Assistant Director of Campus Safety at Randolph-Macon… · Ashland

Randolph-Macon College invites applications for a full-time Assistant Director of Campus Safety. Reporting to the Director of Campus Safety, the Assistant Director serves as the department's second-in-command, holding the rank of Captain. This role provides direct supervision and operational leadership for Campus Safety personnel, helping to maintain a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The Assistant Director supports the College's mission of learning, teaching, and student development through proactive safety initiatives, community engagement, and effective incident response. Responsibilities include assisting with departmental policies and procedures, personnel recruitment and training, and fostering positive relationships throughout the campus community. The role emphasizes sound professional judgment, trauma-informed practices, de-escalation techniques, and a student-centered approach to campus safety.

Responsibilities

(Including, but are not limited to, the following):

• Assist in developing and implementing proactive campus safety, crime prevention, and de-escalation strategies, including departmental policies, procedures, community engagement initiatives, and training objectives.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and leadership of Campus Safety personnel, including assigning duties, managing schedules, conducting annual performance evaluations, coaching, promoting accountability, and supporting professional development.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training of new and existing Campus Safety personnel, ensuring compliance with College policies and Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS) certification and training requirements. Maintain DCJS Campus Security Officer (CSO) Instructor status.
• Coordinate specialized training in trauma-informed response, crisis intervention, mental health awareness, and appropriate interactions with students. Plan and facilitate annual tabletop exercises and practical drills in collaboration with local emergency response agencies and campus partners.
• Coordinate staffing and supplemental security coverage for athletic events, special events, and other major campus activities. Collaborate with local law enforcement, event organizers, and municipal agencies as needed.
• Conduct internal affairs investigations in collaboration with the Director of Campus Safety and coordinate with Human Resources and other College officials as appropriate.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs, Residence Life, Counseling Services, and other campus partners to respond appropriately to incidents involving student welfare, mental health concerns, behavioral crises, and other sensitive situations, emphasizing de-escalation, trauma-informed practices, and appropriate referrals.
• Foster positive and professional relationships with students, faculty, staff, visitors, local law enforcement, and community partners. Promote a welcoming, approachable, and service-oriented approach to campus safety.
• Oversee departmental equipment, vehicles, and technology, including uniforms, radios, body-worn cameras, AEDs, parking enforcement equipment, and other operational resources. Ensure timely procurement, routine maintenance, and proper handling and transfer of video and photographic evidence in accordance with established chain-of-custody procedures.
• Communicate significant campus safety incidents, potential media concerns, and matters involving student welfare or institutional risk to College administration. Issue campus safety bulletins, parking notifications, and other relevant communications as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Campus Safety.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to make critical decisions and communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to motivate, counsel, coach, mentor, supervise, and evaluate subordinates while promoting accountability and professional conduct.
• Ability to plan, cooperate, and communicate effectively with others, including the ability to deploy personnel appropriately in accordance with established priorities.
• Ability to establish short- and long-term goals that support the academic environment and mission of the College.
• Ability to take proactive measures to prevent crime on campus and effectively assess, respond to, and recommend appropriate courses of action in sensitive or difficult situations.
• Familiarity with Human Resources practices and knowledge of applicable federal and state laws.
• Knowledge of Title IX requirements and the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act, including the ability to train departmental personnel to ensure compliance.
• Knowledge of trauma-informed practices, crisis intervention, and conflict de-escalation, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with Student Affairs, Residence Life, and other campus partners while respecting confidentiality and student privacy.
• Knowledge of third-party Rydin vehicle citation processes and the ability to train patrol officers in the effective use of the system.

Qualifications

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The position frequently requires the assessment of safety risks, evaluation of situations, and recommendation of appropriate actions in the best interests of the College and its campus community. Duties may involve physical risks when responding to belligerent trespassers, injured persons, or other emergency situations, including potential exposure to bodily fluids. The employee must maintain the physical fitness necessary to protect themselves and provide protection and assistance to the campus community. The position also requires ongoing evaluation of risks and potential liability associated with the actions of Campus Safety personnel. This is an essential position requiring the employee to report to work during inclement weather, participate in an on-call rotation, and respond to emergencies as necessary.

The College

Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon has approximately 1,800 students and is located in Ashland, VA, a residential community 15 miles north of Richmond and 90 miles south of Washington D.C., thereby having all the benefits for its students, faculty and staff of a dynamic metropolitan area which serves as the state capitol. Over 85% of students reside on campus. For more information about the College see www.rmc.edu.

Randolph-Macon College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, disability, or veteran status in its education or employment programs or activities.

Application

Please complete an online application at https://bit.ly/48SCeig to include uploading a resume, letter of interest, and contact information for two professional references addressed to: Claudia Burcham, HR Generalist. Screening of applications will begin immediately.