Director, Public Safety And Security/chief Of Police

Owens Community College

Toledo, OH, USA
Base: $93,200.00-$104,875.00; bonus/equity: not sp...
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10+ years law enforcement experience
Command level management experience
Opotc certified law enforcement officer
Owens Community College is seeking a Director of Public Safety and Security/Chief of Police to lead and manage campus safety initiatives across its Toledo and Findlay campuses. The ideal candidate will possess significant law enforcement experience, including management responsibilities, and will be tasked with enhancing campus safety, collaborating with external agencies, and developing security protocols

Job Summary

  • The Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the campus safety function across both Toledo-area and Findlay-area campuses.
  • This role requires managing a team of approximately 12 direct reports while collaborating with external agencies to build an inclusive culture of safety.
  • The position involves designing comprehensive security strategies that mitigate risk and support the institution's mission through data-driven approaches.

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Owens Community College is seeking a Director of Public Safety and Security/Chief of Police to lead and manage campus safety initiatives across its Toledo and Findlay campuses. The ideal candidate will possess significant law enforcement experience, including management responsibilities, and will be tasked with enhancing campus safety, collaborating with external agencies, and developing security protocols.

Salary

Base: $93,200.00-$104,875.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: SERS Retirement System

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • 10+ years law enforcement experience
  • Command level management experience
  • OPOTC certified law enforcement officer
  • Campus security program design
  • Emergency preparedness planning
  • Budget and resource management

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in higher education settings
  • Union negotiation experience
  • Active threat awareness training
  • Data-driven security analytics
  • Inclusive culture building

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree in police science or related field
  • Certified Law enforcement officer status
  • OPOTC certification required
  • Minimum 10 years increasing law enforcement responsibility
  • 1-3 years command level management experience

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