Associate Vice President, Public Safety

$185,000 - $218,000/Yr

College of William and Mary - Williamsburg, VA

Full-time - Senior

Onsite - Williamsburg, VA

101-250 employees

Educational Services

About the position

The Associate Vice President for Public Safety is the senior safety and security official at William & Mary, responsible for developing and leading a comprehensive public safety operation. This role encompasses various areas including Police, Security, Emergency Management, and Risk Management, ensuring a safe environment for the university community. The AVP collaborates with multiple departments to address safety concerns and oversees compliance with legal and regulatory mandates.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, implement, and lead a comprehensive public safety operation.
• Oversee Police, Security, Emergency Management, Risk Management, and related programs.
• Cultivate a spirit of service and partnerships within the public safety staff.
• Join with Student Affairs to address student mental health crises and safety concerns.
• Serve as Co-Chair of the Emergency Management Team and Chair of the Violence Prevention Committee.
• Manage legal and regulatory mandates, professional standards, and accreditation requirements.
• Lead strategic planning, fiscal management, and policy development for public safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public safety, emergency management, or a related field with significant relevant experience.
• Significant management experience in a federal, state, local, or university environment.
• Demonstrable administrative, leadership, and organizational skills in emergency management and safety training.
• Knowledge of the National Incident Management System.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience in law enforcement or public safety management and supervision.
• Knowledge of safety and security practices in higher education.
• Experience in identifying and mitigating targeted violence using evidence-based approaches.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance