What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director, Public Safety position at Community College of Baltimore County?
Class Description
Responsible for the supervision of Public Safety Officers and support personnel on their assigned campus.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.
Minimum Requirements
Requires Bachelor's degree; minimum of eight years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience. Some experience in law enforcement in an educational setting preferred. Requires current valid driver's license, with a responsible driving record. Must meet qualifications for appointment to Special Police Officer for State of Maryland.
For Best Consideration Apply by November 6, 2026
Class Specific Essential Duties
Position Specific Essential Duties
CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance
BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.
Dental Benefits
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Long-Term Disability
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
Retirement Plans
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
Direct Deposit
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.Work and Family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.
Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.
Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.
McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.
Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.
The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.
Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!
Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.
For Your Convenience
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university?
Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional law enforcement experience with a recognized municipal, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency or department?
Have you attained the rank of Lieutenant or higher, or an equivalent sworn law enforcement command rank, within a recognized law enforcement agency or department?
Do you have experience working in law enforcement within a higher education, college, university, or other educational setting?
Are you able to meet the qualifications for appointment as a Special Police Officer (SPO) for the State of Maryland?
Have you completed specialized training related to public safety, emergency response, law enforcement supervision, or command-level leadership, such as NIMS/ICS, crisis intervention, incident management, or supervisory and executive leadership training?
Are you able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins, as required by the position?
Responsible for the supervision of Public Safety Officers and support personnel on their assigned campus.
Compensation within the posted range is determined by a candidate's education level and/or years of experience in the field. Generally, employees are hired in the lower third of the scale.
Minimum Requirements
Requires Bachelor's degree; minimum of eight years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience. Some experience in law enforcement in an educational setting preferred. Requires current valid driver's license, with a responsible driving record. Must meet qualifications for appointment to Special Police Officer for State of Maryland.
For Best Consideration Apply by November 6, 2026
Class Specific Essential Duties
- Provide direct supervision and evaluation to assigned staff.
- Work within the approved departmental budget
- Supervise and evaluate assigned staff.
- Establish goals and objectives for employees consistent with CCBC's mission.
Position Specific Essential Duties
- Work unsupervised when necessary. Handle emergency situations, work flexible hours as required by departmental operational necessity, and in the absence of the Director, assume his/her duties.
- Plan, coordinate, organize and direct the activities of assigned personnel.
- Ensure campus is in compliance with departmental and College policies, and local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Communicate effectively to each assigned officer those changes necessary to maintain compliance with laws, policies and regulations, and ensure such changes are carried out.
- Supervise and evaluate staff members, recommending appropriate corrective action or commendation; manage direct reports.
- Maintain appropriate staffing levels by approving or rejecting requests for absences by employees, and by scheduling supplemental staffing with the guidance and approval of the Director of Public Safety.
- Review all reports and other materials submitted by assigned officers and approve/deny or direct correction in accordance with departmental and CCBC guidelines. Appraise the need for follow-up action.
- Prepare timely and accurate reports and other materials in accordance with departmental and College policies, and participate in the annual evaluation of assigned employees.
- Oversee the investigation of all crimes and incidents reported on the campus.
- Act as a liaison between the Department of Public Safety and local law enforcement agencies. Develop a working relationship with the local police commander and fire/EMS.
- Maintain clear and accurate records for all incidents being investigated on campus.
- Assist with the development and management of the department budget.
- Make recommendations for Department of Public Safety facilities, equipment, personnel and operations needs to the Director.
- Develop and conduct staff training, as necessary.
CCBC Full Time Benefits At A Glance
BENEFIT SUMMARYHealth and Medical
- CIGNA
- Cigna Open Access Plus (OAP)
- Cigna Open Access Plus In Network (OAPIN)
- Kaiser
- For CIGNA Plans - included in Cigna Plan Medical Premiums
- Kaiser - included in Kaiser Medical Premium
Emotional, drug/alcohol abuse treatment, both inpatient and outpatient, provided when pre-approved. Premium included in medical care plan.
Dental Benefits
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Traditional
- CareFirst Blue Cross/Blue Shield Regional Preferred
- NVA
- Benefit Strategies Health Spending Account $2,600
- Benefit Strategies Dependent Care (children under 13 and elder care) $5,000
- Employee Basic Life Insurance is 1 times your salary with a minimum of $50,000 (90/10)
- Employee Supplemental Life Insurance is available in multiples of $10,000 with a maximum of $200,000. Supplemental Term Life Insurance is available for spouse (increments of $10,000 to a maximum of 50% of employee combined basic and supplemental amount) and dependents ($10,000). Supplemental Term Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
- Permanent Whole Life Insurance with Optional Long Term Care rider available through Unum. Available to full-time employees, part-time associates, and adjunct faculty.
- Spouse and dependent coverage available. Permanent Whole Life Insurance accrues cash value, premiums will not increase, and coverage will not decrease. Permanent Whole Life Insurance is 100% employee paid.
Individual or Family Coverage. Employee pays a rate in multiples of $10,000 to a maximum of $300,000.
Long-Term Disability
Plan pays 60% of gross monthly salary after 90 consecutive days of absence. Employee pays 100% of premium.
Retirement Plans
- Maryland State Teacher’s Pension System (7% contributory)
- Optional Retirement Plan (non-contributory)
- Baltimore County Employees’ Retirement System (7% contributory)
- Tax-sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
- Roth 403(b) is a savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after-tax dollars and then withdraw tax-free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA-CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre-tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post-tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
- Deferred Compensation Plan — 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.
Legal Resources is a pre-paid legal voluntary benefit for advice, consultation and representation for commonly used legal services.
Credit Union
First Financial Federal Credit Union membership available to employees.
Direct Deposit
It's convenient, safe, reliable and saves time. No waiting for your check on payday. The money is already in your account, whether you are at work or on vacation. Mandatory payroll direct deposit allows employees the control and flexibility of directing their pay to different accounts at any bank, in any location.Work and Family
Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Cigna Behavioral
Free personal advocates assisting you and any household member to resolve any issues.
Paid Leave Benefits
Academic, Bereavement, Sick and Safe Leave, Jury Duty, Religious Holidays, Military Leave, Sabbatical, Personal, Vacation, and Holidays.
Tuition Assistance
Eligible full-time employees may qualify for waiver or reimbursement programs. Spouses and legal dependents up to age 22 are eligible for reimbursement with proof of successful completion and a C or better grade. Employee’s eligible for Tuition Assistance become eligible for the external Tuition reimbursement program the first semester after one calendar year of employment. Eligibility for waiver or reimbursement for CCBC courses begins after the completion of a 90 day probation for public safety and classified employees.
Academic Cash Award
Classified employees are eligible for a lump sum award of $500 for completion of an unduplicated college degree.
McDaniel College’s Educator’s Legacy Scholarship Program
CCBC is proud to offer an exciting new benefit to all benefits-eligible employees! Read more »McDaniel College has extended its Educator’s Legacy Scholarship (ELS) program to CCBC benefits-eligible employees. CCBC is among the inaugural community college partners.
Children of ANY current full-time benefits-eligible CCBC employee with at least four years of continuous full-time employment are eligible to receive a scholarship valued at up to $100,000 over four (4) years.
The scholarship will first take effect in the fall semester. The CCBC Employee Benefits Team will provide verification of employment. Excellent teaching is McDaniel College's priority and its legacy. The College's expert faculty-mentors empower students to achieve their personal best, and many graduates go on to become top K-12 educators.
Since 2010, four of McDaniel's graduates were named state Teachers of the Year, including the 2011 National Teacher of the Year Michelle Shearer. McDaniel is ranked among Money Magazine's 50 Best Liberal Arts Colleges and offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study. The personalized curriculum and student-faculty collaboration develop the unique potential in every student. McDaniel College welcomes the sons and daughters of CCBC employees!
Mandated Federal Benefits
Workers’ Compensation, Unemployment Insurance, Social Security.
For Your Convenience
- ATM machines are available at each of the main campuses
- Check cashing with appropriate ID
- Free Parking
- Access to weight lifting facilities, swimming pool and library
Do you possess a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university?
- Yes / No
- If yes, please list your degree, major, and institution.
Do you have a minimum of eight (8) years of increasingly responsible professional law enforcement experience with a recognized municipal, county, state, or federal law enforcement agency or department?
- Yes / No
- If yes, identify the agency or department, provide your total years of law enforcement experience, and briefly describe your roles, responsibilities, and career progression.
Have you attained the rank of Lieutenant or higher, or an equivalent sworn law enforcement command rank, within a recognized law enforcement agency or department?
- Yes / No
- If yes, identify the agency or department, the highest rank attained, the dates you held Note: Experience in private security, contract security, campus security, loss prevention, or security management does not satisfy the requirement for qualif
Do you have experience working in law enforcement within a higher education, college, university, or other educational setting?
- Yes / No
- If yes, identify the agency or institution and briefly describe your responsibilities and experience.
- Do you currently possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record or fewer than five (5) points on your driving record?
- Yes / No
- If yes, provide the issuing state and expiration date.
Are you able to meet the qualifications for appointment as a Special Police Officer (SPO) for the State of Maryland?
- Yes / No
- If yes, identify any current certifications or training relevant to SPO appointment.
Have you completed specialized training related to public safety, emergency response, law enforcement supervision, or command-level leadership, such as NIMS/ICS, crisis intervention, incident management, or supervisory and executive leadership training?
- Yes / No
- If yes, list the relevant training, certifications, and completion dates, where applicable.
Are you able to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and emergency call-ins, as required by the position?
- Yes / No
- Yes
- No
Salary : $78,839 - $130,309