Director of Public Safety

Carson-Newman University is a Christian, liberal arts-based University built upon the Lordship of Jesus Christ as evidenced historically and revealed in the Scriptures.
Our mission as Christian educators is to help our students reach their full potential as educated citizens and worldwide servant leaders.

Job Title: Director of Public Safety
Department: Department of Public Safety
Reports To: Senior Vice President for Financial & University Services
Location: On-site FLSA Status: Exempt
Annual duration: 12-month
Expected hours per week: Full-time, including some nights and weekend work. Part-time hours, if applicable: Click or tap here to enter number of part-time hours per week.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position oversees Department of Public Safety personnel including the Patrol Supervisor, the Patrol Guards, the Administrative Assistant for Public Safety, and any student workers in Public Safety.

Summary Description: The Director of Public Safety provides leadership to the University by developing and implementing safety and security protocols that provides the most reasonable campus community protection.

Essential Functions:

• As an intentionally Christian academic community hiring Christian educators, all employees will be expected to advance the mission, vision, and identity of Carson-Newman University as defined in university policy and expressed in our strategic plan and are expected to work as cooperative and collegial members of the University.
• The University expects all employees to conduct themselves in a manner that is appropriate for a Christian institution and to be worthy examples in moral conduct and behavior for the students of the University and fellow employees both on and off campus.
• Regular attendance during scheduled work hours reflects a commitment to our shared mission and the campus community.
• If applicable, all work must be performed in alignment with the terms of the signed contract.

• As Christian educators, all employees of the University should regularly attend and actively participate in a local church.

• Serves as main point of contact for campus guests. Provides parking passes, keys and when necessary, coordinates with President’s Office for any special guests.
• Develops and implements various quality educational programs regarding safety and security related to the University’s students and employees to ensure a reasonably safe and secure campus.
• Provides for the screening and hiring of the non-commissioned, licensed security officers and ensures they meet both State and University requirements.
• Provides for the training, supervision, and job performance evaluations of the administrative assistant and student workers.
• Collects and submits crime data mandated by both Federal and State laws and submits the data in a timely matter to the U. S. Department of Education.
• Maintains a close rapport and works with the various off-campus emergency responders, police fire, EMS/EMA who provide professional assistance to the University in safety and security matters.
• Develops and manages the University’s parking protocol to include written policies, issuance of student and staff parking decals, issuance of traffic citations, and hearing of traffic appeals.
• Provides adequate security personnel, including the use of off-campus armed law enforcement officers, for all sanctioned University events to include athletics, academics, as well as for outside organized programs.
• Plans for and manages an annual budget for the department that meets or exceeds the expectations for salaries, procurement of equipment, and training needs.
• Maintains campus security systems including building alarm systems and campus cameras.
This description is designed to describe the general nature of the job and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned and included in assessments and reviews.

Education: Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree desirable.

Experience: A minimum of seven years of experience in a previous position related to law enforcement and emergency management, including at least three years of supervision.

Required Skills: An excellent understanding of both Federal and State laws related to the handling and reporting of crimes on college campuses, providing adequate training for security officers, students, and staff of a college community, and knowing how to address a myriad of emergencies that may arise. The Director must have a pleasing personality necessary for working with students, staff, and other persons in support of the mission of the University. Knowledge of Title IX, FERPA and the Clery Act

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at a time. Must be able to access and navigate campus facilities.