Public Safety Manager, Department of Public Safety (DPS)

Summary of Position  

The Public Safety Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations and investigations conducted in the Department of Public Safety. Supervises all Public Safety Officers, including monitoring and enforcing policies, practices, and protocols within the Department of Public  Safety. This position coordinates investigative, enforcement, and educational activities with appropriate university officials and city and state agencies.

The hours for this position is 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Monday - Friday.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Supervise and schedule in-house and contracted public safety officers to provide a 24/7 campus presence, responding with urgent purpose to medical emergencies and security concerns.

• Manage the full lifecycle of staff development, including vetting, initial training, and ongoing certification tracking for officers, contractors, and student workers.

•  Lead the development of emergency response plans and crowd control strategies while collaborating with city officials (Police/Fire/EMS) for campus-wide events.

• Oversee the campus incident reporting process, conducting internal investigations and serving as the primary responder for significant issues during shifts.

• Ensure legal compliance by accurately classifying crimes, maintaining the daily crime log, issuing alerts, and compiling data for the Annual Security Report.

• Manage and budget for all security infrastructure, including CCTV, card access, radio systems, panic alarms, and the campus-wide keying strategy.

• Conduct routine security surveys of campus property and oversee audits and maintenance for patrol vehicles, medical supplies, and department equipment.

• Assist the Dean of Students and Title IX Coordinator on student conduct-related matters.

Additional Responsibilities 

• Serve as the primary authority in the Director’s absence and participate in university committees to guide campus-wide safety and security planning.

• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with university departments, students, and city officials to foster a unified approach to campus safety.

• Remain on-call for after-hours consultations and immediate response to critical incidents, ensuring leadership coverage during emergencies.

• Manage daytime dispatch functions, student-led safety programs, and the auditing of specialized inventory such as medical supplies and evidence.