Department of Public Safety Director of Operations, Kean Jersey CityUnder the direction of the Assistant Vice President for the Kean University Department of Public Safety and Police, the Director ofOperations (Director 3) provides leadership and operationaloversight for the Department of Public Safety at Kean's Jersey Citylocation. The Director is responsible for ensuring a safe, secureand welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff andvisitors. The Director of Operations leads and supervises Public Safetypersonnel and oversees the day-to-day delivery of campus safety andsecurity services. The Director is responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating comprehensive safety programs, emergency response protocols, training initiatives and operationalstandards consistent with university policies, best practices andapplicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. TheDirector works collaboratively with leadership, campus departments, law enforcement and emergency response agencies and otherstakeholders to identify risks, strengthen emergency preparedness, enhance operational effectiveness and promote a culture of safety, professionalism, accountability and service. This position requirestravel and a flexible schedule including evening and weekendhours. This employee is expected to work on site at the Kean Jersey Citylocation. This position is considered essential and the Directormust have the ability to work all shifts (including nights andweekends) as necessary and be on-call/respond to campus foremergency situations when appropriate.
Qualifications:
Graduation from an accredited college with aBachelor's degree and three years of progressive professionalexperience in law enforcement, public safety or security with atleast two or more years in a significant command or supervisoryposition is required. Equivalent education and experience may beconsidered as determined by the appointing authority. A validdriver's license is also required to perform essential duties ofthis position. Applicants who do not possess the required educationmay substitute experience on a year-for-year basis (30 credit hoursare considered one year of college).Outstanding interpersonal skills and excellent written and oralcommunication skills are essential. Applicants must have a broadunderstanding of environmental health and safety, fire safety andworkplace safety, with demonstrated ability to respond effectivelyto crisis situations; experience in risk management, continuityplanning, security, emergency management or a related area; knowledge of fire safety and environmental health regulations; andknowledge of FEMA, Clery Act and security/law enforcementoperations requirements sufficient to administer security andemergency management responsibilities. Candidacy review begins immediately and continues until appointmentis made. Officialtranscripts are required prior to the starting date ofemployment. In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the annual salary range for this position is: $100,000 to $120,000. Thisposition may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan andbenefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefitsofferings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.
Additional Information:
Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campuslocations or affiliated work sites, which may include, but not belimited to: the main campus in Union; Kean Ocean in Toms River; Kean Skylands in Jefferson Township; Kean Jersey City; Kean atBrookdale in Middletown Township; Manahawkin; Princeton; and Trenton. Location assignments will be based on operational anduniversity needs. Faculty may also be assigned to teach onlineclasses for Kean Global. Kean University complies with the New JerseyFirst Act (Senate Bill No. 1730, P.L. 2011, Chapter 70). Anyindividual newly hired by Kean University will be required to abideby this law and establish a principal residence in New Jersey. Newemployees will have a full 365 days to establish such residence, from the effective date of hire. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ifyou have a disability and would like to request an accommodation inorder to apply for a position, please refer to Section III.A. ofour Reasonable Accommodations Policy & Procedures. Kean University participates in E-Verify. For further informationabout the E-Verify program, please click here: E-Verify. Mission StatementKean University, New Jersey's first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society throughequity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research, andimpactful public engagement. EEO/AA StatementKean University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer
