Director for Special Events and Protective Services, Police Commander
Core
Manages campus police and patrol units, vehicle traffic, parking, and comprehensive security programs including crime prevention, investigations, and special event planning.
Role type
Senior leadership police commander (special events & protective services)
Builds
Campus safety operations, executive protection plans, and large-scale event security protocols
Domain
Higher education security / Law enforcement
Required skills
Law enforcement operations, special event planning, incident command (ICS/NIMS), dignitary protection, team supervision, risk analysis, stakeholder liaison, performance management, resource allocation
Preferred skills
Advanced leadership training (e.g., FBI National Academy), 10+ years law enforcement experience, 2+ years Captain rank, university campus security background, large-scale event management
Technologies
Incident Command System (ICS), National Incident Management System (NIMS), data analytics systems, fleet management tools
Responsibilities
Direct special event planning and risk analysis; Serve as Incident Commander for major events; Coordinate close-protection operations for VIPs; Supervise police and security staff; Manage crime prevention and investigation programs; Liaise with external law enforcement and internal stakeholders; Establish performance metrics and conduct audits.
Seniority
Director level, hands-on management & strategy