Chief of Campus Security

Chief of Campus Security 

• 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.

Bachelor's degree in any field of study

• 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

• 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

• Commissioned and completed POST-certified firearms training.

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

• 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

 • 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

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