Director – Safety & Security (E) bei Shoreline Community College

About the Department

Date of First Consideration: October 12, 2025
Applications received by the date of consideration will have priority in the review process, noting the position will remain open until a final hire is made in the event a return for review of late applications is needed.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $115,000 yearly, depending on qualifications and experience

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With the goal of ensuring a safe and welcoming campus environment, the Safety & Security Office serves an integral role in the support and maintenance of public safety across Shoreline College. Under the direction of the Executive Director for Human Resources, the Director of Safety & Security is responsible for Safety and Security planning, organizational, and administrative oversight; administration of campus parking operations, and ensuring collaborative leadership in the emergency management operations of the College. 

Position responsibilities include the following: 

• Provide leadership/direction for security, parking, and emergency management activities and communications, administering public safety functions directly and/or through subordinates. 
• Serve as the primary liaison between the College and metro transit, law enforcement, and first responder community partners.  
• Develop/administer public safety training, communications, and resources for the campus community. 
• Keep College leadership informed of security incidents or suspended operations due to weather on campus, participating as a member of the response team including after-hours and on weekends where appropriate. 
• Lead emergency management planning and response efforts, including the development of evacuation plans and the coordination of drills and exercises. 
• Ensure the coordination/posting of all Clery Act reporting requirements including the annual Clery report, crime statistics, and maintenance of daily logs. 
• Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships between the unit and the campus community as well as with local/regional partners and agencies. 
• Manage “Building Marshal” employee volunteers, ensuring appropriate training and use within the emergency response system.  
• Administer the College’s 24/7 parking program, as well as the maintenance/management of campus roads and access points. 
• Coordinate with a variety of campus partners to ensure ongoing compliance with College, state, and local requirements related to public safety for all on-campus events. 
• Manage the College’s alarm/video surveillance systems including design, installation, and equipment maintenance. 
• Partner with Facilities on the public safety aspects of campus construction and/or facility updates. 
• Coordinate Board of Trustee/dignitary security, working with local law enforcement as appropriate. 
• Ensure the enforcement any College-imposed sanctions relative to Safety & Security responsibilities. 
• Represent Safety & Security within the College, local community, applicable professional organizations, the State Board for Community & Technical Colleges, and law enforcement/first responder agencies. 
• Assure College compliance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) requirements for the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and Incident Command System (ICS) protocols. 
• Administer the College’s motor pool, ensuring the maintenance/safe operation of College vehicles.
• Serve as the Safety Committee co-Chair, and participate as needed on the behavioral intervention team. 
• Contribute to unit effectiveness by identifying short-term and long-range issues and goals, providing information and commentary pertinent to deliberations, recommending options and courses of actions, and implementing directives.
• Develop/direct the implementation of work standards, assuring legal requirements are met.
• Keep current with laws and regulations that may affect operations; direct policy changes as required
• Prepare/manage budgets including determination of staffing/operational requirements within funding allocations. 
• Direct and supervise staff; recruit, hire, train, coach and assure performance, building an effective team that is responsive to the needs of the College. 
• Administer/interpret College policies and procedures; resolve issues, resulting in mutual respect and tolerance for varying points of view. 
• Direct the preparation of a variety of written correspondence, reports, procedures, ordinances and other materials; direct the maintenance of working and official departmental files. 
• Prepare additional administrative, statistical, and fiscal reports as requested or required.
• Perform other duties as assigned (of a similar nature or level). 

Position Duties

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Required Education & Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Emergency Management or related, OR equivalent education/experience
• Five (5) years of progressive administrative/supervisory responsibility in a field related to safety and security
• Experience in a higher education (or similar) setting. 
• Experience administering/directing emergency management activities. 

• Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word programs. 
• Omni Go/Report Exec or similar systems. 
• Two-way Radio use/protocols within a public safety environment
• Washington Administrative Code (WAC) and the Revised Code of Washington (RCW) governing access to higher education building/grounds and rules of behavior. 
• General safety precautions and fire hazards, CPR/first aid, and law enforcement basics.
• Use and operation of surveillance/security systems, burglar alarms and fire suppression systems. 
• Investigating incidents, obtaining pertinent information, and documenting/writing reports. 

• Applying effective operational practices through the interpretation of applicable laws, regulations, and policies applicable to security and emergency management. 
• Observing/detecting suspicious situations, addressing emergencies, and employing effective action.
• Managing a team for service-oriented response to incidents with staff, residents, and the public. 
• Multitasking with attention to detail while working under strict deadlines for completion. 
• Maintaining confidentiality in an office or outdoor setting with frequent in-person interactions.
• De-escalating tense, volatile situations with professionalism and empathy.  
• Providing leadership, supervision, training, and evaluation of staff to ensure effective performance.
• Establishing/maintaining effective working relationships at all levels inside or outside of the College. 
• Time management and multi-tasking in support of developing and directing departmental activities.
• Budget/fiscal management which meets unit need within allocated funding amounts. 
• Preparing/maintaining records, reports, and other materials with accuracy and detail. 
• Effectively communicating (oral, written, and active listening) with individuals at all levels inside and/or outside of the College. 

• Valid Washington State driver's license, and clean driving record (maximum of one [1] moving violation in the last twelve [12] months), no suspension/revocation of license (for reckless driving, hit and run, leaving an accident scene, failure to appear, DUI, or other vehicle-related felony) in the last five [5] years
• No previous felony convictions
• Valid First Aid/CPR certification OR ability to obtain upon offer of employment

Minimum Qualifications

Physical Work Environment:

• Ability to walk and stand on uneven terrain, climb stairs and ladders, bend, squat and lift up to 35 pounds
• Ability to work in a standard office setting; and physically attend meetings both on and off-campus
• Ability to work weekends and evenings when appropriate or needed is required. 
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and legal manner. 
• Ability to maintain composure and direct others in emergency situations under extremely stressful conditions. 
• Ability to physically restrain combative and emotional individuals, perform outdoor tasks in inclement weather such as installing traffic signs, snow removal, battery jump-starts, vehicle unlocks, and minor vehicle problem troubleshooting as required

• This is a full-time administrative/exempt position. 
• Initial salary placement determined by the College dependent upon education/experience. 
• Hiring of this position is contingent upon available funding as determined by the College President. 

Other Qualifications

To be considered for this position, please submit the following: 

• NEOGOV online application and supplemental question(s)
• Cover letter describing relevant knowledge, skills, and characteristics that align with the needs of the position 
• Current resume
• NOTE: *Official degree required upon hire*

• Once application materials have been submitted, you may not modify the application
• If you are chosen to move forward in this recruitment, you will be notified via email to the address listed in your application (make sure to check spam/junk folders)