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Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief of Campus Safety

Associate Vice Chancellor & Chief of Campus Safety

Denver StaffingDenver, CO, US
3 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
Job description

Associate Vice Chancellor And Chief Of Campus Safety

The University of Denver (DU) seeks an experienced, collaborative, and community-oriented Campus Safety leader to serve as its next Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Campus Safety. The expected start date is late fall 2025.

Reporting to the chief risk and compliance officer, the associate vice chancellor and chief of campus safety directs the work of the department of campus safety (DCS). The department comprises 40 unsworn and unarmed team members who provide services in campus security, fire and life safety, emergency preparedness, electronic security systems, patrol operations, investigations, community outreach / crime prevention, recruitment efforts, accreditation and compliance, and communications. The chief leads the university's incident management team, acting as the incident commander, and serves as the university's primary liaison with the City of Denver police, fire, emergency medical services, and emergency preparedness departments, as well as with other external law enforcement, government, and public safety entities.

Key duties of the chief of campus safety include the following :

  • Leadership and Vision
  • Collaboration and Community Engagement
  • Administration and Compliance
  • Staff Management and Development
  • Operations

Qualifications and characteristics of the successful candidate include a bachelor's degree, a minimum of five years of progressively increasing responsibility in managing a multi-department operation, and demonstrated knowledge of relevant laws and current issues of public safety and private security functions. Experience in a higher education environment is strongly preferred. The chief must also meet the following requirements :

  • Possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license, or obtain a valid Colorado driver's license within the required first six months, and be insurable under university guidelines.
  • Complete and maintain certification in Basic First Aid / CPR / AED, defensive driving, and PPCT (Pressure Point and Control Tactics).
  • Pass a physical, drug screen, and human performance evaluation administered by a university-approved physician.
  • Maintain physical fitness standards to ensure the ability to perform the duties of the role.
  • Possess or obtain a City and County of Denver security guard license.
  • Pass all psychological evaluations and training required to credibly lead and implement an access to arms program.

    • Michael Bunker led DU's campus safety department from September 2021 to July 2025. He is credited with continuing to professionalize the department, being a visible representative of the department on campus, building collaborative relationships with student affairs and athletics, advancing the use of technology, and developing a campus safety strategy that is responsive to the board of trustees' concerns. Bunker is departing DU to assume the role of chief of campus safety and emergency management services at Syracuse University. Deputy Chief Joe Samels is serving as the interim chief while DU conducts this national search for its next Associate Vice Chancellor and Chief of Campus Safety.

    Opportunities and challenges of the role include :

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