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Assistant Vice Chancellor for Security Services, Division of Public Safety
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Position Number: 5721897
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Campus Safety and Police

Assistant Vice Chancellor for Security Services, Division of Public Safety

Requisition Number: 59889
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule: Full Time
Posting Close Date: 15-Oct-2024
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The Division of Public Safety at CU Boulder is now accepting applications for the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Security Services! This role reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for the Division of Public Safety (AVCDPS) and serves on the DPS senior leadership team. The Division of Public Safety, which includes Police, Operations, Security Services, Threat Assessment, Finance and Administration, and the Office of the AVCDPS, promotes a culture of ethics, integrity, and safety in alignment with CU Boulder's commitment to operational excellence.

This position supervises and will provide senior leadership in four key areas including: 1) Community Engagement, 2) Protective Services, 3) Security Officers, and 4) Security Systems.

This role works closely with the AVCDPS, senior leadership, campus partners, external agencies, and other administrative offices on the Boulder campus. As a senior leader with broad responsibilities for campus safety, this individual will offer strategic guidance and serve as an inspiring leader on security issues, demonstrating the ability to prioritize and implement security initiatives while driving organizational success.

A successful incumbent for this position will be a strategic and thoughtful leader, adept at building strong relationships and collaborating with leaders both within and outside the Division of Public Safety to assess security needs and identify effective solutions. They will integrate technological innovations into security service efforts, engaging in system and service planning to ensure long-term sustainability. Additionally, they will develop and enforce comprehensive policies and standards that uphold integrity, and consistency across all aspects of campus security.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

Division of Public Safety seeks to facilitate and coordinate a culture that supports the Boulder campus' commitment to maintain the highest level of ethics, integrity, and safety in the conduct of its operations. We do this though services to enhance community safety, protect life and property, and foster safe, secure, and ethical practices.

The University of Colorado (CU) Boulder is one of America's leading research universities and the flagship of the CU System. As a comprehensive public doctoral Research University, CU Boulder is a member of the Association of American Universities and is classified as an R1 University. The university has nine schools and colleges offering over 150 academic programs and enrolling 35,000 degree-seeking undergraduate and graduate students.

At CU Boulder, we believe in supporting each other and valuing everyone who is part of our community. Our values are expected of all Buffs and lead our actions in the classroom, on campus and in our community. At CU Boulder, we commit to building a more diverse and inclusive campus community. We value different backgrounds, identities and perspectives and believe that engagement with a wide range of ideas and viewpoints can help students learn and grow.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Strategic Public Safety Operations Leadership and Planning

Serve on the AVCDPS's senior leadership team and assumes responsibility for DPS in the absence of the AVCDPS[
Collaborate with the AVCDPS and Public Safety leadership to:

Assess current security needs and identify any gaps within the division.
Explore and implement innovative solutions to enhance security services.
Develop a 5-year strategic plan for security services, including a budget that aligns with Public Safety priorities, as well as the strategic goals and financial framework of CU Boulder.
Prioritize and implement initiatives outlined in the strategic plan.
Regularly evaluate progress and make adjustments as needed.
Establish policies, standards, and procedures to ensure integrity, security, and consistency in public safety operations.
Stay informed of industry innovations and assess their potential for integration into divisional strategy.

Supervision and Mentorship

Responsible for performance management, offering support and professional development opportunities.
Align staff responsibilities with evolving divisional needs.
Collaborate with other departments to ensure staff resources are effectively allocated to meet departmental objectives.

DPS Leadership Partnership

Engage in open, collaborative discussions with peers across DPS.
Work with campus partners to find opportunities for optimizing and expanding campus security services.

What You Should Know

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority.
This position may operate University vehicles, an active Driver's License is required.

What We Can Offer

The salary range for this position is $180,000 - $224,190 annually.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be collaborative. Be inspired. Be Boulder.

What We Require

Masters or JD degree in public safety, public policy, or related field. A combination of education and relevant experience may substitute for the degree on a year-for-year basis.
Six years of experience that includes:

Progressively increasing responsibilities in areas of public safety.
Supervising professional staff.

What You Will Need

Strong communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Proven track record to build relationships and collaborate optimally.
Ability to influence decisions and drive action in alignment with organizational priorities, even without direct reporting authority.
Skilled in eliciting business requirements for public safety and developing solutions that meet those needs.
Capable of directing, motivating, developing, and evaluating staff performance.
Competent in budget planning, justification, and reconciliation.
Willingness to stay informed about and enforce campus policies and standards related to hardware, software compliance, pricing, purchasing, and security standard processes.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by October 15, 2024 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Assistant-Vice-Chancellor-for-Security-Services-Division-of-Public-Safety/59889