Director of Public Safety - Augsburg University

Augsburg University has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A safe and welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community.  In particular, Augsburg invites BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds are encouraged to apply. 

Summary of Position 

The Director of Public Safety directs the University’s security and environmental health and safety functions; including personnel, budgets, systems, policies and procedures. This position develops and maintains strategic plans and comprehensive initiatives for the management of risk with additional consideration directed at international study abroad sites.

Primary Responsibilities

• Individual/Asset Protection: Develop and administer resources focused on comprehensive plans promoting a safe learning and working environment for students, guests, faculty, and staff. Identify departmental needs, develop policies and procedures, and assist with investigations and documentation. Responsible for Campus Security Act compliance and other required reports. 
• Transportation Administration: Provide oversight of the assessment and management of campus transportation and parking needs, policies, plans, and enforcement.
• Communications: Oversee campus switchboard, dispatch, and emergency/on-call communications.
• Budgets/Procurement: Prepare annual department budget and manage expenditures. Approve supply and equipment purchases and identify suppliers and resources.
• Team Leadership: Assign and control flow of work, managing operational and capital fiscal resources, hiring, and onboarding, ensuring training for and managing performance of employees, students, and third party services associated with public safety, communications, and transportation services.
• On-Call Responsibilities: Serves in an on-call capacity to ensure emergencies are adequately addressed.
• Conduct/Title IX: Works with the University’s conduct and Title IX teams to help enforce University’s standards of conduct, including investigating and/or adjudicating alleged violations.
• External Relationships: Works with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, and maintains ongoing partnerships with local law enforcement, first responders, and other support organizations associated with emergency preparedness, response, and recovery.
• Crime Prevention: Ensure training for faculty, staff, and students across the University in work-safety, crime prevention, loss control, emergency procedures, and personal safety; conduct safety inspections.
• Systems: Conduct needs assessment and ensure effectiveness of safety and security systems: locks, fire and security alarms, card access, CCTVs, dispatch/reporting/record keeping software, etc.

Additional Responsibilities

• Workers Compensation: Coordinate with Human Resources in reducing work injuries; ensure remediation of environmental problems (e.g., ergonomics); investigation, reporting.
• Other duties as apparent or assigned by supervisor(s).

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Typical work environment is an office with regular computer and phone use. Sedentary work for long periods of time.
• Occasional strenuous physical conditions or potentially extreme temperature conditions, such as medical or security emergencies, indoors or outdoors.
• Exposure to irritating noise levels or substances such as in emergencies, chemicals, mace.
• Intense work environment associated with infrequent encounters with hostile or injured people.
• Occasional long or irregular hours including some weekends and evenings.
• Occasional travel.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field.
• Seven (7) years of professional experience in public safety, security, or related field.
• Five (5) years of professional experience in supervision and administration.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of higher education compliance requirements (e.g., Clery Act, FERPA, Kari Koskinen, Title IX/VAWA, etc.).
• Demonstrated intercultural competence with an ability to adapt and develop new skills.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Ability to be attentive to details, be accurate, be precise, and maintain confidentiality as needed.
• Ability to lead/teach in a team environment; work independently with little supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding while handling potentially frequent interruptions.
• Ability to show initiative, organize workflow, and manage one or more projects.
• Ability to work effectively in a diverse work environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience working on a college/university campus.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations.
• First responder, first aid, CPP, AED certification(s).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and security reporting software.
• Familiarity with card access, fire and security alarms, and CCTV systems.

Application Instructions:

All applicants must attach the following for consideration: 

• Resume (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

The compensation range is $75,000 - $97,000 per year, DOQ.

Benefits at Augsburg

Augsburg University offers a competitive and comprehensive total rewards program including: 

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• A generous 403(b) matching program with an employer contributions of up to 8% upon eligibility.
• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees, spouses and dependents, and participation in the Tuition Exchange program with colleges and universities throughout the US.
• Generous paid time-off, including 14 paid holidays, 12 sick days, 2 community service days, and vacation of up to 22 days per year immediately upon hire.
• Employer-paid STD, LTD and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for all employees.

Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Statement

Augsburg is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, gender identity, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class.  

Augsburg University is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, familial status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. 

If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at phone number: 612-330-1058 or email: hr@augsburg.edu.