As the operations manager, you will collaborate, engage with, and oversee six to 10 trained safety officers operating in different assignments related to foot patrols, vehicular patrols, static posts assignments, and bicycle patrols within the SCAD Savannah geography. In this role you will identify and utilize best practices to implement innovative methods of all-encompassing safety and security services for the highest level of service to SCAD and will refine the standards related to the establishment of the internal university safety patrol program to promote job knowledge and enhance SCAD’s visions and commitments.

Responsibilities in this position include driving the active engagement of all internal and external stakeholders, conferring with management level university personnel and law enforcement officials on operational and policy matters, and leveraging personal job knowledge related to planning and oversight of special events at the Savannah location. You will be expected to continually improve efforts related to the development, maintenance, and implementation of evolving crime prevention programs and to engage with all levels of law enforcement in the exchange and conveyance of information during criminal investigations and for real-time assessments to determine appropriate staffing and resource deployment.

Minimum Qualifications:  

• At least four years of security, military, or law enforcement experience and at least two years of management experience

• Extensive experience in development and establishment of patrol and staffing programs focusing on training, building extensive job knowledge and skills, customer service, and safety best practices to provide exemplary service deliverables to the university community and guests

• Possess a strong demonstrated job-based knowledge

Preferred Qualifications: 

• University specific experience with the relevant compliance requirements of the Clery Act, the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and Title IX
• Certification in the process of conducting threat assessments
• Certification in the process of conducting special event assessments

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• A valid driver's license is required
• Must possess or be able to obtain a U.S. passport within the first six months of employment

Travel required:

• 10% to 20%

Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings. 

ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.