About the Opportunity
JOB SUMMARY
Reporting to the Senior Director for Global Site Security within the Northeastern University Police Department, the Regional Security Director (RSD) role is a dynamic, forward-thinking position focused on the development of a campus public safety team as well as oversight of security standards across multiple locations.
The Regional Security Director will lead the day-to-day operations of the Oakland Public Safety Department alongside the current Director of Public Safety. The Public Safety Department is a mid-size team of civilian public safety officers, dispatchers, and administrative personnel that support the Northeastern University Oakland campus in a 24/7 capacity, supplemented with contracted security services.
This position will be based out of the Oakland Campus with occasional travel requirements to the West coast Global Network locations. Occasional travel to the East coast & International campus locations may also be required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
1) Oakland Public Safety Department (80%)
Lead the day-to-day operations and strategic growth of the Oakland Public Safety Department alongside the current Director of Public Safety. The Public Safety Department is a mid-size team of civilian public safety officers, dispatchers, and administrative personnel that support the Northeastern University Oakland campus in a 24/7 capacity, supplemented with contracted security services. There are currently 18 full-time employees, with significant expected growth.
Specific responsibilities will include:
In this role, the RSD will be expected to identify areas of improvement within the department, and present applicable solutions. This position requires a special focus on the continual professionalizing of the team, to include the development of the staffing model and training standards.
Another key area of focus will be community engagement and relationship development with surrounding organizations. Service and engagement with students, faculty, staff, and the entire Northeastern community will be a priority & focus. The RSD will be expected to expand the community engagement aspect of the public safety team, while establishing professional relationships within the city of Oakland, the Oakland Police Department, and other surrounding agencies.
As a safety & security leader on the Oakland Campus, the Regional Security Director will be required to perform site assessments of campus spaces, both current and proposed, and present recommendations for enhancements. The Regional Security Director will be expected to provide general safety and security guidance to all members of the community on numerous topics, including best practices related to the safekeeping of university personnel and assets. This position will be expected to represent the university’s public safety team at campus events, meetings, and discussion groups.
2) Global Network Sites (20%)
Travel several times a year or as needed to the Global Network sites located on the West Coast. These sites include but are not limited to: Vancouver, BC; Seattle, WA; San Jose, CA. Travel to additional site locations may be required dependent on university expansion. Travel to the other Global Network sites, including London and Canada, may be required occasionally. Responsibilities during Global Network travel will include: assessing the site for additional security recommendations, engaging with contracted security and local law enforcement, delivering staff and student trainings, and working with campus leadership to identify safety and security solutions. The RSD will be expected to prepare reports and recommendations based on travel observations. The RSD will also play a large role in delivering student orientation safety training annually for the Global Network locations.
This position requires a valid U.S. Passport and occasional international travel.
Oakland Public Safety Department (80%)
The primary responsibility for this position will be to lead the day-to-day operations and strategic growth of the Oakland Public Safety Department alongside the current Director of Public Safety. The Public Safety Department is a mid-size team of civilian public safety officers, dispatchers, and administrative personnel that support the Northeastern University Oakland campus in a 24/7 capacity, supplemented with contracted security services. There are currently 18 full-time employees, with significant expected growth.
Specific responsibilities will include:
In this role, the RSD will be expected to identify areas of improvement within the department, and present applicable solutions. This position requires a special focus on the continual professionalizing of the team, to include the development of the staffing model and training standards.
Another key area of focus will be community engagement and relationship development with surrounding organizations. Service and engagement with students, faculty, staff, and the entire Northeastern community will be a priority & focus. The RSD will be expected to expand the community engagement aspect of the public safety team, while establishing professional relationships within the city of Oakland, the Oakland Police Department, and other surrounding agencies.
As a safety & security leader on the Oakland Campus, the Regional Security Director will be required to perform site assessments of campus spaces, both current and proposed, and present recommendations for enhancements. The Regional Security Director will be expected to provide general safety and security guidance to all members of the community on numerous topics, including best practices related to the safekeeping of university personnel and assets. This position will be expected to represent the university’s public safety team at campus events, meetings, and discussion groups.
Global Network Sites (20%)
The RSD will be expected to travel several times a year or as needed to the Global Network sites located on the West Coast. These sites include but are not limited to: Vancouver, BC; Seattle, WA; San Jose, CA. Travel to additional site locations may be required dependent on university expansion. Travel to the other Global Network sites, including London and Canada, may be required occasionally.
Responsibilities during Global Network travel will include: assessing the site for additional security recommendations, engaging with contracted security and local law enforcement, delivering staff and student trainings, and working with campus leadership to identify safety and security solutions. The RSD will be expected to prepare reports and recommendations based on travel observations. The RSD will also play a large role in delivering student orientation safety training annually for the Global Network locations.
Additional Information
This is an on-call position, as the RSD will be expected to provide daily guidance to public safety officers as needed. This position will also be expected to respond accordingly in a support function for significant and critical incidents, and to partake in university leadership meetings to discuss these incidents.
This position will require extensive computer use, to include the preparation of high- level presentations, proposals, and executive briefings. Candidates applying for this position should have previous experience preparing high-level, professional documents and be proficient with Microsoft Word & Powerpoint.
This is a salary position, with the expectation that the RSD will maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate major university events and significant incidents.
In addition to the required and preferred qualifications below, the successful candidate will be able to demonstrate a knowledge of the current best practices and trends in the safety & security field. Applicants should have a proven track record of successful communication skills, both oral and written, and will be required to demonstrate these skills to varying audiences on a regular basis.
The RSD will be required to accept feedback from all levels within the university, and articulate comprehensive recommendations based on security needs. A balance of strategic vision and operational competency will be required.
The Regional Security Director will be expected to lead as a role model, and demonstrate professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the position. A customer service mindset balanced with a holistic, forward-thinking approach to safety & security is of utmost importance.
Position Type
Safety and Security
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Compensation Grade/Pay Type:
113S
Expected Hiring Range:
$123,395.00 - $178,921.25
With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
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