UNIVERSITY OF MAINE AT FARMINGTON
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Director is expected to work and lead the department of Public Safety in a way that supports the mission of UMF, which is a residential campus where learning takes place outside the classroom as well as within it. UMF is a residential campus which means that learning takes place not only in the classroom but in all that takes place outside the classroom. . Every interaction with a student is an opportunity to educate, even when the student uses poor judgment. and for the student to learn and grow from any experience and especially when they exercise poor judgment. In this larger context p Positive relationships and the perception of being helpful even in upholding policies, rules and laws is important. The department is charged with educating the campus about safety; making recommendations with regards to safety, developing and managing programs with students regarding safety and their involvement in helping make the campus a safe place.
The director has responsibility for the overall leadership and supervision of all aspects of the department. This responsibility includes including planning, promoting, managing, evaluating and organizing the work, supervision of supervising personnel, administering the budget, and maintaining connections with outside entities. The director serves as a member of a variety of camps campus teams that address matters of safety and enforcement. All members of the department Ddevelop and maintain strong collaborative working relationships with on-campus and off- campus populations. These on- campus relationships are critical to effectively educating the campus about safety;, developing and manageing programs with students regarding safety, and their involvement and involving students in helping make the campus a safe place. Off campus relationships are cultivated to foster town- gown connections.
The director is responsible for ensuring that the University is effectively and efficiently served in the following areas and works with other departments on campus with regards to: emergency preparedness and response, protection of life and property, law enforcement and security at functions, crime control and investigation, alcohol and substance abuse policies, development and implementation of sexual assault/harassment policies, educational programming for personal and institutional safety, and implementation and monitoring of the parking system.
The specific responsibilities of the position within the context of the overall leadership of the public safety area include: director works visibly working with all aspects of the departments on campus so as to insure their on-going support; maintainsing and cultivatesing positive relations within the communities served; Mmanagesing UMF’s parking ticketTicketing program (AIMS); meetsing staff training needs; does record keeping that meets UMS, state and federal regulations; and ensuresing proper investigations of alleged questionable activity reported to the department. The director also develops and maintains effective University service programs such as personal and institutional safety courses for students, faculty and staff, the campus escort service, personal property identification and the whistle program.
The Director works to develop the proper professional and service oriented attitudes among members of the department. The director works with the department members ,working with staff in a manner that engenders trust, respect, and confidence and encourages them to support each other in pursuing the goals of the department. Within the department staff work in support of each other and the goals and activities of the department. Different staff hold different responsibilities, but work together in a shared manner so that the department achieves its goals and maintains its positive relationships with other entities and high standards. Plans and activities of the department are shared and input called for from everyone, including students, faculty staff, and supporting/related committees. An open flow of communication and ideas is critical to the development, execution and success of the program, and strong working relationships are valued.. Staff take this flow of communication between personnel with an attitude that things can always be done differently and better, but respecting the fact that people take different paths to get to the same ends. There will be strong working relationships and respect among staff.
The director is one of the college’s primary ambassadors to the public. Therefore it is critical and expected that the person: present him/herself and the college in a positive manner; knows the mission, goals and desired outcomes that UMF is advocating; and knows the faculty, staff and students and the activities associated with each so the nature of the college is in order to accurately present them. ed to the varied constituencies of UMF.
The director models personal ethical and professional behavior, behavior which reflects positively on the university, and abides by the professional standards as presented by the of professional organizations associated with public safety and higher education. The director will be a member in the Maine Chiefs of Police Association and other organizations. This help the director and must remain current regarding best practices, trends and technology in the overall management of the department. The dDirector communicates with other college and university police and security departments in order to maintain awareness of “best practices” in the profession as it relates to a on college campuses.
The Director of Public Safety reports to the Vice President for Administration and performs other appropriate tasks and special assignments. as assigned. Recommendations for changes in policies and procedures will be based in part on those recommended by the Maine Chiefs of Police Association and implemented upon approval of the Vice President for Administration.
Knowledge and Skills Qualifications:
Required:
1. Ability to work effectively within the culture of the University, with sensitivity to issues of diversity.
2. Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, the social sciences or related field.
3. Ten years’ experience in law enforcement involving progressively more complex assignments and supervisory responsibility. Must have the background and experience, as well as proven skills.
4. Must be cCertifiable as a police officer in the State of Maine.
5. Possess eExcellent written and oral communication skills.
6. Must have kKnowledge and demonstrated skills in Llaw Eenforcement administration, budget management, police procedures, emergency preparedness methods and processes, personnel development, strategic planning and policy development.
7. Knowledge of and experience in successful public relations. Skilled in developing strong community relations and building bridges between the Department and both the campus and the surrounding community.
8. Outstanding leadership ability with an appreciation for human dynamics and practical implementation skills.
9. Must have a cCollaborative and collegial style of leadership, with the ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, and to foster a team environment within the department.
10. Be able to Work using iIndependent judgment and initiative
Preferred:
1. Experience in a higher education environment, working with student populations, and experience managing a diverse work force highly desirable.
2. Master’s degree preferred.
Director of Public Safety
Job Description
Revised 2/14/20052/7/2005
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