Associate Director for Emergency Management and Campus Safety

Job Posting:

JR101761

Associate Director for Emergency Management and Campus Safety (Open)

Department:

BSU Police Administrator, PM Position Type:

Regular Open Date:

04-03-2026

Close Date:

$140,000-$150,000

Job Description:

The Associate Director for Emergency Management and Campus Safety is housed within the Department of Risk Management reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives with a dotted line to the Chief of Police. This is a sworn position and will require the successful completion of the State of Maryland Police Academy or a comparative and compliance certification course. The Associate Director for Emergency Management and Campus Safety is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of the University's Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), program, and related campus safety initiatives. This role serves as owner for emergency management and EOP implementation:

• tEnsuring compliance with USM policies;
• tStrengthening cross-campus preparedness, engaging internal and external stakeholders; and
• tTranslating plans into operational readiness Emergency Operations Plan and Implementation Lead the review, refresh, and active implementation of the University Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) to ensure alignment with USM policies and Institute of Higher Education best practices.

Develop functional annexes to the EOP, such as campus evacuation, lockdown and shelter-in-place, and special events protocols. Serve as the University's primary lead for emergency management planning, execution, and after-action review. Coordinate tabletop exercises, drills, and readiness activities tied to EOP implementation. Ensure emergency response roles and responsibilities are clearly defined across campus partners. Emergency Preparedness Communications Oversee the accuracy, completeness, and ongoing maintenance of the University's Emergency Preparedness webpage. Expand emergency preparedness content beyond Police-only practices to reflect a whole-campus response model, including coordination with Facilities, Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, Residence Life, Dining, and other key partners within the USM system and City of Bowie/Prince George's County. Support accessible, clear, and actionable emergency preparedness communications for campus audiences. Emergency Management Governance and Committees Provide leadership for the Emergency Preparedness Committee, including confirming membership, establishing and maintaining meeting cadence, and developing agendas tied to operational priorities. Support governance structures that promote cross-functional collaboration and shared accountability for emergency readiness. Participate in or support a Campus Safety Committee focused on non-emergency safety risks, prevention, and mitigation strategies. Campus Safety Training and Education Develop and coordinate the 2026 Campus Safety Training Schedule, including training tied to EOP implementation and role-based and audience-specific programming for faculty, staff, students, and leadership. Lead and/or coordinate trainings for safety initiatives, including Run, Hide, Fight and Active Shooter, drug trends and awareness, cyber bullying and online threats, sexual assault and victim/witness services. Lead or coordinate National Campus Safety Month programming and related awareness efforts. Track participation, outcomes, and training effectiveness. Campus Safety Initiatives (PD Support Role) Support the Department of Police and Public Safety leadership in the planning, implementation, and assessment of campus safety initiatives, including: Clery Act compliance and reporting support Campus camera systems Panic button systems Metal detectors and related access-control measures Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure initiatives align with institutional risk priorities and operational capacity. Undertake vulnerability assessments to identify gaps and strengthen overall campus safety and security. Key Competencies and Qualifications Experience in public safety, law enforcement, emergency management, or crisis management. Demonstrated ability to translate policy and plans into operational execution. Strong cross-functional coordination and facilitation skills. Familiarity with the Clery Act, emergency notification systems, and campus safety infrastructure preferred.

Additional Job Information:

Benefits include medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance; paid time for paid sick leave, annual leave, and personal leave; 12 paid holidays per year, tuition remission; employer-funded pension and supplemental retirement accounts. Bowie State University shall not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or veteran status. All policies, programs, and activities of Bowie State University are and shall be in conformity with all pertinent Federal and state laws of nondiscrimination including, but not limited to: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination Act, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Federal Executive Order No. 11375, and Article 49B of the Annotated Code of Maryland. This commitment applies in all areas and embraces faculty, staff, and students. Equal opportunity of access to academic and related programs shall be extended to all persons. Bowie State University shall have as its firm objective equal opportunity in recruitment and hiring, rate of pay, all other promotions, training, retention and dismissals, for all employees and applicants for employment. The University will stress equal access for employees and applicants for employment to all programs and services provided by the University both on and off campus. The University will also provide equal opportunity and an atmosphere of nondiscrimination with respect to women and members of minority groups in all its operations. In addition, the University shall promote equal opportunity and equal treatment through a positive and continuing Affirmative Action Program. The University makes, and will continue to make, reasonable accommodations to promote the employment of qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the University's business. In addition, employees and applicants will not be subjected to harassment, intimidation, threats, coercion, or discrimination because they have engaged in, or may have engaged in, activities such as filing a complaint, assisting or participating in an investigation, compliance review or hearing, or opposing any act or practice made unlawful, or exercising any other right protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended or the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended.