Chief of Campus Security

Job No: 495496 Work type: Staff Full-Time Location: Baton Rouge, LA Categories: Campus Police, Communications, Safety & Security Department: Campus Security / Public Safety Reports To: Vice Chancellor for Finance & Administration LEAD SAFETY. BUILD TRUST. PROTECT A COMMUNITY. Position Overview Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) is looking for a bold, strategic, and people‑centered Chief of Campus Security to lead campus safety efforts into the future. The Chief is the top law‑enforcement leader, providing strategic direction, operational management, and policy guidance for all campus public‑safety activities. This role modernizes public‑safety operations, builds community trust, and ensures adherence to federal, state, and system regulations. Duties and Responsibilities 25% – Strategic Leadership & Department Oversight: Provides executive leadership for all public safety operations, including patrol, investigations, and emergency response; establishes departmental vision, priorities, and performance standards aligned with institutional strategy. 20% – Compliance, Policy, and Risk Management: Develops, implements, and maintains policies and procedures in compliance with federal and state laws (including the Clery Act), LCTCS requirements, and law‑enforcement best practices; ensures audit readiness and risk mitigation. 15% – Emergency Preparedness & Crisis Management: Leads campus emergency‑preparedness planning and response; serves as a key member of the College’s Crisis Management Team; coordinates response protocols and continuity strategies. 10% – Community Engagement & Campus Partnerships: Builds and sustains relationships with students, faculty, staff, and external partners; promotes trust through visibility, transparency, and safety‑education initiatives. 10% – Organizational Development & Training: Establishes and promotes a culture of accountability, professionalism, and continuous improvement; oversees training, certification, and leadership development of public safety personnel. 10% – Operations & Technology Management: Oversees security technologies, parking operations, and identification systems to support a modern, efficient, and secure campus environment. 5% – Budget & Resource Management: Develops and manages departmental budget; ensures effective allocation of personnel, equipment, and financial resources. Required Education Bachelor’s degree in any field of study Required Experience 10+ years of progressive policing experience, including 5+ years in a command‑level position (e.g., Lieutenant, Captain, Commander, Division Chief). Ability to meet certification requirements under Louisiana Revised Statutes, LRS 17:1805, Authority of University or College Police Officer. Experience supervising sworn personnel and managing public safety operations. Knowledge of modern policing practices, emergency response, and regulatory compliance. Demonstrated leadership, communication, and organizational effectiveness. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Demonstrated law‑enforcement leadership experience with progressively responsible supervisory or management roles. Experience supervising sworn law‑enforcement personnel and managing public safety operations. Knowledge of modern law‑enforcement practices, including criminal and administrative investigations, community engagement, emergency response coordination, and professional accountability standards. Experience developing or implementing departmental policies and procedures. Experience coordinating with local, state, or federal law‑enforcement or emergency response agencies. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational management skills. Knowledge of Clery Act compliance and campus safety regulations. Required Licenses or Certifications Commissioned and completed POST‑certified firearms training. Preferred Education Master’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or related field. Preferred Experience Experience in higher‑education or campus law‑enforcement. Experience leading organizational change, modernization efforts, or departmental culture improvements. Experience implementing or managing security technologies (CCTV systems, access control, dispatch systems, etc.). Experience managing budgets and implementing security technology. Experience in professional development and training programs. Experience with Incident Command System (ICS) and emergency response coordination. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Completion of advanced police leadership or management training, such as the FBI National Academy or Northwestern University Center for Public Safety, or possession of related training obtained at a state level. Knowledge of Title IX compliance and campus safety regulations. Benefits As a member of the Louisiana Community and Technical College System, BRCC offers an attractive benefits package that includes retirement, multiple medical insurance options, supplemental insurances (dental, term life, disability, accident, vision), tax‑saver flexible benefits plans, 14 holidays per year (including a longer break at Christmas), generous vacation and sick leave, and an Employee Assistance Program. 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