LEAD SAFETY. BUILD TRUST. PROTECT A COMMUNITY.

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is looking for a bold, strategic, and people-centered Chief of Campus Security to lead our campus safety efforts into the future. This is more than a security role, it’s an opportunity to shape a culture of safety, trust, and belonging across an entire college community.

If you are a proven leader who thrives in high-impact environments, values collaboration, and is passionate about protecting and serving others, we invite you to bring your expertise to BRCC.

The Chief of Campus Security acts as the top law enforcement leader for Baton Rouge Community College, providing strategic direction, operational management, and policy guidance for all campus public safety activities. This position assists in providing a safe, secure, and inclusive campus environment that aligns with the College’s mission, Strategic Pillar of Student and Employee Success, and Standards of Excellence, including Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation. The Chief oversees the modernization of public safety operations, builds community trust, and ensures full adherence to federal, state, and system regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 25% – Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight Provides executive leadership for all public safety operations, including patrol, investigations, and emergency response; establishes departmental vision, priorities, and performance of standards aligned with institutional strategy.
• 20% – Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws (including Clery Act), LCTCS requirements, and law enforcement best practices; ensures audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• 15% – Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management Leads campus emergency preparedness planning and response; serves as a key member of the College’s Crisis Management Team; coordinates response protocols and continuity strategies.
• 10% – Community Engagement & Campus Partnerships Builds and sustains relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners; promotes trust through visibility, transparency, and safety education initiatives.
• 10% – Organizational Development & Training Establishes and promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement; oversees training, certification, and leadership development of public safety personnel.
• 10% – Operations & Technology Management Oversees security technologies, parking operations, and identification systems to support a modern, efficient, and secure campus environment.
• 5% – Budget & Resource Management Develops and manages departmental budget; ensures effective allocation of personnel, equipment, and financial resources.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in any field of study

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or other related field from an accredited college or university
• 10 years of progressive policing experience, including 5 years in a command-level position (e.g., Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Division Chief).
• Ability to meet certification requirements under Louisiana Revised Statutes, LRS 17:1805, Authority of University or College Police Officer
• Experience supervising sworn personnel and managing public safety operations
• Knowledge of modern policing practices, emergency response, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated law enforcement leadership experience with progressively responsible supervisory or management roles.
• Experience supervising sworn law enforcement personnel and managing public safety operations.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, including criminal and administrative investigations, community engagement, emergency response coordination, and professional accountability standards.
• Experience developing or implementing departmental policies and procedures.
• Experience coordinating with local, state, or federal law enforcement or emergency response agencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational management skills.
• Knowledge of Clery Act compliance and campus safety regulations

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Commissioned and completed POST-certified firearms training.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in higher education or campus law enforcement,
• Experience leading organizational change, modernization efforts, or departmental culture improvements.
• Experience implementing or managing security technologies (CCTV systems, access control, dispatch systems, etc.).
• Experience managing budgets, implementing security technology
• Experience in professional development and training programs.
• Experience with Incident Command System (ICS) and emergency response coordination

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Completion of advanced police leadership or management training, such as the FBI National Academy or Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, or possession of related training obtained at a state level.
• Knowledge of Title IX compliance and campus safety regulations

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Why Join Us

At BRCC, we believe safety is the foundation for student success and employee excellence. As our Chief of Campus Security, you won’t just manage operations, you’ll help shape the future of our institution.

Thank you for your interest in Baton Rouge Community College. We appreciate your desire to be part of our team.

Apply today and be a leader who makes a difference.

LEAD SAFETY. BUILD TRUST. PROTECT A COMMUNITY.

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is looking for a bold, strategic, and people-centered Chief of Campus Security to lead our campus safety efforts into the future. This is more than a security role, it’s an opportunity to shape a culture of safety, trust, and belonging across an entire college community.

If you are a proven leader who thrives in high-impact environments, values collaboration, and is passionate about protecting and serving others, we invite you to bring your expertise to BRCC.

The Chief of Campus Security acts as the top law enforcement leader for Baton Rouge Community College, providing strategic direction, operational management, and policy guidance for all campus public safety activities. This position assists in providing a safe, secure, and inclusive campus environment that aligns with the College’s mission, Strategic Pillar of Student and Employee Success, and Standards of Excellence, including Collaboration, Accountability, and Innovation. The Chief oversees the modernization of public safety operations, builds community trust, and ensures full adherence to federal, state, and system regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• 25% – Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight Provides executive leadership for all public safety operations, including patrol, investigations, and emergency response; establishes departmental vision, priorities, and performance of standards aligned with institutional strategy.
• 20% – Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws (including Clery Act), LCTCS requirements, and law enforcement best practices; ensures audit readiness and risk mitigation.
• 15% – Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management Leads campus emergency preparedness planning and response; serves as a key member of the College’s Crisis Management Team; coordinates response protocols and continuity strategies.
• 10% – Community Engagement & Campus Partnerships Builds and sustains relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners; promotes trust through visibility, transparency, and safety education initiatives.
• 10% – Organizational Development & Training Establishes and promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement; oversees training, certification, and leadership development of public safety personnel.
• 10% – Operations & Technology Management Oversees security technologies, parking operations, and identification systems to support a modern, efficient, and secure campus environment.
• 5% – Budget & Resource Management Develops and manages departmental budget; ensures effective allocation of personnel, equipment, and financial resources.

Required Education:

Bachelor's degree in any field of study

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or other related field from an accredited college or university
• 10 years of progressive policing experience, including 5 years in a command-level position (e.g., Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Division Chief).
• Ability to meet certification requirements under Louisiana Revised Statutes, LRS 17:1805, Authority of University or College Police Officer
• Experience supervising sworn personnel and managing public safety operations
• Knowledge of modern policing practices, emergency response, and regulatory compliance
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated law enforcement leadership experience with progressively responsible supervisory or management roles.
• Experience supervising sworn law enforcement personnel and managing public safety operations.
• Knowledge of modern law enforcement practices, including criminal and administrative investigations, community engagement, emergency response coordination, and professional accountability standards.
• Experience developing or implementing departmental policies and procedures.
• Experience coordinating with local, state, or federal law enforcement or emergency response agencies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational management skills.
• Knowledge of Clery Act compliance and campus safety regulations

Required Licenses or Certifications:

• Commissioned and completed POST-certified firearms training.

Preferred Education:

• Master's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field

Preferred Experience:

• Experience in higher education or campus law enforcement,
• Experience leading organizational change, modernization efforts, or departmental culture improvements.
• Experience implementing or managing security technologies (CCTV systems, access control, dispatch systems, etc.).
• Experience managing budgets, implementing security technology
• Experience in professional development and training programs.
• Experience with Incident Command System (ICS) and emergency response coordination

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Completion of advanced police leadership or management training, such as the FBI National Academy or Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, or possession of related training obtained at a state level.
• Knowledge of Title IX compliance and campus safety regulations

Benefits: As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC has an attractive benefits package with a wide variety of benefit options. Benefits offered include retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision, etc.), Tax Saver Flexible Benefits Plan (saves tax dollars on some child care and medical expenses), holidays (14 per year, typically includes longer break at Christmas), generous annual (vacation) and sick leave benefits and Employee Assistance Program. Specific benefits depend on job category, percent effort and length of employment.

Why Join Us

At BRCC, we believe safety is the foundation for student success and employee excellence. As our Chief of Campus Security, you won’t just manage operations, you’ll help shape the future of our institution.

Thank you for your interest in Baton Rouge Community College. We appreciate your desire to be part of our team.

Apply today and be a leader who makes a difference.