"Assistant Director of Campus Safety & Police Captain"

Assistant Director of Campus Safety & Police Captain

Department: University Police

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Director of Campus Safety & Police Captain ("Captain") leads the day-to-day operations of the University of Scranton's law enforcement department. Reporting to the Executive Director of Campus Safety & Chief of University Police, the Captain ensures police services support a safe, inclusive campus environment. Grounded in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis, the Captain oversees daily law enforcement operations, supervises sworn and non-sworn staff, ensures legal and accreditation compliance, and advances community-oriented policing rooted in dignity, justice, compassion, and accountability. The Captain is the back up leader if the Chief is away for a period of time.

Essential Duties:

Operational Leadership:

• Provide command-level leadership for 24/7 campus police operations, ensuring effective deployment, readiness, and continuity of services in alignment with IACLEA standards

Supervision & Personnel Management:

• Lead, supervise, and develop sworn and non-sworn personnel while promoting professional standards, accountability, wellness, and continuous training

Policy, Compliance & Professional Standards:

• Ensure departmental compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards, including Clery, Title IX coordination, and internal accountability processes

Community Engagement & Campus Partnerships:

• Foster trust-based relationships and collaborative partnerships across the campus community through community-oriented policing and visible, values-centered leadership

Emergency Management & Preparedness:

• Support emergency planning, incident response, and threat assessment efforts using trauma-informed, de-escalation-focused, and continuous improvement practices

Administrative & Strategic Support:

• Provide operational, analytical, and administrative support to the Chief, including planning, accreditation, reporting, data analysis, and delegated command responsibilities

Additional Skills Required:

• Must have the visual and hearing acuity acceptable for performing all functions and responsibilities of a police officer as specified by the Municipal Police Officers Education and Training Commission
• Demonstrated knowledge of IACLEA standards, contemporary campus policing practices, and the unique legal and developmental considerations of higher education environments.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and collaborative skills
• Ability to lead diverse teams in a complex, 24/7 residential environment
• Sound judgment and decision-making under pressure
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful engagement with all community members
• Proficiency with records management systems, dispatch/communications systems, and standard office software
• Availability for rotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call response as required
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of a sworn law enforcement officer, with or without reasonable accommodation
• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each persons worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum Education Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Pennsylvania Title 53 (Act 120) certification prior to beginning employment
• Must meet the certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training Act (Act 235)

Preferred Education:

• Bachelors degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a related field preferred

Minimum Job Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or command role, preferably within a campus law enforcement agency

Additional Requirements:

• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must possess a valid drivers license
• At the time of appointment, must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Must be of good moral character; any candidate offered employment, must submit to a background investigation, to include: a criminal record check for convictions, a credit history check, a driving record, a drug screen for drug and alcohol which shall be determined using laboratory testing procedures, be personally examined by a Pennsylvania licensed psychologist and found to be psychologically capable to exercise appropriate judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting or maintaining accreditation (e.g., CALEA) or alignment with IACLEA professional standards
• Advanced training in incident command, emergency management, behavioral threat assessment, crisis intervention, restorative or harm-reduction practices, and trauma-informed response

Years of Experience: 5

University Classification: Professional

FLSA Classification: Exempt

Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours as required.

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Annual Schedule: 12