Director of Public Safety
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Bellarmine University seeks a proven leader to provide leadership and strategic vision to develop
and maintain a safe, secure and welcoming environment for Bellarmine University students,
faculty and staff members, visitors and guests; ensure the security of the Institution’s constituents,
grounds, facilities, and equipment; oversee the University’s transportation and parking services;
maintain peak disaster response and recovery readiness. The Department of Public Safety is a
functional unit within the Bellarmine University Division of Student Affairs.
The Director of Public Safety provides leadership, strategic oversight, and day-to-day management of the 24/7 Office of Public Safety to ensure an effective, efficient, and professional safety and security operation at Bellarmine University. Duties include: overseeing staff member recruitment, selections, training, scheduling and development, goal setting and objectives; compliance with all applicable state and federal laws, rules, and regulations; collaboration with local law and fire officials/departments and fulfilling requirements of the Clery and Minger Acts,
the Higher Education Opportunity Act, and Title IX as it relates to police, public safety, security, and emergency-related services; overseeing transportation and parking; enforcing parking permit and citation regulations and processes; providing leadership to the Parking Committee; overseeing the University’s fleet of shuttles, and other security vehicles; overseeing shuttle serviceand drivers. The Director will also coordinate and oversee traffic, parking, and security in support of large university events (e.g., athletics events, commencement).
Candidates must have a demonstrated understanding of the unique nature of campus safety and security within a higher education institution; professional development and training certifications in emergency management from FEMA, or related agencies is preferred; excellent written, verbal and analytical skills. Ability to use effectively Microsoft Office application suite.
A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and 10 years progressive experience in law enforcement with at least five years’ at upper management level are required.
Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine intends to increase its undergraduate and graduate enrollment of more than 3,600 students by adding several new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students.
Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's 379 Best Colleges, ranks 13th among regional (South) universities in the 2014 U.S. News and World Report college rankings and is a top university in Forbes' list of America's best colleges. Bellarmine also has earned a place on the 2014 Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll.
Bellarmine is located on a scenic 175-acre campus in the Highlands neighborhood of Louisville, KY, which was named one of the nation's top 10 most affordable cities by Forbes. CNNMoney calls Louisville the United States' top "breakout city" for 2014.
Bellarmine is an equal opportunity employer. Persons of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
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posted cap Nov 10 2015
