Location: Decatur,IL, USA
Direct and oversee all police, security and emergency management activities and responsibilities at Millikin University. Act as the Universitys Clery Coordinator. Protect those who work, study and visit the university, as well as property, buildings, equipment and grounds. Prepare budgets, hire and train department personnel, create successful partnerships, both on-campus and off, sufficient to ensure the ethical and professional delivery of all services.
Exercise independent judgment and discretion on confidential matters. Promote a strategy of community policing while working together with university leadership and groups in an atmosphere of open, professional collaboration. Responsible for ensuring positive compliance with all relevant accreditation standards, maintaining compliance with all state and federal laws and regulations, and leveraging best practices to advance Public Safety as a respected and high performing department.
This position has been designated as an Essential Employee under the Emergency Preparedness Plan in order to ensure that University operations continue uninterrupted during periods of inclement weather, public health, or other emergencies. As such, the employee will likely be required to work even if Millikin University is administratively closed or in restricted operations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include, but are not limited to, the following:
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises the Public Safety Department staff. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the universitys policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training staff members, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining staff members; and addressing complaints and resolving issues.
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to succeed in a result-driven professional organization. Ability to manage results through a staff of direct and indirect employees. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to drive a team in a focused direction. Expert knowledge of higher education processes and practices. Professional performance and results working under pressure in a dynamic environment. Demonstrated proficiency with computers, including Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook. Customer, budget, quality, and delivery conscious mindset. Ability to establish priorities, work independently with minimal supervision, and facilitate teamwork. Highly organized, with the ability to plan, execute and multitask in order to meet deadlines and keep projects under budget. Must have a demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity and inclusion.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree Required.
Experience in leading emergency planning and management.
A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a law enforcement agency that includes sworn law enforcement officers with preference give to prior experience as an agency head, deputy agency head, or in a command-level role.
Proven track record of ethical, effective leadership in Public Safety and/or Law Enforcement.
The ability to think and plan strategically, to exercise excellent judgment and decision-making in stressful situations, and to problem-solve in a collaborative manner.
Previous experience administering and managing a delivery of comprehensive police services with a community-oriented and problem-solving approach, including trauma, mental health awareness and protection of life and property.
Preferred Qualifications The following credentials are preferred but are not mandatory for consideration for the position:
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information of three professional references to millikin.edu/employment. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Employment and first day of work is contingent upon successful completion of a background check. Millikin University is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates from traditionally underrepresented groups in this field are encouraged to apply. Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Millikin University is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn, and thrive. Millikin offers a competitive salary and full benefit package, including eligibility for tuition waiver.