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Job Description

Reports to the NMS SecurityDirector of Security Operations – Lower 48 and the Client Point of Contact theCanisius University’sVice President of Student Affairs. The NMS Site Manager/Director of Public Safety provides strategic and operational leadership for the University’s safety and security operations and emergency preparedness. The Director of Public Safety is responsible for setting the vision, strategy, and direction of the University’s safety, security, and emergency preparedness programs, and provides technical guidance, training, and inspection/risk analysis services to staff and students to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local agency’s standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

+ Lead, plan, organize, manage, and direct all activities of campus safety and security in accordance with college procedures and policy on college campuses and centers as well as off-campus sites.

+ Continuously monitor and improve campus safety and security using a mixture of human interaction (Campus Safety Officers) and technology (mass notification system, access controls, cameras, etc.).

+ Inspect facilities to identify risk exposures relative to life safety and fire prevention, develop control measures, and implement corrective action plans.

+ Review and continuously improve a security and all hazards response and recovery plan to enable the college to address a wide variety of natural and man-made disasters.

+ Evaluate and improve disaster control designs, methods, procedures and programs.

+ Develop, implement, and coordinate emergency preparedness drills such as adverse weather and fire as well as man-made events such as active shooter threats.

+ Work in coordination with faculty, staff, and contracted employees to monitor, evaluate, and report student conduct.

+ Update and maintain policies and procedures relating to safety/security.

+ Ensure college compliance with all state and federal laws, including the Clery Act and Title IX. Prepare and submit reports and documentation for the college’s administration and for local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

+ Analyze intelligence concerning campus safety, provide timely reports to appropriate internal and external stakeholders regarding potential and actual safety and security concerns, and propose proactive and responsive measures to address such concerns.

+ Maintain awareness of all applicable local, state, and federal laws related to campus safety and security in higher education.

+ Serve as liaison between the college and emergency response agencies such as the Buffalo Police and Fire Departments.

+ Manage difficult or emotional students, faculty, and staff situations with tactfulness and confidentiality.

+ Gather and analyze information skillfully, utilize an open, honest, and transparent communication style, reason through complex situations, exercise sound judgment, and have the ability to deescalate tense situations.

+ Have the ability to prioritize tasks and work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

+ Prepare and present clear, impactful briefings to stakeholders, ensuring effective communication of public safety initiatives, operational updates, and strategic objectives.

+ Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills to collaborate across departments and convey complex ideas in a clear and concise manner.

+ Represent the organization with professionalism in client meetings, public forums, and internal discussions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

+ Build and maintain relationships through active listening, empathetic communication, and tailored messaging to diverse audiences.

+ Perform other duties as assigned by the NMS Security Director of Operations and the Canisius University’s Vice President for Student Affairs.

Qualifications

+ Associate’s degree or at least five years’ experience relating to safety/security, emergency preparedness, fire prevention, and/or occupational safety.

+ A minimum of three years’ experience relating to safety/security, emergency preparedness, fire prevention and/or occupational safety.

+ Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.

+ Demonstrated ability to perform under stress and intense pressure.

+ Effective oral and written communication skills demonstrating tact and diplomacy.

+ Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under vehicle insurance policy.

Preferred Requirements

+ Bachelor’s degree in related field.

+ Extensive knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, policies, and procedures that promote campus security.

+ Working knowledge of Clery Act, Title IX, and VAWA.

+ Demonstrated ability to implement a comprehensive safety/security and emergency response plan.

+ Extensive knowledge of hazard/risk analysis to apply federal and local regulations to address moderate to highly complex health/safety and security issues.

+ In-depth understanding of state and local government disaster recovery protocols.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

Weather: Indoor/Outdoor. Frequently exposed to both cold and hot weather conditions.

Noise level: Moderate to Loud

Description of environment: This is a public manufacturing plant environment.

Must constantly be able to stand, walk, climb, push, pull use hands and arms, stoop, kneel and crouch.

Physical requirements: Must be able to lift and move up to 50lbs.

Competencies

+ Customer Service – Provides outstanding customer service; manages difficult or emotional situations; responds promptly to customer needs; responds to request for service and assistance; meets commitments in a timely manner.

+ Interpersonal Skills – Focuses on solving conflict; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; remains open to other ideas.

+ Oral Communication – Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; participates in meetings.

+ Written Communication – Writes incident, logs and other reports clearly; able to read and interpret written information.

NMS Core Values

Safety guides our behavior.

Honesty and integrity govern our activities.

Commitments made will be fulfilled.

All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

The environment will be protected and sustained.

**Equal Opportunity Employer** NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.

**Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability.** If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-478-2000.

**Default: Location : Location** _US-NY-Buffalo_

**Job ID** _2025-17349_

**NMS Division** _NMS Security Services L48_

**Work Type** _On-Site_

**Work Location** _Buffalo_

NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.