Security at Dartmouth College in hanover, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Dartmouth College



Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, veterans or any other legally protected group.

Position Information

Position Title
Associate Director of Safety & Security

Department
Safety & Security Administration

Position Number
0412401

Position Purpose

Reporting to the Director of the Department of safety and Security and Emergency Operations, the Associate Director collaborates with the Director in the leadership and management of the department and works directly in managing all activities associated with the day-to-day and long range operations of the department, and, in the absence of the Director, is the administrator in charge. The Associate Director also serves as the Accreditation Manager tasked with advancing the department accreditation efforts.


SEIU Level
Not an SEIU Position

FLSA
Exempt

Employment Category
Regular Full Time

Department Contact for Cover Letter
Issacson Miller Executive Search Firm

Special Instructions to Applicants

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Confidential review of applications and nominations will continue until an appointment is made. Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed electronically in confidence to:
Dan Rodas, Partner
Gregg Glover, Senior Associate
Isaacson, Miller
http://www.imsearch.com/7693

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.


Key Accountabilities

Operations Management - 25%
• Plans, manages and coordinates department operations functions.
• Revises and/or generates and contributes to the development and organization of administrative policies and procedures for all operational areas of the department.
• Has direct responsibility and accountability for the general patrol function of the department, communications operations, crime prevention, and department training and professional development.
• Work closely with the Clery Compliance Coordinator and Emergency Manager in operations related issues of Clery compliance, and emergency planning and response.
• Identifies operational needs and develops and implements plans, procedures and actions to resolve identified needs.
• Resolves operations-related problems, interpreting and applying policies and unique situation require.
• Conducts and analyses surveys regarding department activities and collects an analyses data related to department operations to make recommendations and implement operational changes.
• Partners with department investigators in special assignment and specials investigations; carries out the department internal affairs responsibilities.
• Assist in coordinating a college wide emergency response plan, to include emergency communications, and plays a leadership role in the college's Emergency Planning Group ( EPG ) and the Emergency Management & Response Group (EM&RG).
• Prepares detail operation plans for special events such commencement, bonfire, homecoming weekend, dignitary visits, etc.

Accreditation Program - 25%
• Champions and coordinate the department's accreditation process via IACLEA .
• Revises, updates existing department directives, and, when appropriate, researches and writes and implement new directives to comply with accreditation standards.
• Maintains accreditation files, coordinates proofs, documentation and manages accreditation related regular and recurring inspections.
• Prepares and coordinates training and training accountability to make sure all staff understand and follow all department policies and procedures.
• Establishes working groups for reaching and developing standard operating procedures and other directives.
• Maintains, enforces and updates the written directives system so all staff have access to the most up to date directives, and directives are produced and tracked according to established procedure.
• Develops and implements procedures to measure program effectiveness and levels of safety and security professional service to the community.
• Researches and captures legacy practices and turns them into written standard operating procedures.
• Develops forms and schedules to maintain and track accreditation compliance.


Department Liaison and Community Representation - 15%
• Represents the Department across the college and establishes liaisons with other departments, divisions and with student organizations.
• Champions a community oriented and proactive approach to department responsibilities and services aligned with the development of programs that support community needs.
• Oversees the development, implementation and delivery of outreach/education programming and crime prevention offerings.
• Establishes, promotes, maintains, and enhances positive working relationships with diverse members of the Dartmouth community.
• Outreaches and maintains working relationships with local community organizations, as well as with local, state, and federal law enforcement authorities.
• With the Director, promotes the programs and image of the department through public relations endeavours.
• Represents the department and local, regional, and national meetings and conferences.
• Represents the department on various College committees, within the Hanover community, and with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Regularly represents the department in meeting with students, student organizations, and other administrative offices.



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