Position Description – Director of Public Safety
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POSITION DESCRIPTION |
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Position
Title: |
Director
of Public Safety |
FLSA
Status: Exempt |
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Reports to: |
Vice President of Fiscal and Physical Affairs |
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Department: |
ABAC Police
Department (Fiscal and Physical Affairs) |
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Date
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June
2005 |
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BASIC FUNCTION |
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The Director
of Public Safety provides supervision for the ABAC Police Department. This involves ensuring the highest
standards of service, staffing, and training for the unit. The Director of Public Safety also serves
as a liaison with other law enforcement and public service agencies in |
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NATURE
& SCOPE |
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The Director of Public
Safety reports to the Vice President of Fiscal and Physical Affairs, although
he/she is free to make most decisions without supervision or approval. The incumbent supervises approximately 15
employees, including many law enforcement officers. The ABAC Police Department
must function as a team in order to provide services successfully to the
campus community. In such a setting,
the Director of Public Safety serves as the team leader. It is his/her responsibility to hire
qualified employees, provide proper training and materials, and give
assignments. The incumbent must practice
superior interpersonal communication skills in order to motivate the team. These communication skills also play a large
role as the incumbent represents the team to College administration,
community public service agencies, and state agencies. The Director of Public
Safety must employ outstanding problem solving and dispute resolution
ability. Situations are frequently
encountered where these skills are not only valuable, but also vital to
success. The incumbent must be
assertive and command respect, yet tactful and respectful of the opinions and
rights of others. The ability of the
incumbent to handle delicate situations has a great affect on the outcome of
the dispute or problem. In addition, this position
requires an individual who possesses high morals, ethics, and
compassion. The Director of Public
Safety often is placed in situations where these characteristics are critical
to success. Advanced knowledge and
understanding of state and local laws is necessary in order to make ethical
judgments. A high degree of integrity
must be demonstrated in all instances. |
Position Description – Director of Public
Safety
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PRINCIPAL
ACCOUNTABILITIES |
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Maintains the
level of law enforcement service for the campus community, the Ø
Maintains
compliance with State of Ø
Supervises parking enforcement, safety, and
fire safety officers on campus Ø
Oversees
special event security Ø
Responsible for
Homeland Security on campus Ø
Administers the
Public Safety budget Ø
Oversees
parking operations |
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BUDGETARY
RESPONSIBILITIES |
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The incumbent administers
the Public Safety budget of approximately $460,000, as well as grants from
the Georgia Emergency Management Administration of approximately
$20,000. In addition, the Director of
Public Safety manages contracts with the |
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SPECIALIZED
KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED |
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This position requires a
Masters degree in Public Administration and seven to ten years of
experience. In addition, the Director
of Public Safety must have Georgia Peace Officers Certification, and
Executive Development Certificate, a degree from |