Job Title | Public Safety Director |
Reports To | Auxiliary Services Director |
Classification | Classified Staff |
Annual Employment Length | 12 months |
Account | 15-7105-1-5101 |
Retirement | PEERS |
FLSA | Non Exempt |
Salary Schedule | Grade 5 Step 1 $47,524 |
Position Summary
The Director of Public Safety is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing comprehensive campus safety and emergency response programs at Mineral Area College. This position oversees public safety operations, federal compliance reporting, emergency communications, and serves as the college’s liaison with local law enforcement. The Director also manages the Darrell S. Cole Shooting Range and supports a safe environment for students, employees, and visitors across all Mineral Area College campuses.
Key Performance Indicators
Essential Functions
Required Behaviors, Competencies, and Skills
Excellent ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and the general public, de-escalate tense situations, and build positive relationships with the campus community and external partners.
Interpersonal skills:
Strong interpersonal, leadership, and crisis management skills.
Ability to assess situations, identify risks, analyze data and develop effective solutions.
Ability to collaborate with internal and external partners.
Technical skills:
Proficiency in using mass notification systems to quickly disseminate critical information during emergencies.
Familiarity with effective communication protocols.
Experience using records management for incident reporting and documentation.
Ability to analyze data for decision making.
Experience
Education:
Associate’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, emergency management, or related
field (Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, emergency management, or related field preferred).
Work Experience:
3–5 years of relevant experience in public safety, law enforcement, or emergency
management leadership. Experience working in higher education or with multi-campus institutions preferred.
Industry Knowledge:
Demonstrated knowledge of Clery Act, federal campus safety regulations, and best
practices in emergency response.
Experience using emergency alert systems, crisis communication platforms, or mass
notification software.
Certified Range Safety Officer preferred.
Work Environment and Physical Requirements
Primarily based on-site at the main campus in Park Hills, with responsibilities extending
to all MAC campuses.
May require evening, weekend, or on-call availability during emergencies or special
events.
Some travel may be necessary for training and inter-agency coordination.
Ability to move freely around campus, including navigating stairs, uneven terrain, and various indoor and outdoor environments potentially standing and walking significant distances during incidents, drills and training.
Ability to move and respond rapidly to emergency situations, which may involve periods of high physical and emotional stress.
Requires good visual and auditory sense to maintain awareness of surroundings and identify potential security concerns.
Mineral Area College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminateon the basis of race, color, national origin, gender identity, disability, age, religion, creed, sexual orientation,socioeconomic status,genetic and family medical history as defined by GINA, or marital or parental status, in admission/access to, or treatment/employment in its programs and activities.
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