Director of Campus Safety

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU

Job Description

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service, and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist, and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to build a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

• Position Information
  
  

Title: Director of Campus Safety

Division: Student Affairs

Status: Full Time; some evenings and weekend hours required

Exempt

• Position Summary
  
  

The Director of Campus Safety is responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the Chaminade University community, including students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role involves overseeing the daily operations of campus security services, managing a third-party security vendor, and collaborating with various university departments to maintain a secure environment. The Director is tasked with developing, implementing, and evaluating safety policies and programs that comply with applicable state and federal laws. Additionally, the Director stays informed of best practices, national trends, and legal issues affecting campus safety and security. Proactively addressing safety concerns, enforcing policies, and leading emergency response efforts are key responsibilities. This position also requires availability for on-call emergency response.

• Reports to
  
  

Direct Report to the Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students

• Duties and Responsibilities
• Security of Campus
• Coordinate all campus security operations, providing 24/7 coverage.
• Supervise security officers and manage communication with third-party security vendors to
• resolve issues.
• Supervise student dispatchers/workers.
• Schedule security staff for special events, including parking coordination and event logistics.
• Oversee the university's parking operations, ensuring the enforcement of parking regulations and managing parking/traffic control for events.
• Collaborate with campus partners, such as Saint Louis School and the Marianist Center of Hawai‘i, to address shared safety and security concerns.
• Work with local officials, including the Honolulu Police Department (HPD), Honolulu Fire Department (HFD), and the State Fusion Center, on mutual safety and security issues.
• Monitor security camera feeds, ensuring proper functioning and addressing maintenance issues with appropriate vendors or departments.
• Stay informed on relevant safety policies, laws, and ordinances impacting university campuses.
• Ensure the Campus Security website is regularly updated with accurate information.
• Draft and revise security policies as needed.
• Assist in investigations related to accidents, violations of the Student Code of Conduct (including Title IX), and other incidents, as directed by the Vice President for Student Affairs.
• Maintain regular communication with Facilities and Residence Life departments to identify security vulnerabilities.
• Participate in planning and executing special events, such as New Student Orientation and commencement.
• Oversee the preparation and maintenance of security records, including incident reports, call logs, and parking citations, ensuring their accuracy.
• Conduct regular security audits and risk assessments to identify and address potential vulnerabilities.
• Provide timely updates and briefings on emergency or safety-critical incidents to relevant administrators.
• Emergency Preparedness
• Collaborate with campus departments to ensure readiness for various emergency scenarios.
• Serve as a core member of the campus emergency management team and the university Care Team.
• Coordinate monthly testing of the campus emergency alert system and ensure readiness for activation in emergencies.
• Act as the liaison to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies on campus safety and law enforcement matters. Collaborate on training and preparation opportunities.
• Organize and deliver training programs for faculty, staff, and students on emergency procedures, crisis management, and safety protocols. This includes conducting fire drills and lockdown drills in coordination with external emergency services.
• Assist the Director of Housing & Residence Life with evacuation drills in residence halls each semester.
• Oversee and maintain the University Building/Area Fire Marshall program.
• Regularly update the Emergency Response Manual and Supplemental Security Manual in collaboration with local emergency services and university administration.
• Maintain records and conduct exercises to comply with the Clery Act and the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP).
• Lead the campus emergency response team and manage the activation and operation of the university's Emergency Command Center during crises.
• Safety Management and Compliance
• Assist the Director of Student Conduct & Title IX with the preparation of the annual Clery Act report, including maintaining the Daily Crime and Fire Log
• Collaborate with third-party providers (e.g., Fire Consultant, HFD) to ensure inspections of fire alarms, AEDs, fire extinguishers, and evacuation plans are up to date.
• Manage campus motor vehicle policies, including parking and traffic safety regulations
• Facilitate university van and golf cart driver testing.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal crime reporting requirements
• Collaborate with campus partners, including the Title IX office and Residence Life, to ensure compliance with safety laws and regulations, effective response to emergencies, and the implementation of safety plans and interim measures.
• Work with Facilities to conduct monthly testing of AEDs and inspections of ADA lifts and elevators.
• Administrative
• Develop and manage the departmental budget for Campus Safety.
• Participate in required campus committees (e.g., Hui Konohiki, etc.)
• Other duties as required.
• Disclaimer
  

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

• Education and Experience
  
  

Minimum Education

• High School diploma required. Bachelor’s degree or completed college coursework toward a bachelor’s degree preferred
  
  

Experience And Skills

• Required: Experience in higher education, security/emergency preparedness (e.g., FEMA,post-secondary training), customer service, or a related field
• Law enforcement/public safety experience is a plus.
• A combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.
• Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Suite, email, and other relevant software)
• Leadership abilities for staff training, motivation, and security management
• Valid drive/s license with a clean driving record
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff
• Collaborative mindset for working with campus leaders across departments
• Physical Requirements
  
  

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and require a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

• Other Requirements
• This is a full-time and exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-S) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends, and have a varying schedule when required
• Performs similar, comparable, or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at https://chaminade.edu/compliance/resources/ or on the employee Share Portal
• Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving
  
  

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and the mission of the University. Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.