Campus Security Manager (Contract role for 6 months)

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Campus Security Manager (Contract role for 6 months)
Location: Yakima, WA
Duration: 6–9 months  
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm (after-hours/weekend response as needed)
Compensation: $36.06–$38.46/hour DOE)
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Position Summary
The Temporary Campus Security Manager provides interim leadership and operational oversight of campus safety and contracted security services.
Serves as the primary liaison between the institution and its contracted security provider, ensuring compliance with contractual standards, alignment with institutional policies, and consistent delivery of safety services.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct oversight of contracted security personnel and vendor performance, including scheduling, post coverage, incident reporting standards, and quality assurance review
• Serve as primary point of contact for security-related issues, responding to after-hours and weekend calls as needed and ensuring appropriate follow-up and documentation
• Support and actively participate in the Threat Assessment Team, assisting with case coordination, documentation, and implementation of recommended safety measures
• Oversee campus safety operations, including access control protocols, emergency preparedness coordination, key and card access oversight, and safety-related communications
• Review and monitor incident reports, ensuring timely review, trend analysis, and escalation when appropriate
• Assist in maintaining compliance with applicable federal, state, and local campus safety regulations, including support for Clery-related processes
• Coordinate with Facilities to address environmental safety concerns, lighting, physical security improvements, and risk mitigation strategies
• Develop interim recommendations to strengthen campus safety operations, including assessment of contracted services and response protocols
• Support training initiatives and tabletop exercises related to emergency response and threat management
• Maintain professional working relationships with local law enforcement, fire departments, and emergency medical services
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Scope of Responsibility
Independence of Action:
Works independently within established practices and guidelines. Supervisor is available for complex problem resolution.
Decision Making:
Decisions generally affect the security function and related operational areas.
Supervision & Authority:

• Provides functional oversight of contracted security personnel
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work; ensures quality standards
• Participates in hiring, termination, and pay adjustment decisions related to contracted staff as applicable
• Does not directly supervise institutional employees unless otherwise assigned

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Associate’s Degree (required)
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in campus safety, law enforcement, security management, or emergency response
• Demonstrated experience overseeing security operations or contracted security services
• Experience participating in threat assessment, behavioral intervention, or multidisciplinary safety teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including incident documentation and policy interpretation

Preferred:

• Experience in higher education or healthcare settings
• Experience with access control systems, camera systems, and security technology platforms
• Knowledge of Clery Act reporting requirements and campus emergency management frameworks

Skills & Competencies

• Ability to coordinate and monitor the work of others
• Strong problem-solving and independent decision-making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing situations
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practices
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in crisis situations
• Ability to operate standard office and security-related equipment

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