Assistant Director Of Public Safety

Ramapo College of New Jersey (RCNJ) develops ethical leaders who serve as change agents across all sectors. The College’s unique interdisciplinary academic structure, its liberal arts core, its size (approximately 5,500 students), and its setting in the foothills of the Ramapo Mountains on the New Jersey/New York border provide an optimal environment for individualized, student-centered learning and leadership development. RCNJ’s designation as “New Jersey’s Public Liberal Arts College” by the State legislature is the foundation from which the College’s commitment to an accessible and transformative undergraduate and graduate education is realized.

Established in 1969, CondeNast Traveler named Ramapo one of the 50 Most Beautiful College Campuses in America. The barrier-free campus occupies 300 acres and is home to 52 bachelor’s degree programs spanning the arts, business, data science, humanities, education, nursing, social work, social sciences, and the sciences. Ramapo College boasts an average student/faculty ratio of 16:1 and an average class size of 21; affording students the opportunity to develop close ties to the College’s exceptional faculty. In addition, the College offers graduate programs leading to master’s degrees in Accounting, Applied Mathematics, Business Administration, Contemporary Instructional Design, Computer Science, Creative Music Technology, Data Science, Educational Leadership, Nursing, Social Work, and Special Education, as well as a Doctor of Nursing Practice. Every degree program is designed and delivered through the collaborative and interdisciplinary efforts of student-centered faculty scholars and staff who are committed to serving the public good through the delivery of an academically rigorous, inclusive, and a transformative collegiate experience. Ramapo is ranked #1 among New Jersey public institutions by College Choice and is recognized as the State’s top college on the list of Best Disability Schools by Great Value Colleges. Further commendations include designation as a “Military Friendly College” in Victory Media’s Guide to Military Friendly Schools, and as a leading college by U.S. News & World Report, Kiplinger’s, Princeton Review, and Money Magazine, among others.

EEO STATEMENT:

Ramapo College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Ramapo has a long history of advocating, advising, and supporting diversity, equity, and inclusiveness. Examples can be found in its mission statement, strategic plans, degree and course offerings, community outreach programs and other diversity programs. Ramapo’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is infused across all facets of the College; where the environment is welcoming, dedicated to social justice, respectful of freedom of expression, focused on educating and having an ongoing conversation regarding cultural competence and the benefits and importance of diversity.

Job Summary

Reporting directly to the Director of Public Safety, manages and leads the administration of operations and supervises the support function of the department. Exercises authority in the absence of the Director. Does related work as required.

Assists Director in developing services, implementing policies, and coordinating programming for

Public Safety needs of the campus.

Evaluates program operations and performance; recommends changes as required.

Responsible for performance assessment reviews (PARS) and oversees time off process for the Deapartment.

In coordination with the Director, prepares and manages the budget, including capital projects, for unit operations.

Ensures comprehensive written reports such as the annual security report and other security mandated forms are properly and promptly submitted and distributed.

Conducts Internal Investigations of department members that may lead to discipline.

Organizes and makes arrangements for training of department members as recommended by the Chief Security Officer and Director.

Chairs the Clery Committee and ensures and manages compliance with Clery Campus Safety Federal Regulations, including training of CSA’s and compilation of the Annual Security Report. Responsible for maintenance of legally required Campus Crime Log.

Manages and leads the establishment and maintenance of essential records and files; ensures compliance with Campus, State and Federal compliance with records and records requests.

Assists in managing and leading the development and management of the Campus Emergency Plan and readiness of Department members to include drills and table tops.

Manages CCTV, IT programs such as Law Soft, Power DMS, Millennium, RAVE, Blue Lights and Emergency phones.

Develops, implements and maintains comprehensive Standard Operating Procedures.

Manages the uniform contract, and dispersal of uniforms to officers. Oversees equipment needs, including vehicles of the Department as well as budgetary development for proposed new equipment, parking system.

Testifies, as required, at hearings in Judicial Affairs or at State, local, or Federal trials.

Acts as liaison to outside agencies

REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE:

Three (3) years of supervisory experience with a multi-shift Public Safety or law enforcement force environment. Employment history supervising unionized work force strongly preferred. Experience with a Higher Education residential and diverse student body is strongly preferred. Experience with emergency preparedness, particularly managing a complex organization during emergency/crisis situations strongly preferred.

LICENSE:

Appointee will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform the essential duties of the position.