Security Head

Job Description

1. Developing and Implementing Security Strategies: Strategic Planning: Creating long-term security plans and strategies aligned with the university's overall goals and objectives. Policy Development: Developing and updating security policies and procedures, ensuring they are in line with best practices and legal requirements. Risk Assessment: Identifying potential security risks and vulnerabilities on campus, such as theft, vandalism, and threats to personal safety. Security Measures: Implementing appropriate security measures, such as access control systems, surveillance systems, and emergency communication systems. Emergency Response: Developing and implementing emergency response plans for various scenarios, including active shooter situations, natural disasters, and medical emergencies. 2. Managing Security Operations: Staff Management: Recruiting, training, and supervising the security staff, including security officers, dispatchers, and other personnel. 24/7 Operations: Ensuring that security services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to respond to emergencies and provide support to the campus community. Incident Management: Overseeing the investigation of security incidents and coordinating with law enforcement and other relevant agencies. Compliance: Ensuring that all security operations comply with relevant laws, regulations, and university policies. Budget Management: Managing the security department's budget and ensuring that resources are used efficiently. 3. Fostering a Safe and Secure Environment: Community Engagement: Building positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and visitors to promote a culture of safety and security. Crime Prevention: Implementing crime prevention programs and initiatives to deter criminal activity on campus. Safety Awareness: Educating the campus community about safety and security measures and promoting responsible behavior. Collaboration: Working closely with other departments and external agencies to enhance campus safety and security. 4. Specific Responsibilities: Supervising security personnel: Ensuring that security staff are performing their duties effectively and professionally. Maintaining security systems: Overseeing the operation and maintenance of security equipment, such as surveillance cameras, access control systems, and alarm systems. Responding to emergencies: Leading the response to emergency situations and coordinating with other emergency responders. Enforcing university policies: Ensuring that university policies related to safety and security are followed by all members of the campus community. Providing security escorts and assistance: Assisting individuals on campus with security-related needs, such as escorts, jump-starts, and information. Liaising with law enforcement: Maintaining communication and collaboration with local law enforcement agencies. Preparing reports and documentation: Maintaining records of security incidents and preparing reports as needed.