Assistant Director of Public Safety

Lycoming College is hiring an Assistant Director of Public Safety to work within its Student Affairs & Success Division

The Assistant Director of Public Safety at Lycoming College supports the leadership and daily operations of the Public Safety Department, reporting to the Director of Public Safety. This role helps develop and implement policies and programs that ensure campus safety, security, emergency preparedness, and effective parking management. Key responsibilities include overseeing scheduling, personnel evaluations, equipment maintenance, and serving as a liaison with local agencies. The Assistant Director recruits and trains staff, promotes fair and inclusive enforcement practices, leads patrol operations, coordinates emergency response and fire drills, manages incident reporting, and develops educational programs on safety and diversity. Through these efforts, the position advances a proactive, community-centered safety program aligned with the College’s mission and student success.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. This position supports a 24/7 campus safety operation and requires flexibility to work nights, weekends, and occasional holidays. The Assistant Director also serves in an on‑call administrative duty rotation, responding to campus incidents, emergencies, and urgent operational needs as they arise.

Who We Are:
Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nation’s oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 26 states and territories and 13 countries comprises a student body that is 31 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 52+ academic programs. Students compete in 20 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 21 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at https://www.lycoming.edu.

The College proudly celebrates and values the principles of inclusive excellence. In its 2021 Strategic Plan, Lycoming College committed to recruiting more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups. The community works to foster an inclusive campus community and to support the success of all faculty, staff and students. The College recognizes that a community formed of a wide range of backgrounds and experiences benefits all its members and serves to advance Lycoming’s goal of preparing graduates to become ethical, informed, and engaged individuals

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?
Daily Operations Oversight

• Will assume Director’s authority in their absence
• Assist Director with management of the daily activities of the Public Safety Department.
• Special Event Planning: Coordinates security logistics for all campus special events, graduation, homecoming, and athletic details.
• Establish an effective parking control program.
• Assist Director with Incident Investigations: Oversees or conducts investigations into criminal activity and violations of college policy, often collaborating with local law enforcement.
• Supervise and coordinate the management of lost and found property.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Staff Scheduling & Supervision

• Creates weekly duty schedules for officers.
• Creates daily duty sheets.
• Conducts performance evaluations (Night Supervisors, and Officers).

Training Coordination

• Assist with Director with developing and delivering on-campus safety training programs for Public Safety, Res-Life staff and other departments when requested.
• Oversee public safety personnel are certified in First Aid/CPR, OC Spray, and Handcuffing.
• Assist Director with emergency Drill Simulations, Fire Evacuation, Active Shooter and Tabletop exercises.

System & Equipment Maintenance

• Ensures the proper operation and maintenance of all transport vehicles, radio communications, and safety equipment.
• Maintain Fire Extinguisher/AEDs

Budgeting

• Assist the Director in preparing annual budgets, tracking expenditures, and researching new security equipment or technology.

What are we looking for?

Educational:
Bachelor’s degree is required, preferably in Criminal Justice, Emergency Management, Public Administration, Student Affairs, or a related field.

Required Skills & Qualifications:
Progressive work experience (typically 3–5 years) in campus public safety, security services, law enforcement, emergency response, or a closely related field.

• Demonstrated experience supervising staff, scheduling personnel, and conducting performance evaluations.
• Experience developing or delivering training related to safety practices, emergency response, fire safety, or policy enforcement.
• Strong understanding of community-oriented safety practices and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of federal and state laws relevant to higher education, safety, and compliance (e.g., Clery Act fundamentals).
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, conflict‑resolution, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with campus constituents, local law enforcement, fire services, and emergency personnel.
• Ability to respond to campus emergencies, incidents, and crises, occasionally outside of standard hours.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass a motor vehicle record check annually in compliance with the College’s insurance regulation requirements and the ability to operate campus safety vehicles.

What We Offer!
Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:
Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Health insurance – with a wide variety of health plan options available
• Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program

Retirement Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College

Tuition Benefits:

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
• Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology

Paid Leave Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 holidays per year
• Summer hours

Employee Perks:

• 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks.
• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities.
• Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees.
• Use of the campus Library.

How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Please submit a cover letter, Resume/CV, and a list of three references with contact information. Candidates will be evaluated on their ability to illustrate how their experience and skills connect to the qualifications of this position.

Priority review of applications will be given to those who apply by February 6, 2026, and will cease once the position has been filled. Criminal history background check and motor vehicle record checks will be conducted post offer.

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