The Placement Exchange Job Board

_{Applications are being accepted for the position of director of campus safety. The director will implement, evaluate, and maintain effective procedures to assure the optimum level of security for students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, including the safeguarding of college property. This position supervises contracted staff members and is responsible for the review and enforcement of security, life safety, fire safety, parking policies and procedures, and crisis planning and preparedness.}

_{The Director will coordinate or assist with training and investigations of potential policy violations, assuring that investigations are dealt with professionally, sensitively, and in accordance with college policy and statutory legal guidelines. The position requires excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills and the ability to interact effectively with a variety of constituencies - especially students, employees, law enforcement and emergency response professionals, community leaders, and neighboring area residents. The director of campus safety has an important role to play in supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and ensuring that the staff can respond in ways that are culturally relevant to our student population.}

_{Preferred Skills}

• _{Supervisory, organizational and good written and verbal communication skills}
• _{CPR/First Aid/Defibrillator certification or ability to become certified within one year of employment}
• _{Knowledge of college-based campus safety procedures}
• _{Understand and appreciate current student issues}
• _{Ability to work independently}
• _{Diplomacy and ability to employ good judgment}
• _{Ability to remain calm, diffuse situations gracefully,  handle crisis and emergency situations with tact and diplomacy}
• _{Maturity supported by strong ethical character}
• _{Ability to relate to diverse populations}
• _{Tolerance for ambiguity}
• _{Sensitivity for the confidentiality of materials and information}
• _{Working knowledge of Microsoft software (Word, Excel) and e-mail}
• _{Ability to adjust to varied work hours}
• _{Good general physical condition and mobility}
• _{Ability to walk several flights of stairs repeatedly}
• _{Ability to occasionally lift up to 70 pounds}

_{Work Location & Conditions}

_{The position is expected to work in person on campus in Mount Vernon.  All requirements are subject to change over time, with possible modifications made to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.} 

_{The hiring pay range is $52,000 - $62,000. Cornell College offers a fantastic benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, HSA & FSA accounts, a TIAA 403(b) retirement account, and tuition remission and exchange for employees and dependents. We also offer life insurance, disability insurance, travel insurance, and accident insurance. And, all full-time staff begin with a 4-week vacation accrual along with 14.5 paid holidays in a year.}

_{Application Process}

_{The position will remain open until filled. To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and names and contact information of three references through Cornell's online application system.}

_{Cornell is an AA/EO employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. Cornell complies with Iowa's Smoke Free Air Act. Cornell utilizes E-Verify and requires satisfactory completion of a background check.}

Bachelor’s degree preferred. Three or more years of related experience are required. Must have a valid driver's license and be insurable to drive. Preferred experience with or understanding of best practices on a residential college campus.