Position Details

Position Information

Position
Director of Safety & Security

Department
Safety & Security

Starting Salary
$93,047 to $102,708 annually, dependent on education and experience

Initial Screening Date
08/03/2026

Preferred Start Date
09/01/2026

Description

Definition:
Under the direction of the Vice President of Administrative Services, plans, develops, implements and directs the safety and security services, operations and activities related to security, ensure protection for all students, District staff and the public; plans and administers district policies and procedures related to safety and security; manages personnel, coordinates annual campus safety programs; plans and directs security at events; and provides oversight of the District's emergency preparedness plan.

Representative Duties:
Develop, plan, organize, and direct activities related to the campus safety and security operations. Encourage the use of de-escalation tactics when safe and feasible. Supervise and coordinate department planning and operations; and supervision of security guard team, including development and evaluation of all support staff. Ensure security guards have and maintain California Security Guard certification.

Continue the review and implementation of best practices in campus safety and security to ensure the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment.

Advance recommendations that will enhance transparency in campus safety and security, so the campus community and South Tahoe Police Department understand the impact safety officers, security guards, and South Tahoe police officers have on student interactions and campus climate.

Integrate the centrality of student well-being and success in the campus safety and security culture to develop student-centered policies and practices that result in campus safety officers and security guards playing a role in student success.

Center diversity, equity and inclusion principles in campus safety and security to develop a campus culture and practice that reflects a commitment to campus goals of anti-racism and multi-culturalism.

Respond to incidents and emergencies on campus; review all documented campus injury reports and refer appropriately; assist in the investigation of industrial accidents; promote adherence to established safety procedures; conduct safety assessments within District departments; conduct safety trainings; conduct campus awareness programs and presentations on safety, security, and crime prevention. Primary point of contact for "after hour" concerns.

Oversee the emergency preparedness and recovery plans, operations and procedures for the District according to California Standardized Emergency Management Systems (SEMS) and the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS).

Coordinate emergency response activities, including emergencies involving medical situations, hazardous materials, and natural disasters. Ensure campus is prepared for emergency responses including maintaining current emergency responses, emergency backpacks and first aid kits.

Understand Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) strategies to understand how facilities and technology are part of the safety and security role.

Maintain and monitor current security cameras, access control systems and other security-related technology; implement new systems; manage access control system user groups in coordination with facilities management.

Coordinate preventative measures to ensure early identification of potential for violence or crimes involving District students or staff.

Participate in all disaster preparedness activities, coordinate campus emergency drills, manage communications in time of disaster and implement the Emergency Management Plan.

Gather statistics for the federally mandated compliance of the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

Investigate and/or direct investigations of violations and crimes on campus; assist the Title IX Coordinator with investigations or handle investigations of Title IX violations, if the Title IX Coordinator is unavailable.

Act as a liaison with outside law enforcement agencies; cooperate with local law enforcement agencies in the prevention, control and investigation of illegal activities affecting District personnel, students, and facilities.

Manage and oversee security guard patrol procedures, including any contracted services related to campus safety and security. Develop all in-house and contracted work schedules for safety and security.

Establish and maintain periodic inspection program of building and facilities to assure compliance with applicable fire, safety, security codes and regulations.

Enforce the California Vehicle Code, Penal Code, Education Code, Labor Code, Lake Tahoe Community College District and College regulations on the campus and other facilities used by the College.

Manage the District's parking program(s), including research and analysis of data, make recommendations for and plan of parking facilities, resolution of security and funding issues, and enforce laws, regulations, and procedures. Formulate and implement parking appeals procedures.

Develop, implement, and maintain effective traffic control processes in coordination with the Director of Maintenance & Operations.

Prepare and file safety, criminal, traffic, incident, and other departmental reports.

Manage and/or participate in District safety committee and facilities council meetings, as necessary. Prepare progress reports on campus safety and security concerns.

Provide technical expertise, information, and assistance to the assigned functions; assist in the formulation and development of policies, procedures and programs.

Communicate with other managers and administrators, personnel, and outside organizations; coordinate activities and programs; resolve issues and conflicts and exchange information. Attend and conduct a variety of meetings and presentations as assigned; serve on committees and attend trainings and conferences related to assigned activities.

Other Duties:
Perform related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards

Education and Experience

Education and Experience
Any combination equivalent to: Bachelor's degree in related field and two years of progressively responsible supervisory work experience comparable to the position.

Knowledge of:

• Best practices in evidence-based security and policing, to ensure the consistent and systematic fair, just, and impartial treatment of all individuals, including individuals who belong to underserved communities that have been denied such treatment.
• Best practices in de-escalation tactics.
• The mission of the California Community Colleges and community college programs.
• Pertinent federal, state, local, and district laws and ordinances including applicable sections of the California Penal Code, California Vehicle Code, State Education Code, Clery Act, health and safety code, business and professional standards, and laws pertaining to the use of force.
• Public disaster preparedness including Incident Command Structure.
• Procedures of psychology and crowd control and emergency evacuation, and investigative techniques and practices.
• Investigative techniques and principles and procedures of record keeping and report writing.
• Principles of budget preparation and administration.
• Principles of supervision.
• Facilities technology related to security.
• Effective oral and written communication techniques.

Ability to:

• Interpret appropriate laws and regulations; administer security policies and activities; formulate procedures.
• Conduct threat assessments so as not to precipitate an unnecessary, unreasonable, or disproportionate use of force by placing themselves or others in undue jeopardy.
• Work cooperatively within a team environment and maintain effective working relationships.
• Work effectively with local, state, and federal public service agencies.
• Demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Additional Requirement (Licensure/Certification):

• CA State Guard Card (if not held, to be obtained within three months of hire).
• CPR and First Aid certification (if not held, to be obtained within three months of hire).

Working Environment:

• Indoor Office/Outdoor environment.

Minimum References Needed
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