TITLE: DISTRICT DIRECTOR PUBLIC SAFETY
GRADE: 19
JOB CODE: 4882
FLSA: MANAGEMENT
Job Summary
The
purpose of this classification is to coordinate the planning, organization and
development of consistent district-wide
public safety operational standards; to plan for and maintain collaborative
ongoing development and support of public safety procedures and practices, and
the implementation of District Governing Board policies related to the
protection of life and property, and the prevention of crime. Responsibilities include administration of
departmental budget, and coordination with external agencies, community and
District groups regarding functions associated with crime prevention, public
safety personnel recruitment and training, and building security programs;
parking and traffic control; large crowd management; emergency preparedness;
and related initiatives essential to the creation of an environment conducive
to teaching and learning.
Scope
This
position provides a district-wide focus on public safety, and requires
coordination and collaboration with administrators, faculty, staff and students;
representatives of community organizations; and governmental and external
public safety agencies. Equipment used
includes current standard office equipment, hardware and software, and
professional public safety-related equipment as approved by the District
Governing Board.
Supervision Received
This
position reports to the Vice Chancellor for Business Services; receives general
direction regarding routine matters and specific instructions regarding
non-routine matters; and is granted broad latitude to coordinate the
development, design, implementation and evaluation of district-wide public
safety programs and services.
Supervision Exercised
May supervise support staff.
Representative Duties
This
position provides leadership for continuous efforts to enhance the
professionalism and effectiveness of district-wide public safety operations;
coordinates collaborative planning and development of public safety programs
and support services relating to personal protection, facility and property
security, crime prevention, parking and traffic management, investigations and
emergency preparedness; develops short- and long-range goals, objectives and
strategies related to continuous improvement of public safety measures
throughout MCCCD; monitors and analyzes district-wide public safety operations,
proposes solutions-based initiatives to resolve safety issues, and coordinates
development and implementation of remedial efforts as needed; works
collaboratively with MCCCD College Presidents and Public Safety Officers to
establish district-wide public safety operating standards and written public
safety procedures; serves as District liaison with State and local public
safety agencies; coordinates recruitment efforts for public safety candidate
pools; recommends and coordinates public safety professional development
programs; prepares reports on public safety issues related to the Maricopa
Colleges, and all departmental activities, upon request; may serve as special
consultant to District and College administrators; performs other duties that
may be assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: Arizona Revised Statutes, Federal, State and local laws
applicable to public safety; principles, practices and procedures of public safety
and modern police science; program development, budgeting procedures, and supervisory
practices; established public safety service standards, and methods of
monitoring, evaluating, documenting and reporting.
Ability to: coordinate development and implementation of approved
public safety practices and procedures; develop short- and long-range goals and
objectives; work with College Public Safety Directors and staff to develop and
manage district-wide strategic plans; develop and coordinate a public safety
personnel recruitment program; establish and maintain cooperative working
relationships with District and college administrators, faculty, staff and
students, public safety employees, law enforcement agencies and the general
public; maintain current understanding of public safety issues and trends in
the community;
communicate effectively orally and in writing, establish cooperative working
relationships with persons contacted in the process of performing assigned
duties.
Training and Experience
A
demonstrated record of integrity and leadership, and a career progression of
increasing responsibility including a minimum of five years experience in
command level public safety positions with supervisory experience at the
administrative level. Experience
developing public safety procedural standards and operations. Experience working in complex organizations
and with multi-agency operations. Must
possess the following: a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or
university in the areas of criminal justice, business administration, public
administration or related field of study; a valid State of Arizona Class D
Driver’s License; a State of Arizona police officer certification; current
American Red Cross First Aid-CPR certification or ability to obtain certification
within 12 months of hiring.
Special Conditions of Employment
Preference
will be considered for candidates with: experience as a public safety
administrator working in a higher education environment; substantial
involvement in the development of standards and practices for public safety
operations; a Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in the
areas of criminal justice, business administration, public administration or
related field of study. Preference will
also be considered for candidates who have graduated from the
This
position may require the incumbent to be on 24-hour emergency call; carry a
pager or cell phone; work unusual hours on occasion; be exposed to potential
danger in emergency situations; and occasionally lift heavy objects. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.
This class specification is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that
may be assigned. It does not imply that
all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it
necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.