Director of Campus Safety

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Nevada State University invites applications for the position of Director of Campus Safety. The Director of Campus Safety provides institutional stewardship and coordination for campus safety, emergency preparedness, and regulatory compliance across a multi-campus environment. This role does not oversee police operations but serves as the University’s primary liaison and coordinating partner with University Police Department (UPD), NSHE Risk Management, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) Fire and Life Safety, and external agencies to support a safe and compliant campus environment.

About the institution:

Nevada State University, a four-year Minority Serving public institution with a statewide mission, is dedicated to excellence in teaching and learning and committed to the advancement of a diverse and largely underserved student population. Designated a Hispanic Serving (HSI) and Asian American Native American Pacific Islander Institution (AANAPI), Nevada State is a university where teaching and student support are valued above all else.

Nevada State University continues to grow as an institution of higher education. In Fall 2024, the enrollment surpassed 7,500, with 7,464 undergraduate students and 85 graduate students. A majority of our students are first generation, racial/ethnic minorities, parents, and/or returning students, of which 41% are Hispanic, 13% are Asian/Pacific Islander, 9% are Black/African American, 22% are White, and 6% are multiracial.

We celebrate the storied backgrounds of our campus community. We operate with a shared commitment to represent and serve the diverse population of Nevada and to encourage the exchange of ideas that respects and honors the lived experiences of our students, staff, and faculty. We foster a culture of inclusive excellence so our members can live authentically, fully engage, and flourish. In order to strengthen the university and progress its mission, the university dedicates itself to intentional and ongoing reflection to meeting the evolving needs of Nevada State University, the surrounding communities, and the State of Nevada.

We seek applicants who are passionate about working with this promising student population and collaborating with faculty and staff across departments to make a lasting impact in developing our institution and our community. 

We encourage you to highlight your background in fostering an inclusive campus culture and supporting the success of students who are historically underrepresented in higher education.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Advocate for Campus Safety Preparedness: Champions campus safety preparedness by promoting a culture of readiness, awareness, and shared responsibility; elevating preparedness needs to campus leadership; and supporting proactive planning, training, and continuous improvement across the university.
• Coordinate Campus Safety Efforts: Serves as Nevada State’s primary coordinating liaison with UPD, NSHE Risk Management, UNLV Fire and Life Safety, and other internal and external partners. This role does not include law enforcement command, operational response, or investigative responsibilities. Serves as Chair of the Nevada State University Safety Committee.
• Interdepartmental Safety Coordination: Coordinates with Campus Infrastructure, Facilities, Housing, Events, and other departments to support a safe and functional campus environment, including collaboration on safety planning, hazard identification, emergency preparedness, and mitigation of physical and environmental risks.
• Policy Development: Recommends and develops internal safety policies and procedures for Nevada State University campuses.
• Emergency Management: Works collaboratively with UPD and campus partners to support the development, maintenance, testing, and continuous improvement of emergency plans and preparedness activities. Serves as a member of Nevada State’s Incident Management Team.
• Clery Compliance: Leads select aspects of Nevada State’s compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act including chairing the Campus Clery Committee, coordinating CSA training, supporting required emergency response and evacuation testing, and participating in related records retention.
• Resource Allocation: Recommends budgets and resources for safety programs and initiatives.
• Staff Supervision: Supervises and evaluates the performance of Nevada State University Campus Safety support staff, including a Campus Safety Coordinator.
• Training and Development: Develops, implements, and schedules training programs for university employees and students.  
• Data Analysis and Reporting: Collects, analyzes, and prepares reports to identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Compliance: Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible roles in campus safety administration, emergency management, or regulatory compliance in a higher education environment.
• 3-5 years of leadership and/or management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively coordinate with law enforcement agencies or campus police departments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and understanding of the Jeanne Clery Act and other federal and state laws with an direct impact on the work of the department.
• Experience chairing committees or leading cross-functional working groups.
• Possession of a valid driver license.
• Demonstrated positive interpersonal skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship (Nevada State does not sponsor employment-related visas).

Please note: Applicants must meet the posted minimum qualifications at the time of application in order to be considered for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s preferred in a discipline appropriate to the role.
• Experience in a multi-campus environment.

Salary & Benefits

Budgeted salary for this position is $86,445. Nevada State University offers excellent benefits, including 19.25% retirement match, 24 annual leave days, beginning balance of 30 sick leave days, 12 paid holidays, educational benefits, and three health insurance plans that can be supplemented with flexible spending accounts or health savings accounts.

This Posting is Open Until Filled

The posting will remain open until filled, with the first review of applications to begin on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply by April 27 for full consideration.

Special Instructions for Internal NSHE Applicants

Nevada State University employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE, UNLV, UNR, NSU, CSN, TMCC, WNC, GBC, or DRI) MUST use the “Browse Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at Nevada State and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Browse Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment(s) viewable to you will be the attachment(s) to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment(s) to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment(s) will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at apply@nevadastate.edu.

Please upload the following documents:

• Detailed resume listing relevant qualifications and experience;
• Cover Letter indicating why you are a good fit for the position and Nevada State University;
• Names and contact information of three references (you will be notified before references are contacted).

Applications that do not include the required uploaded documents may not be considered.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications in their cover letter. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of the recruitment process.

This position may require a criminal background check to be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.

Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, all applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without sponsorship.

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