Position Summary

The Campus Police Chief serves as the Director of Public Safety responsible for planning, implementing, and managing comprehensive campus safety and emergency response programs at Mineral Area College. This position oversees public safety operations, federal compliance reporting, emergency communications, and serves as the college’s liaison with local law enforcement. The Campus Police Chief supports a safe environment for students, employees, and visitors across all Mineral Area College campuses.

Key Performance Indicators

1. Respond quickly to campus incidents.
2. Manage timely and accurate reporting.
3. Train campus for emergency preparedness and crisis management.
4. Engage the community to promote campus safety.
5. Propose and implement continuous improvement ideas.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the agreement and relationship with the Park Hills Police Department, fostering collaboration and communication for campus safety support.
• Spearhead continuous safety training for campus personnel, including topics such as emergency preparedness, threat response, and general safety awareness.
• Manage the college’s emergency alert communication systems, including text and software-based notifications for immediate threats, dangerous weather conditions, and other urgent safety updates. Ensure timely and accurate alerts to all students, faculty, and staff across campuses.
• Complete and submit all required federal and state safety compliance reports, including but not limited to the Annual Security Report (ASR) and Clery Act reporting.
• Coordinate campus event safety and security, including organizing appropriate staffing and first responder presence as needed, update and publish campus crisis management plans
• Assess campus safety infrastructure and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements in equipment, lighting, emergency plans, and training practices.
• Maintain records of incidents, drills, training activities, and compliance submissions.
• Serve as the primary contact and lead coordinator during emergencies or crisis events.
• Build strong relationships to foster a holistic approach to campus safety. Proactively address campus safety and security concerns.
• Ensure all campus safety policies and procedures comply with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Coordinate regular fire, safety, and security inspections at all MAC locations.
• Implement and document consistent safety drills at all MAC locations.
• Develop and implement safety strategies within the college budget
• Actively participate on the Employee Safety Committee.
• Serve as an Active participant on the Behavior Intervention Team.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills

Excellent ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and the general public, de-escalate tense situations, and build positive relationships with the campus community and external partners.

 Interpersonal skills:

Strong interpersonal, leadership, and crisis management skills.

Ability to assess situations, identify risks, analyze data and develop effective solutions.

Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.

Technical skills:

Proficiency in using mass notification systems to quickly disseminate critical information during emergencies.

Familiarity with effective communication protocols.

Experience using records management for incident reporting and documentation.

Ability to analyze data for decision making.

Experience

Education:

Associate’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, emergency management, or related

field (Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, emergency management, or related field preferred).

Ability to obtain or maintain a commission as a licensed police officer in the state of Missouri

Work Experience:

At least 5 years of relevant experience in law enforcement

Experience with emergency management leadership required

Experience working in higher education or with multi-campus institutions preferred.

Industry Knowledge:

Expert knowledge of police practices necessary to maintain community safety

Demonstrated knowledge of Clery Act, local, state, and federal campus safety regulations, and best

practices in emergency response.

Experience using emergency alert systems, crisis communication platforms, or mass

notification software.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

Primarily based on-site at the main campus in Park Hills, with responsibilities extending

to all MAC campuses.

May require evening, weekend, or on-call availability during emergencies or special events.

Some travel may be necessary for training and inter-agency coordination.

Ability to move freely around campus, including navigating stairs, uneven terrain, and various indoor and outdoor environments potentially standing and walking significant distances during incidents, drills and training.

Ability to move and respond rapidly to emergency situations, which may involve periods of high physical and emotional stress.

Requires good visual and auditory sense to maintain awareness of surroundings and identify potential security concerns.

Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.

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