Safety & Security Specialist

Job Summary

Ashland Community and Technical College is accepting applications for a Safety and Security Specialist. This position is responsible for providing leadership planning coordination and oversight of all campus safety and security for the college as well as ensuring a safe and secure environment for students employees visitors and college property while supporting the institutions mission of teaching and learning.

Job Duties:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership and Administration:
Provide leadership and direction for all campus safety and security operations include supervision of the contracted security guards.
Develop implement and evaluate policies procedures and practices related to campus safety security emergency management and risk reduction.
Supervise train schedule and evaluate safety and security personnel.
Maintain accurate records reports and documentation related to safety and security activities and assist with Cleary and Minger reporting.

Campus Security Operations:
Oversee campus security functions including patrol operations and incident response.
Monitor and assess campus security risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
Coordinate investigations involving safety and security concerns.
Promote a visible and proactive security presence across all campus locations.
Serve as a member of the colleges emergency response and crisis management teams.
Act as the primary liaison with emergency responders during significant incidents.

Compliance and Safety Programs:
Ensure compliance with applicable federal state and local safety and security regulations.
Develop and administer training programs related to workplace safety and violence prevention
Monitor and implement best practices in higher education safety and security.
Assist with regulatory reporting and documentation requirements.

Collaboration and Community Engagement:
Build and maintain collaborative relationships with local law enforcement fire departments emergency medical services and community partners.
Serve on institutional committees related to safety risk management and emergency preparedness.
Provide safety and security education programs for students and employees.
Support a culture of safety preparedness and accountability throughout the college.
Cultivate relationships with students visitors and college employees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice Emergency Management Public Administration or equivalent experience.
Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement campus security emergency management public safety or a related field.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Valid drivers license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants that have graduated from the police academy.
Prefer an applicant with SRO certification
Experience in a higher education environment.
Prefer an applicant that has current knowledge of the colleges campus and operations.

Professional certifications such as:
o Certified Emergency Manager (CEM)
o Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
o Certified Healthcare Protection Administrator (CHPA)
o Physical Security Professional (PSP)
o FEMA Incident Command System (ICS) certifications

Additional Skills Requested:

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Demonstrated skills in de-escalation techniques.
Knowledge of campus safety security emergency management and risk assessment principles.
Knowledge of applicable laws regulations and best practices affecting higher education safety and security.
Strong leadership organizational and decision-making skills.
Ability to manage emergency situations calmly and effectively.
Excellent interpersonal communication and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to develop partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.

Physical Demands
Ability to patrol campus facilities and grounds.
Ability to respond to emergencies at any campus location.
May require standing walking climbing stairs and occasional lifting of up to 25 pounds.

Employee Rights -Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer -The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.