Assistant Director of Campus Safety & Police Captain

University of Scranton

Assistant Director of Campus Safety & Police Captain

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The University will promptly address reports of discrimination under the University Non-Discrimination andAnti-Harassment Policy (NDAH Policy) or the Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy (SHSM Policy) . Anyone who has questions about the above referenced policies, or wishes to report a possibleviolation of one of the policies should contact:

Elizabeth M. Garcia
Title IX Coordinator
Office of Institutional Compliance & Title IX
Institute of Molecular Biology & Medicine, Suite 315
[email protected]
(570) 941-6645

The Universityof Scranton is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Educator.

University Mission

The University is a Catholic andJesuit University animated by the spiritual vision and the tradition of excellence characteristic of the Society of Jesus and those whoshare in its way of proceeding. All candidates must indicate how they would help communicate and support the Catholic and Jesuit identityand mission of the University. The Universitys mission statement and a description of the history and concepts of the Ignatian teachingphilosophy may be found at .

Department

University Police

Job Purpose:

The Assistant Director of CampusSafety & Police Captain ("Captain") leads the day-to-day operations of the University of Scranton's law enforcement department. Reporting tothe Executive Director of Campus Safety & Chief of University Police, the Captain ensures police services support a safe, inclusive campusenvironment. Grounded in the Jesuit tradition of cura personalis , the Captain oversees daily law enforcement operations, supervisessworn and non-sworn staff, ensures legal and accreditation compliance, and advances community-oriented policing rooted in dignity, justice,compassion, and accountability. The Captain is the back up leader if the Chief is away for a period of time.

EssentialDuties:

Operational Leadership:

• Provide command-level leadership for 24/7 campus policeoperations, ensuring effective deployment, readiness, and continuity of services in alignment with IACLEAstandards

Supervision & Personnel Management:

• Lead, supervise, and develop swornand non-sworn personnel while promoting professional standards, accountability, wellness, and continuous training

Policy, Compliance & Professional Standards:

• Ensure departmental compliance withapplicable laws, regulations, and professional standards, including Clery, Title IX coordination, and internal accountability processes

Community Engagement & Campus Partnerships:

• Foster trust-based relationships andcollaborative partnerships across the campus community through community-oriented policing and visible, values-centered leadership

Emergency Management & Preparedness:

• Support emergency planning, incident response,and threat assessment efforts using trauma-informed, de-escalation-focused, and continuous improvement practices

Administrative & Strategic Support:

• Provide operational, analytical, andadministrative support to the Chief, including planning, accreditation, reporting, data analysis, and delegated commandresponsibilities

• Must have the visual and hearing acuity acceptable forperforming all functions and responsibilities of a police officer as specified by the Municipal Police Officers Education and TrainingCommission
• Demonstrated knowledge of IACLEA standards, contemporary campus policing practices, and theunique legal and developmental considerations of higher education environments.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication,and collaborative skills
• Ability to lead diverse teams in a complex, 24/7 residential environment
• Sound judgment anddecision-making under pressure
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and respectful engagement with all community members
• Proficiency with records management systems, dispatch/communications systems, and standard office software
• Availability forrotating shifts, nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call response as required
• Ability to perform the essential physical functions of a sworn law enforcement officer, with or without reasonable accommodation
• The ability to uphold human dignity and respect by recognizing each persons worth, valuing diverse perspectives, and treating others with kindness, fairness, and empathy
• Must be able to respect, support and contribute to the Universitys Catholic and Jesuit mission

Minimum EducationRequirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Current Pennsylvania Title 53 (Act 120) certification priorto beginning employment
• Must meet the certification requirements of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Lethal Weapons Training Act(Act 235)

• Bachelors degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a relatedfield preferred

• Minimum of five (5) years of law enforcementexperience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory or command role, preferably within a campus law enforcement agency

• Must be a citizen of the United States
• Must possess a valid drivers license
• At the time of appointment, must be a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
• Must be of good moral character; any candidate offered employment, must submit to a background investigation, to include: a criminal record check for convictions, a credit history check, a driving record, a drug screen for drug and alcohol which shall be determined using laboratory testing procedures, be personally examined by a Pennsylvania licensed psychologist and found to be psychologically capable to exercise appropriate judgment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting or maintaining accreditation (e.g., CALEA) or alignment with IACLEA professional standards
• Advanced training inincident command, emergency management, behavioral threat assessment, crisis intervention, restorative or harm-reduction practices, andtrauma-informed response

University Classification: Professional

FLSAClassification: Exempt

Schedule/Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Additional hours asrequired.

Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Annual Schedule: 12

Special Instructions toApplicants:

Posting Number: S0998P

Open Date: 02/09/2026

Close Date: 03/02/2026

OpenUntil Filled: No

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