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Associate Director, Physical Security

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter by attaching it as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your interest in this position and the Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) and outline the skills that directly relate to this role.

If selected to advance in the hiring process, Spark Hire (a video interview vendor) may contact you to submit a video presentation answering pre-screening questions at no cost to you.

You must pass a comprehensive public safety background investigation and drug screening.

Job Summary

The Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) (http://dpss.umich.edu/) leads all public safety functions within the university, including police, security, and emergency management, and offers an integrated approach to safety and security, operating 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

Our mission is to protect individuals and assets at the university. We aim to prevent physical harm to our campus community through a multidisciplinary approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential threats. We are actively recruiting a Physical Security Associate Director to coordinate security vulnerability and threat assessments and implement safety improvements across the enterprise. This position reports to the Director of Enterprise Physical Security with a dotted line to the Guest Services Director, who is the lead on Michigan Medicine security enhancements.

Why Work at Michigan?

Working at Michigan means being part of a mission greater than oneself -- contributing to discovery and care. Every staff member helps advance this remarkable institution, adding purpose to your profession and becoming a victor for the greater good.

Benefits Offered at Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future, including:

+ Generous time off, including parental leave

+ A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

+ Extensive Health insurance options, including "Other Qualified Adult" coverage

+ Dental, Vision, and Life insurance

+ Long-term disability coverage

+ Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

+ Tuition Support Program

Responsibilities*

+ Lead real-time threat assessments and manage processes to evaluate potential threats and acts of violence affecting the university community. Collaborate with stakeholders to develop mitigation strategies and responses.

+ Create and manage educational programs on threat assessment, crisis intervention, de-escalation, and reporting for the university.

+ Oversee access control systems and conduct vulnerability analyses to enhance security protocols. Collaborate with stakeholders to address security concerns and integrate necessary support resources.

+ Assess risks and develop safety protocols in partnership with various departments to promote a secure environment for all community members.

+ Develop and implement strategic plans for personal safety programs that align with organizational goals.

+ Continuously assess and improve the effectiveness of security measures and adapt to evolving threats.

+ Serve as a subject matter expert on projects involving physical security systems and manage urgent threat concerns by assessing risks and developing safety protocols.

+ Cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders for threat analysis, action planning, and preventative measures.

+ Apply Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) to reduce crime incidence and enhance campus safety and quality of life.

+ Administer surveys, threat assessments, and inspections for university facilities, including gap analysis and strategy development.

+ Participate in local, state, and federal advisory groups to stay informed on security-related developments and events.

+ Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

+ Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or a related field

+ Five years of operational and leadership knowledge and experience in investigations, personal safety, security management, law enforcement, intelligence, and protective investigations and/or threat assessment

+ Industry qualifications and/or certifications such as CPTED, Certified Threat Manager (CTM), NIOSH, workplace violence, etc.

+ CTM or commitment to become certified within 2 years of employment date. Certified Protection Professional (CPP) or Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification with a commitment to becoming certified in both

+ Experience with integrated security systems, physical security, investigations, and workplace violence prevention/mitigation

+ Strong knowledge of safety regulations, threat assessment methodologies, and emergency response protocols

+ Ability to maintain confidentiality, handle sensitive information discreetly, and exercise sound judgment in high-pressure situations

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

All members of the DPSS team are considered Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report anyClery reportable offenses (https://www.clerycenter.org/) that come to your attention. DPSS employees must also complete the Clery Compliance training within 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

264359

Working Title

Associate Director, Physical Security

Job Title

Associate Director

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Division Pub Saf Sec

Department

DPSS University Security Svcs

Posting Begin/End Date

5/30/2025 - 6/15/2025

Salary

$90,000.00 - $105,000.00

Career Interest

Administration