Associate Vice President, Public Safety
William & Mary

Position Number:

FP974W

Associate Vice President, Public Safety

Full Time Professional

William & Mary

940000 Campus Police

The Office of Public Safety provides a wide range of services needed to successfully operate a preeminent, public liberal arts and sciences university during routine, as well as, extraordinary circumstances. Through professional expertise and community partnerships, we protect people, property, and the environment. We ensure that people are safe and feel safe while researching, teaching, learning, living, or visiting on campus. We engage in planning, mitigation, response, recovery, and sustainability efforts. We serve as dedicated colleagues in a vibrant and inclusive university community. To be successful we approach our charge with highly developed competencies, professionalism, inclusivity, collaboration, creativity, integrity, flexibility, and compassion.

The Associate Vice President for Public Safety is the senior safety and security official of the university. The AVP is responsible for developing, planning, implementing, and leading a comprehensive public safety operation that includes Police, Security, Emergency Management, Risk Management, Business Continuity Planning, Violence Prevention, Threat Assessment, and the Emergency Operations Center. It is critical that duties be performed with a strategic focus on the needs of a preeminent research university, based in the Arts and Sciences, and in a manner consistent with the stated values of W&M. The AVP must cultivate a spirit of service and partnerships, where staff use everyday education to prevent unsafe practices and discourage unwanted behaviors. In this culture, public safety staff learn to use accountability measures for valid purpose and with sensitivity.The AVP joins with Student Affairs in campus-wide efforts to prevent and respond appropriately to student mental health crises, acts of sexual violence, and other critical safety concerns. The AVP oversees legal and regulatory mandates, professional standards, and accreditation requirements. The AVP serves as Co-Chair of the Emergency Management Team, Chair of the Violence Prevention Committee as required by Virginia Code Section 23.1-805, Chair of the Activities & Events Planning and Response Team (AEPRT), and member of the Risk Management Committee.The AVP is responsible for all aspects of values-based leadership, strategic planning, fiscal management, policy development, human resource management, organizational change, liaison to stakeholders, career development, succession planning, and liaison to Local, State, and Federal public safety agencies and community organizations.

Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of William & Mary. Applications, communications, nominations, and inquiries can be submitted through https://www.lindauerglobal.com/career-opportunity/associate-vice-president-public-safety-william-mary-university/. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

Yes

Exempt

No, this is a continuing E&G funded position and not term-limited

12 month - Continuing

Faculty or Staff: 12 month

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major studies in criminal justice, public safety, emergency threat response management, homeland security, forensic psychology or a related field with significant relevant experience.
• Significant experience in management of a federal, state, local, or university environment.
• Demonstrable administrative, leadership, and organizational skills with experience in emergency management, emergency communications, safety training, continuity of operations, threat assessment/risk management, and related health and safety programs.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the National Incident Management System.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality across a wide range of written and oral communication and information.
• Excellent interpersonal skills as well as oral and written communication skills.

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major studies in criminal justice, public safety, emergency threat response management, homeland security, forensic psychology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Significant experience in law enforcement or public safety related management and supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety, security, or law enforcement practices at an institution of higher education.
• Practical experience in the identification and mitigation of targeted violence using an evidence-based approach such as the National Threat Assessment model or federal model.

Not eligible

Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor's ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.

$185,000-$218,000 commensurate with experience.

All hiring rates are commensurate with relevant experience up to the advertised amount considering internal alignment.

U22

William & Mary offers our employees a full array of benefits including retirement, health insurance with options for expanded dental and vision along with group and optional life insurance with coverage for spouse and children, flexible spending accounts, and an EAP (Employee Assistance Program).

Our employees enjoy additional university benefits such as educational assistance, professional development, wellness benefits, and a robust holiday schedule. All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more. To learn more, go to: https://www.wm.edu/offices/uhr/benefits/index.php?type=none

11/06/2024

Yes

Lindauer, a global search and talent firm, has been retained to conduct this search on behalf of William & Mary. Applications, communications, nominations, and inquiries can be submitted through https://www.lindauerglobal.com/career-opportunity/associate-vice-president-public-safety-william-mary-university/. Consideration of candidates will continue until the position is filled.

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.