Campus Safety Operations Manager

Job Title Campus Safety Operations Manager Location Beacon College Leesburg, FL. Department Campus Safety Supervisor Title Director, Campus Safety Division Student Affairs FLSA Classification Exempt Job Grade TBD Position Type Level Professional

JOB SUMMARY

The Campus Safety Operations Manager oversees the daily operations of the Campus Safety Department. This role plays a key part in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Campus Safety Operations Manager oversees campus security operations, supervises personnel, ensures compliance with federal and state safety regulations, and cultivates a proactive safety culture across the institution.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND TASKS

Oversee daily operations of the Campus Safety team, including patrol functions, incident response, notifications, and documentation. Review, approve, and classify incident reports. Supervise, train, mentor, and evaluate campus safety officers and staff. Develop and implement safety policies, protocols, and incident response procedures. Ensure institutional compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and other applicable regulations. Coordinate campus emergency preparedness, including drills, training sessions, and communication systems. Conduct investigations into campus incidents, accidents, and policy violations. Collaborate with student affairs, facilities, residence life, and local law enforcement agencies to support a safe campus climate. Manage scheduling, staffing, and resource allocation for campus safety operations. Monitor and analyze reports to identify trends and recommend improvements. Serve as part of the institution's emergency management team. Conduct investigations as needed, including access control records and camera footage. Participate in all professional development activities and other meetings as assigned Serving on College committees as needed. All other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Public Safety, Emergency Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).

Experience:

2+ years of related experience, including supervisory or leadership experience.

Licensing:

Maintain a valid Florida driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle report (MVR) are required to drive Beacon College vehicles. Maintain a Florida Class D security license. Ability to work varying hours, including nights, weekends, and special events as needed.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience working in a higher education environment. Prior experience in campus safety, law enforcement, security management, or related discipline Proven skill in working with technology-based security systems.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Familiarity with Clery Act, V.A.W.A., and

F.E.R.P.A

compliance and Title IX considerations. Strong understanding of emergency response, crisis management, and safety best practices. Excellent communication, decision-making, and conflict‑resolution skills. Proficiency with Microsoft-based applications. Strong service orientation with a demonstrated ability to effectively meet the needs of and work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, and public. Ability to work in demanding and stressful situations while practicing good judgment. Communicate in real-time during fluid, high-stress, and rapidly evolving situations. Strong service orientation with a demonstrated ability to effectively meet the needs of and work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, staff, faculty, and public. Strong ability to remain composed and maintain a clear focus during high-stress situations.

ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation(s), can perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and college, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 50 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Beacon College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success.