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Director of Safety, Security and Risk Management

Bethel University
United States, Minnesota, St. Paul
Apr 28, 2025
Director of Safety, Security and Risk Management ID: 2025-2124 Category: Security and Safety Type: FLSA Status: Exempt Benefit Eligible: Benefit Eligible Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Office Location: 3900 Job Summary The Director works with the university community to provide a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors at all campus locations. This role will lead the department in creating a strong team culture focused on building relationships, community engagement, and a community-centered approach to campus safety. Responsibilities 1. Campus Safety and Security Management - 35% Plan, develop, coordinate, and execute programs for the safety of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and campus facilities. Oversee emergency response, physical security, crime prevention, workplace safety, and regulatory compliance. Lead a 24/7 security team, ensuring regular patrols, emergency response, recruitment, training, and performance management. Ensure University compliance with all federal, state, and local security laws and regulations. Review and update department policies and practices. 2. Threat Assessment and Emergency Preparedness - 20% Lead/Chair the campus Threat Assessment Team and Emergency Response Team. Develop and oversee risk/threat management policies and procedures. Conduct preparedness training and serve on the Safety Committee. 3. Campus Collaboration and Safety Education - 15% Work with campus departments to promote safety and develop educational programs. Collaborate with university security leaders to review policies and best practices. 4. ID and Parking Administration - 10% Oversee production of campus ID cards for students, faculty, and staff. Manage parking control, permit issuance, signage, enforcement, and citation fine collection. 5. Community and Law Enforcement Relations - 10% Build strong relationships with local officials and officers through joint training and preparedness plan sharing. 6. Clery Act Compliance - 5% Serve as a designated Campus Security Authority responsible for all reporting under the Clery Act. 7. Shuttle Transportation Program - 5% Oversee a comprehensive shuttle transportation program. Required Skills Must have demonstrated success in threat assessment and emergency response. Must be able to move/traverse throughout the campus grounds and all university buildings. Familiarity with the Clery Act, preferred. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing is essential; must be able to interact effectively with a wide variety of individuals including faculty, staff, students, contractors and vendors. Must possess strong organizational skills and be capable of working independently and as a team member in many different situations. CPR/first aid experience required with "First Responder" training highly desirable. Experience Required Experience 7+ years of related experience. Education Required Education Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, criminal justice or a related field. OR associate's degree and 10 years of relevant experience. Additional Information Travel: This position requires no travel. Work Environment: This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones. The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies. 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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions. This position is required to carry a personal firearm while on duty. The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Expected Hours of Work: Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position. Benefits Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here. Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring . Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world. Bethel University's Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices. #LI-Onsite To apply, visit https://staffcareers-bethel.icims.com/jobs/2124/director-of-safety%2c-security-and-risk-management/job?in_iframe=1 jeid-c84062e9719a7141b3bf504e6623a4a4