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Director of Campus Security
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Position Number: 5922378
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Director of Campus Security

Job ID: 280316
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

The mission of the Augusta University Police Department is to promote a safe atmosphere in which the university's teaching, discovery, clinical care and service mission can be successful. This is accomplished through traditional and progressive law enforcement practices and strong community partnership.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the AVP/Chief of Police, provides professional direction, leadership and coordination of all security functions of the University. Oversees the integration of security systems, operations, and technologies designed to protect the safety of students, faculty, staff, and assets of the University community. Provides strategic leadership, consultation, and expertise related to the University's physical environment and security technologies and leads the development of work scopes, operational procedures, institutional policies, and overall strategic planning for the multifaceted, integrated security activities of the University. Internal to the Division of Public Safety and Police, the Director of Security is responsible for the development, implementation and maintenance of all aspects of security technologies, to include the operations of the department's Security Operations Center (Real-Time Crime Center). This position is considered a Campus Security Authority.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provides leadership and coordination in the planning, development, implementation and operation of University-wide, integrated security system strategy, to include alarms, access control systems, video surveillance, technical platforms, physical hardware and other associated systems. Serves as a principal point of collaboration, leadership, and expertise to both internal and external constituencies on professional and operational matters pertaining to the mission, goals, objectives, and workscope of Augusta University's security program.
Provides advanced technical leadership and direction to subordinate staff, University constituencies and community organizations and representatives within a broadly specified area of professional expertise, in accordance with program goals and objectives. Recommends, participates in the development of, and establishes University policy and procedures; establishes and implements short- and long-range departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures; monitors and evaluates program effectiveness; effects changes required for improvements.
Participates as a member of the Public Safety and Police management team; provides input and subject matter expertise to departmental leadership regarding University security systems, technologies, and operations. Develops and manages annual budgets for the office and performs periodic cost and productivity analyses; plans and develops strategies and programs for generating revenues for operational use.
Oversees all aspects of Public Safety and Police's internal technologies, specifically the daily operation of the Security Operations Center (Real-Time Crime Center) to ensure a seamless integration with Augusta University's broader security program.
Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion, enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Management, Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field.

Required Experience

5 years of experience in private security, law enforcement, or related experience

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

A solid combination of strategic vision and operational competency, with the ability to multitask effectively across the two domains

A systems-focused thinker who can assess needs on a global scale and integrate them effectively in tandem with other campus entities

Breadth and depth of knowledge around safety, security, and law enforcement, with particular emphasis given to a higher education or other community-focused environments

Strong leadership and organizational development abilities that promote and inspire excellence, offer opportunities for professional development, and foster unity and teamwork throughout the Office of Security and Public Safety and Police.

A solid commitment to cultivating collaborative relationships and building partnerships across all levels of the institution and the surrounding community.

Certification in Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED)

ASIS Certified Physical Security Professional required within one year of employment

ASIS Certified Protection Professional desired

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

Ability to develop, plan, and implement short- and long-range goals.

Ability to foster a cooperative work environment.

Ability to provide technical guidance and leadership to professional staff and clientele in the field.

Ability to gather facts and data for technical proposals and to expand upon them or develop alternatives and to evaluate emerging technologies and identify their potential impact within the existing environment.

Ability to develop and implement funding strategies and programs.

KNOWLEDGE

Advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, methods and techniques within the areas of physical and technological security.

Knowledge of organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.

SKILLS

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with a wide range of constituencies in a pluralistic community.

Planning, development, implementation and leadership skills.

Skill in examining and re-engineering operations and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies processes and procedures.

Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F (work outside of the normal business hours will likely be required of an employee in an exempt level position)

Pay Band: 15

Salary: $82,800.00/Annually - $105,600/Annually

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 1/10/2025 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=280316&PostingSeq=1