Savannah State University
Position Description – Director of Public Safety
and Campus Security
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Director of Public Safety and Campus
Security
Reports to:
VP Business and Financial Affairs
Division:
Business and Financial Affairs
Date Prepared:
September, 2015
FLSA Status: Exempt
BASIC FUNCTION
The Director of Public Safety and Campus Security is responsible for maintaining the safety and security of Savannah State
University. This position serves as a resource and advisor to the University on matters related to campus safety and secuity, and
ensuring proper operations of the University’s Public Safety Department. Oversees the leadship and directs functions of the
department to include communcations, investigations, police patrols, community outreach and administration of the Public Safety
Department.
NATURE & SCOPE
Under the supervision of the Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs, plans, organizes, directs and evaluates all
activities of the Public Safety Department, ensuring compliance with all laws, University policies and procedures; remain abreast
of safety/security and legal issues impacting the field of campus safety and security.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITES
 Safeguards the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, visitors, service providers and University property; directs and
participates as needed, with criminal investigations, crime prevention, community relations, special events and security
functions.
 Provides leadership, direction, and guidance on campus safety, security, and emergency management policy development
and long-term planning to ensure effective allocation and use of University resources related to those issues.
 Advises the Vice President on current events, trends and best practices in emergency preparedness and makes
recommendations for SSU enhancements using a team approach.
 Develops positive working relationships with the campus community to include students, staff, faculty, visitors, and
members of the community.
 Confers with a wide-range of personnel as well as law enforcement to plan, coordinate and evaluate services/activities, in the
coordination/handling of emergencies and various safety/security problems/issues, exchange information and the like.
 Work occasionally weekend and night shifts when needed and be available via cellular telephone or other electronic devise,
as provided.
 Ensures reports are timely filed with federal, state and local agencies.
 Ensures the SSU Department of Public Safety and Security functions in accordance with all policies and regulations of the
University System of Georgia.
 Performs related duties as required.
Savannah State University
Position Description – Director of Public Safety
and Campus Security
SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND/OR COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or law enforcement with minimum 10 years of experience in law enforcement or, an
associate’s degree plus 10 years of relevant training and experience, or a combination of education and experience from which
comparable knowledge and skills are required. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid GA driver’s license. Ability to achieve
and maintain weapons qualification. Ability to meet current requirements and certification set forth by the Police Officer
Standards and Training Council (POST) for the State of Georgia. Good communications skills, ability to keep complex records
and the ability to perform well under stress in a calm, efficient manner.
Graduation from one or more of the following: FBI National Academy, Georgia Law Enforcement Command College, or an
equivalent leadership development course program is preferred.