Director of Campus Safety

Job Description

Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Director of Campus Safety. The Director of Campus Safety provides institutional stewardship and coordination for campus safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across a multi-campus environment. This role does not oversee police operations but serves as the University's primary liaison and coordinating partner with University Police Department (UPD), NSHE Risk Management, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Fire and Life Safety, and external agencies to support a safe and compliant campus environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advocate for Campus Safety Preparedness: Champions campus safety preparedness by promoting a culture of readiness, awareness, and shared responsibility; elevating preparedness needs to campus leadership; and supporting proactive planning, training, and continuous improvement across the university.
• Coordinate Campus Safety Efforts: Serves as Nevada State's primary coordinating liaison with UPD, NSHE Risk Management, UNLV Fire and Life Safety, and other internal and external partners. This role does not include law enforcement command, operational response, or investigative responsibilities. Serves as Chair of the Nevada State University Safety Committee.
• Interdepartmental Safety Coordination: Coordinates with Campus Infrastructure, Facilities, Housing, Events, and other departments to support a safe and functional campus environment, including collaboration on safety planning, hazard identification, emergency preparedness, and mitigation of physical and environmental risks.
• Policy Development: Recommends and develops internal safety policies and procedures for Nevada State University campuses.
• Emergency Management: Works collaboratively with UPD and campus partners to support the development, maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement of emergency plans and preparedness activities. Serves as a member of Nevada State's Incident Management Team.
• Clery Compliance: Leads select aspects of Nevada State's compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act including chairing the Campus Clery Committee, coordinating CSA training, supporting required emergency response and evacuation testing, and participating in related records retention.
• Resource Allocation: Recommends budgets and resources for safety programs and initiatives.
• Staff Supervision: Supervises and evaluates the performance of Nevada State University Campus Safety support staff, including a Campus Safety Coordinator.
• Training and Development: Develops, implements, and schedules training programs for university employees and students.
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collects, analyzes, and prepares reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.