Director of Life Safety

Salary: $78,400.00 - $105,000.00 Annually
Location : College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN
Job Type: Exempt, Administrative Staff, Full Time
Job Number: 02142
Department: Life Safety - SJU
Opening Date: 12/18/2025


Position Summary
The Life Safety department at Saint John's University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Director of Life Safety.

Why Join Us?

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit mycsbsju.edu/jobs.

The Director of Life Safety provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for campus security functions at Saint John's University (SJU), working in close partnership with the College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and serving both the SJU community and the Order of Saint Benedict.

This role emphasizes strong coordination through shared resources, aligned processes, and intentional knowledge sharing to enhance safety, responsiveness, and service delivery across both campuses. The Director oversees emergency medical services (EMT program), campus dispatch operations, patrol teams, and coordination of the Saint John's Fire Department, ensuring a safe, resilient, and student-centered environment.

The Director is a key leader within the Crisis Response Framework and partners closely with internal stakeholders and external agencies to advance operational excellence, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement in life safety services.

Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John's University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decision-making processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable, inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.

CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions, visit


The posted wage represents CSB and SJU's good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and skills, and may fall outside of the range indicated.

Responsibilities
Leadership and Operations - 25%

• Lead and oversee the EMT program, dispatch operations, patrol teams, and coordination with the Saint John's Fire Department.
• Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate professional staff and student employees.
• Foster a service-oriented, student-centered culture emphasizing safety, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Develop staffing models, training programs, and performance standards.
• Coordinate security and parking arrangements for all conferences, events, liturgies, and student activities.
• Promote a safe educational and work environment through coordinated efforts with Facilities Management, Human Resources, Student Development, Residential Life, and the Order of Saint Benedict.
• Investigate all criminal activity and policy violations.
• Serve as the University and Order liaison with outside law enforcement agencies

Emergency Management and Crisis Response - 25%

• Serve as a core participant in the Crisis Response Framework.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, response, and recovery activities.
• Collaborate with local, regional, and state emergency response agencies.
• Participate in drills, tabletop exercises, and after-action reviews.

Compliance, Reporting, and Risk Management - 25%

• Ensure timely and accurate completion of the Annual Security Report (ASR).
• Oversee incident reporting systems and data integrity.
• Ensure compliance with Clery Act requirements, NFPA standards, and other applicable regulations.
• Collaborate with Title IX campus partners to support timely response, documentation, and coordination related to safety and security aspects of Title IX matters, including incident reporting, evidence preservation, emergency response, and compliance with institutional protocols, while maintaining confidentiality and trauma-informed practices.

Technology and Systems Oversight- 25%

• Oversee card access management systems and access control troubleshooting.
• Manage alarm monitoring and proprietary dispatch systems.
• Partner with IT, Facilities, and vendors to ensure system reliability and integration.

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications
Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with five or more years of qualifying experience in security operations or emergency management; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading teams in life safety, public safety, emergency services, or security.
• Experience working with external agencies.
• Experience in higher education or complex campus environments.
• Familiarity with NFPA standards, Clery Act and Title IX.
• Knowledge of incident reporting tools, access control systems, and dispatch operations.
• Willingness and ability to respond outside of normal business hours, including evenings, weekends and emergency situations.
• Experience supervising student employees preferred.
• Five or more years of experience leading teams or programs focused on life safety, public safety, emergency services, or security operations.

Physical requirements:

• Requires working at a computer, including typing, reading from a screen, and using various software programs essential for the role.
• Occasionally required to lift or move items up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to tolerate working in varying temperatures and weather conditions.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.

Travel requirements:

• Occasional travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.

To Apply
Applications are accepted online by clicking on "Apply." Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a cover letter and resume.

If you require an accommodation to participate in the SJU hiring process, please contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io or


It is the policy of SJU to conduct a pre-employment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. Saint John's University also utilizes E-Verify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.

Saint John's University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
The College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University (CSB/SJU) provides a comprehensive fringe benefit program. This brochure provides a summary of the current benefits offered at the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John's University.


HEALTH INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage in the health insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect medical coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.

DENTAL INSURANCE
Employees are eligible for coverage in the dental insurance plan on the first of the month following date of hire. If you elect dental coverage for yourself, you may also choose to cover your eligible dependents. The employee and CSB/SJU share in the cost of this benefit.

LIFE INSURANCE
CSB/SJU provides a Basic Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) policy to employees. This insurance is effective on the first of the month following date of hire. The amount of term insurance provided is based on your annual salary.


You may also purchase additional life insurance in increments of one, two, three, or four times your annual salary. There is also a dependent life insurance package available.

LONG-TERM DISABILITY
After one year of benefit eligible employment, CSB/SJU provides disability coverage in the event of an illness or injury that prevents you from working.
VACATION
Paid vacation is accrued based upon FTE and the number of years employed. Vacation is cumulative from year to year to a maximum of 240 hours.


Employees working 100% time receive the following:


Vacation days per year Years employed
16 days 1-10 years
20 days 11+ years

HOLIDAYS
Full-time employees receive 18 paid holidays a year.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS
HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT
These plans allow employees to set aside part of their salary on a pre-tax basis to pay for IRS approved expenses.


VISION PLAN
This voluntary plan offers affordable vision coverage for routine eye exams, eyeglass lenses and frames, and contact lenses. Discounts on hearing exams and hearing aids are also included.

TUITION REMISSION
Tuition remission is an educational benefit provided by CSB/SJU. A full-time employee and spouse (if applicable) are eligible for tuition free educational benefits the first full semester after six months of employment. Full time employees may enroll for one undergraduate course per term, which includes summer: up to a maximum of 2 courses per year.


There is also a tuition remission program for dependent children of full-time employees. This program provides a financial resource to a son or daughter for meeting the tuition costs of undergraduate education. Eligibility begins the fall or spring semester following 2 years (24 months) of continuous full-time employment. There are also two consortia programs in which CSB/SJU participate where employees' children may apply for scholarships to attend other colleges/universities.


Tuition assistance is also available at Saint John's Preparatory School for the dependents of full-time employees.


PARENTAL LEAVE
A paid leave (up to 15 days) will be granted to eligible employees upon the birth or adoption of a child, pro-rated based on FTE. New employees are eligible for this benefit after twelve months of employment.


SICK LEAVE
Full-time employees earn up to 9 days of sick leave per year, pro-rated based on FTE.
Sick leave is cumulative from year to year up to a maximum of 720 hours (90 days). Employees may also use accumulated personal sick leave to care for ill family members.

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a free counseling resource available to
all employees and immediate family members.


RETIREMENT
Defined Contribution Plan
CSB/SJU provides a retirement program for all qualified full-time employees. The program is administered by Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA).

Enrollment in the retirement plan will be effective the first day of the month following the date of hire unless the employee elects to opt-out.

The employee/employer contributions are as follows:
Year Employee Contribution CSB/SJU Contribution
1 3% 1%

2 3% 3%

3 3% 5%

4 3% 7%

5 3% 9%
Supplemental Tax Deferred Annuity Plan
In addition to the regular plan, a benefit eligible employee may voluntarily elect to contribute to this plan.
CONTACT INFORMATION

Saint John's University College of Saint Benedict
Human Resources Office Human Resources Office
Quadrangle 127 Main 223
Collegeville, MN 56321 St. Joseph, MN 56374
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* Benefits subject to change annually Revised 11/22/24