Campus Community Safety Director

Western Technical College is a preferred employer in the 7 Rivers Region and is committed to providing a safe and respectful workplace for all co-workers. As an open-access institution, we proudly serve learners from all walks of life, recognizing that diverse backgrounds and lived experiences enrich our community and strengthen our mission. We are committed to creating a sense of belonging where everyone feels empowered to be themselves and supported in their personal and professional growth. This means actively identifying and removing barriers to opportunity and providing pathways to social and economic advancement. Western is deeply connected to the communities we serve, and we believe in the power of education to drive positive change. We seek individuals who are passionate about teaching and learning, dedicated to student success, and eager to collaborate in building a more vibrant, equitable community. If you share these values and are ready to make a meaningful impact, we invite you to explore this opportunity at Western.

Summary of Position: The Campus Community Safety and Emergency Management Director directs and coordinates the campus community safety and emergency management programs for the College including but not limited to: protecting the safety of student/staff/public, liaison with local law enforcement and community resources, loss prevention, parking enforcement, emergency management plan and response and security/safety training, education and awareness programs, and threat assessment. This position is responsible for providing occasional on-call assistance.

1. Maintain and uphold the College values of Learning, Excellence, Accountability, Diversity, Student Success, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect.

2. Complete all required college training and responsible for maintaining the skills necessary to complete the essential functions of the position as defined by the department.

3. Student Success is the cornerstone of Western's culture and the college may assign employees as needed to other areas or additional duties to foster this success.

4. Supervision and Training - Supporting Action/Task May Include:

• Direct the hiring, supervision, training, coaching and evaluation processes for Western campus community safety staff
• Provide instruction and training to College on crisis intervention, risk assessment, emergency management, and personal safety
• Meet regularly with Coordinator and support staff to discuss campus community safety plan and operations
• Develop, manage, and monitor campus community safety and technology budgets

5. Operations Management - Supporting Action/Task May Include:

• Advise senior leadership on interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations, and policies which may impact campus safety and security
• Establish partnerships and work collaboratively with community agencies including law enforcement, emergency services, parole and probation, emergency management, and health and mental health providers to address campus community safety needs
• Strategically plan and lead college-wide community safety efforts to ensure safety of students, staff and visitors
• Strategically plan and direct the College's emergency management plan, and develop and conduct tabletop, walk-through, functional and full-scale exercises, and drills
• Respond to and investigate crisis/emergent situations and/or violations of college policies during normal operational hours and after hours
• Evaluate and oversee building security systems related to access control, life safety and camera systems
• Represent Western and serve as content area expert on internal and external committees including Care Team, Risk Management Steering Team, DMI, regional Sexual Assault Response Team (SART), and regional Chief's group

6. Compliance - Supporting Action/Task May Include:

• Coordinate incident response, reporting and data collection in compliance with federal and state requirements including responsibility for serving as Clery Compliance Officer and completing and publishing Annual Security and Fire Report and Policy Statement (Clery Report) in accordance to Clery Act requirements.
• Lead investigator for Title IX related incidents (gender discrimination, sexual misconduct, stalking, domestic violence and dating violence).
• Conduct college safety and security assessments in accordance to Department of Homeland Security, District Mutual Insurance and CPTED guidelines; recommend preventative/corrective measures as necessary; and work with local, state, and federal agencies to improve campus community safety posture.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in related field with 4 yrs. Occupational experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in law enforcement/public safety
• Direct supervision experience

This position would include competitive salary, along with a wide variety of benefits available to full-time Western Technical College Employees. These benefits include: health, HRA, dental, life, retirement - Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), voluntary vision, supplemental Allstate insurance (accident, critical illness and cancer), pet insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance plans, flexible spending account for health & dependent care, employee assistance program (EAP), Employee Wellness Incentive, Education Reimbursement, and tax-sheltered retirement annuity programs - 457 & 403(b). We offer a range of paid leave including Bereavement, Casual Illness, Personal, Vacation, Holidays, Summer Fridays, Shut Down, Parental paid leave, Military paid leave, Volunteer leave, and Leave donation.

Non-Discrimination Notice

Western Technical College, in compliance with state and federal law, does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, marital status, sex, including sexual orientation and gender identity, veteran status, genetic testing or other legislated categories in employment, admissions, programs, or activities. Western prohibits retaliation against any individuals who bring forth any compliant, orally or in writing, to the College or government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. Western provides assurance that lack of English reading/speaking skills will not be a barrier to admittance and participation in the College. General inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination policies may be directed to:

John Heath
Director of Human Resources
Western Technical College
111 7th Street North
La Crosse, WI 54601
608-785-9464
WI Relay: 711