Assistant Director, Public Safety

Salary: $78,839.00 - $130,309.00 Annually
Location : Catonsville, MD
Job Type: Full-Time Staff
Job Number: 2026-084
Division: Administrative Services
Department: Public Safety-Caton-Salary Expense
Opening Date: 10/22/2026

Class Description

Responsible for the supervision of Public Safety Officers and support personnel on their assigned campus.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.

Minimum Requirements
Requires Bachelor's degree; minimum of eight years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience. Some experience in law enforcement in an educational setting preferred. Requires current valid driver's license, with a responsible driving record. Must meet qualifications for appointment to Special Police Officer for State of Maryland.

For Best Consideration Apply by November 6, 2026

Class Specific Essential Duties

1. Provide direct supervision and evaluation to assigned staff.
2. Work within the approved departmental budget
3. Supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
4. Establish goals and objectives for employees consistent with CCBC's mission.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.

Position Specific Essential Duties

1. Work unsupervised when necessary. Handle emergency situations, work flexible hours as required by departmental operational necessity, and in the absence of the Director, assume his/her duties.
2. Plan, coordinate, organize and direct the activities of assigned personnel.
3. Ensure campus is in compliance with departmental and College policies, and local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Communicate effectively to each assigned officer those changes necessary to maintain compliance with laws, policies and regulations, and ensure such changes are carried out.
4. Supervise and evaluate staff members, recommending appropriate corrective action or commendation; manage direct reports.
5. Maintain appropriate staffing levels by approving or rejecting requests for absences by employees, and by scheduling supplemental staffing with the guidance and approval of the Director of Public Safety.
6. Review all reports and other materials submitted by assigned officers and approve/deny or direct correction in accordance with departmental and CCBC guidelines. Appraise the need for follow-up action.
7. Prepare timely and accurate reports and other materials in accordance with departmental and College policies, and participate in the annual evaluation of assigned employees.
8. Oversee the investigation of all crimes and incidents reported on the campus.
9. Act as a liaison between the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies. Develop a working relationship with the local police commander and fire/EMS.
10. Maintain clear and accurate records for all incidents being investigated on campus.
11. Assist with the development and management of the department budget.
12. Make recommendations for Department of Public Safety facilities, equipment, personnel and operations needs to the Director.
13. Develop and conduct staff training, as necessary.

Essential Job Duties are intended to be examples of duties and are not intended to be all inclusive. There will be other duties as assigned.
01

Do you possess a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university?• Yes / No• If yes, please list your degree, major, and institution.
02

Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional law enforcement experience with a recognized municipal, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency or department?• Yes / No• If yes, identify the agency or department, provide your total years of law enforcement experience, and briefly describe your roles, responsibilities, and career progression.
03

Have you attained the rank of Lieutenant or higher, or an equivalent sworn law enforcement command rank, within a recognized law enforcement agency or department?• Yes / No• If yes, identify the agency or department, the highest rank attained, the dates you heldNote: Experience in private security, contract security, campus security, loss prevention, or security management does not satisfy the requirement for qualif
04

Do you have experience working in law enforcement within a higher education, college, university, or other educational setting?• Yes / No• If yes, identify the agency or institution and briefly describe your responsibilities and experience.
05

. Do you currently possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record or fewer than five (5) points on your driving record?• Yes / No• If yes, provide the issuing state and expiration date.
06

Are you able to meet the qualifications for appointment as a Special Police Officer (SPO) for the State of Maryland?• Yes / No• If yes, identify any current certifications or training relevant to SPO appointment.
07

Have you completed specialized training related to public safety, emergency response, law enforcement supervision, or command-level leadership, such as NIMS/ICS, crisis intervention, incident management, or supervisory and executive leadership training?• Yes / No• If yes, list the relevant training, certifications, and completion dates, where applicable.
08

Are you able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins, as required by the position?• Yes / No

• Yes
• No

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