Samuel Merritt University
Health sciences university in Oakland, CA
Associate Director Safety & Security
Full-Time
$131k/yr
Mid
Bachelor's
Oakland, CA, USA
In Person
Onsite in Oakland, with travel to other SMU campuses as needed.
About the job
Requirements
- A high school diploma is required.
- Three to five years of security management experience is required, preferably in an educational or campus setting.
- A valid California Driver’s License is required.
- Knowledge of California Building Codes and Fire Life Safety Codes is required.
- The ability to maintain confidentiality is required.
- The ability to manage multiple tasks and respond under pressure is required.
- The ability to organize and prioritize workload is required.
- The ability to lift up to 10 pounds and to carry, push, pull, climb, kneel, and stoop is required.
- Computer use and material handling are required.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage security policies, protocols, and procedures in line with best practices and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct regular risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate security threats and enhance campus safety.
- Organize training sessions and drills for security staff and the university community on security procedures and emergency protocols.
- Manage site security, alarm monitoring, and other safety and security service vendors.
- Collaborate with Facilities and Information Technology on access control, surveillance cameras, and emergency notification systems.
- Conduct investigations into student, faculty, and staff inquiries, suggestions, and complaints regarding campus security incidents.
- Maintain records of security-related incidents and prepare reports for university administration and regulatory bodies, including the Annual Clery Report.
- Follow up on recommendations from insurance carriers or brokers to prevent or minimize losses.
- Support administration of insurance policies, including processing registrations, tracking exposure data, and reporting information.
- Assist with development and oversight of the risk management program and related policies, procedures, and plans.
- Coordinate risk, safety, and insurance programs and services for university properties.
- Evaluate claims and accidents, analyze claims information, identify hazards and loss trends, and recommend preventive and corrective actions.
- Assist with administration of the university’s workers’ compensation program and insurance.
- Investigate and analyze work-related accidents and injuries and monitor and resolve claims with brokers, insurance carriers, and employees.
- Ensure claims are entered accurately in the Risk Management Program system and prepare reports identifying claim trends.
- Coordinate with the Office of People and Culture to obtain required records and manage employee return to work.
- Identify potential areas of risk and implement preventive measures.
- Create risk management reports and presentations and collaborate with university departments to identify and mitigate risks.
- Develop, maintain, and communicate environmental health and safety policies and procedures.
- Assist with development and oversight of the safety program.
- Work with stakeholders to implement health and safety programs.
- Inspect workplace facilities for fire and life safety hazards and conditions and recommend corrective measures.
- Perform job safety analyses and recommend safety equipment and safe work procedures.
- Investigate employee inquiries, suggestions, and complaints regarding workplace health and safety issues.
- Maintain knowledge of federal, state, and local fire, safety, environmental, and health regulations and procedures.
- Create environmental health and safety reports and presentations.
- Develop and manage the Emergency Response Team program.
- Coordinate emergency response at the Oakland campus and facilitate communication among security personnel, law enforcement, and emergency response teams.
- Serve as a member of the Crisis Response Team.
- Assist with development, monitoring, and evaluation of a university-wide Emergency Operations Plan.
- Ensure university locations have necessary safety equipment and supplies.
- Maintain relationships with local, state, and federal emergency response agencies and emergency management departments.
- Travel to other SMU campuses to evaluate safety and security needs and implement measures as needed.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- Professional designations or certifications in a related field are highly desirable, such as the ASIS Certified Protection Professional certification.
- Experience in an educational or campus setting is preferred.
- The ability to develop strong community relations and build bridges between the campus community and surrounding community is desirable.
- The ability to work effectively with university culture and sensitivity to diversity issues is desirable.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, leadership, and organizational skills are desirable.
- A courteous and professional manner is desirable.
About the company
Samuel Merritt University is a private health sciences university in Oakland, California. It offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs for healthcare professions.
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