Summary

Patrols the campus and oversees the performance of security personnel assigned to operations and/or administrative services to promote the protection and safety of the university community

Diversity & Inclusion 

Embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community is a Guiding Principle at JWU. Our students, faculty and staff have varied backgrounds, experiences and perspectives that unite us as one community and contribute to our success. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce teams and we encourage individuals from underrepresented groups to apply. 

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Essential Job Functions

• Delegates tasks and monitors work of safety and security department staff to set performance expectations and oversee work completion as identified by the department policies and procedures
• Trains the staff in emergency response procedures
• Completes daily security reports and follow-up investigations, and approves subordinate paperwork
• Plans for and coordinates outsourced security and organizes the paperwork accompanying the scheduling
• Assists with the administrative functions including access control, records management, parking, crime prevention and community outreach as necessary
• Patrols the campus and investigates reports or other concerns for safety and security to promote a safe academic environment
• Implements a response strategy following an assessment of an urgent threat to the campus community
• Guides compliance activities for the various responsibilities of a campus security authority as defined by federal and state regulations and university policy
• Supervises and develops the department staff, facilitating professional opportunities to improve individual capability and managing performance against job accountabilities, department goals and established university, campus and department policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)  
• Moderate amount of experience working in security, law enforcement or other related experience
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license
• Obtain and maintain CPR/AED and First Aid certification
• Obtain and maintain Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB), Oleoresin Capsicum Aerosol (OCAT) (or equivalent), and Monadnock Expandable Baton certification
• Ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• Ability to read, write and comprehend English
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Willingness to be subject to a comprehensive background investigation

Physical Demands: The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand and walk for entire work shifts
• Talk, hear, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms
• Ability to climb, bend, crawl and lift and/or move (up to 25 pounds)
• Ability to run short distances
• Capability of using muscular force to defend oneself from physical attack or to come to the aid of others

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly assigned to outside weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to withstand working in outside weather conditions
• Ability to operate a patrol vehicle at any time under any weather conditions

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's degree or completion of equivalent coursework
• Moderate amount of management experience working in law enforcement, military and/or security
• Emergency management experience and/or understanding of National Incident Management System (NIMS)/Incident Command System (ICS) operations
• Experience with and/or understanding of Title IX, Clery Act, and privacy regulations
• Experience handling difficult or emergency situations in a calm manner, and prioritizing matters based on potential threat or safety level
• Experience in conducting criminal or personnel policy investigations and investigative report writing
• Experience with Computer-Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management Systems (RMS) systems

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Charlotte Campus location upon hire.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until job posting is closed.