ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT SAFETY AND SECURITY

Position Information

Posting NumberSRGV9008

Working TitleASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT SAFETY AND SECURITY

Number of Vacancies1

LocationEdinburg, Texas

DepartmentPlanning and Construction

FTE1

FLSAExempt

Scope of Job

The Associate Vice President ( AVP ) for Safety and Security serves as the senior leader responsible for the strategic vision, operational oversight, and continuous improvement of the University’s comprehensive safety, security, and emergency preparedness programs. Provide executive leadership and administrative direction for the University Police Department, Emergency Management, Environmental Health & Safety ( EHS ), and Clery Act compliance.

Description of Duties

• Ensures a safe, secure, and resilient campus environment that supports the University’s academic mission while fostering trust, transparency, and collaboration with students, faculty, staff, and external partners.

• Provides strategic leadership to the University Police Department, Emergency Management, Environmental Health & Safety ( EHS ), and Clery Act compliance.

• Develops and implements a comprehensive, enterprise-wide safety and security strategy aligned with institutional goals.

• Coordinates emergency preparedness exercises with clinical leadership to ensure continuity of patient care during disasters.

• Advises executive leadership on risk management, crisis preparedness, regulatory compliance, and emerging threats.

• Establishes policies, standards, and performance metrics for safety and security operations.

• Leads long-term planning, including technology investments, infrastructure improvements, and staffing models.

• Directs the University’s comprehensive emergency management program consistent with national frameworks (e.g., Federal Emergency Management Agency ( FEMA ) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security National Incident Management System).

• Oversees development, testing, and maintenance of the University’s Emergency Operations Plan and lead campus-wide preparedness initiatives, drills, exercises, and after-action reviews.

• Oversees programs related to occupational safety, laboratory safety, hazardous materials management, fire safety, and environmental compliance.

• Designs, plans, monitors UTRGV security at multiple sites to ensure the safety of all students, staff and visitors.

• Coordinates security with all local agencies to ensure seamless services for events and activities.

• Provides executive oversight for institutional compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act.

• Plans and provides appropriate security for guests and for special events.

• Coordinates special projects for the President of UTRGV .

• Coordinates community/governmental agency interactions to further the success of the University.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university.

Preferred Education

Master’s degree from an accredited University.

Licenses/Certifications

None.

Required Experience

Seven (7) years progressively responsible experience in campus safety, law enforcement, emergency management or related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience obtained in Higher Education.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required. UTRGV is a distributed institution which requires presence at multiple locations throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Other

• Work requires strong written, interpersonal, customer service, analytical, and supervisory skills.

• Work requires demonstrated success in planning, problem solving, and managing highly skilled work force.

• Work requires ability to design and implement pragmatic, timely solutions.

• Work requires ability to be team player, bringing creative and innovative approach to management.

• Work requires responsibility for review, development, recommendation, and implementation of policies.

• Work requires responsibility for development and tracking of budget accounts.

• Work requires exercise of considerable judgment and great attention to detail.

• Must be available for on-call responsibilities and emergency response.

• May be required to respond to campus incidents outside regular business hours.

• Regular interaction with executive leadership, governing boards, and external agencies.

Physical Capabilities

N/A

Employment CategoryFull-Time

Minimum SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Posted SalaryCommensurate with Experience

Position Available Date06/10/2026

Grant Funded PositionNo

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EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Social Security Number *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io and/or View email address on click.appcast.io.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of Human Resources.

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Posting Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Are you now, or previously, employed by The University of Texas System or any of its institutions?

• Yes - I currently am employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Yes - I have previously been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• No - I have never been employed by the UT System or its institutions

• Are you a current UTRGV employee?

• Yes

• No

• Please select your highest level of completed education.

• 6th grade education

• 10th grade education

• High School Diploma or GED

• Associates Degree, Technical, or Trade School Degree/Certification or 60 Hours of College Hours

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited university

• Masters Degree from an accredited university

• Ph. D. or other terminal degree from an accredited university

• None of the above

• Please provide the field of study for your education:

(Open Ended Question)

• Do you meet the minimum requirements for this position?

• Yes

• No

• Please indicate the number of years of work experience you have directly related to the position in which you are applying for:

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

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• 8 years

• 9 years

• 10 years

• Over 10 years

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Reference Letter 1

• Reference Letter 2

• Reference Letter 3

• Certifications and Licenses

• Training Certificates

• Other Document

• List of 3 References

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Additional Document