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University of Michigan Associate Director, Behavioral Threat and Protective Safety Investigations in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Associate Director, Behavioral Threat and Protective Safety Investigations
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How to Apply
Please include a cover letter by attaching it as the first page of your resume, address your specific interest in the position and DPSS, and outline the skills that directly relate to this position.
If selected to move forward in the process, you may be contacted through email by Spark Hire (video
interview vendor) and may 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
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.
We employ those who actively embrace and uphold our values of respecting differences, promoting equitable practices, and fostering intentional inclusion. This means creating an environment where everyone in our community feels valued, welcomed, and safe.
At the forefront of the U-M Division of Public Safety and Security's mission is the protection of individuals and assets. Workplace, student, and visitor safety is paramount to lessen the probability of physical harm coming to our campus. We must provide a multidisciplinary approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating concerns of intentional violence. We are actively recruiting for the position of Associate Director of Behavioral Threat and Protective Safety, responsible for coordinating behavioral threat assessments in Michigan Medicine and across the enterprise.
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this outstanding institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become 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
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance, including "Other Qualified Adult" coverage
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Tuition Support Program
Responsibilities*
You will:
Provide leadership for real-time threat assessment, including potential threats of and/or acts of violence by individuals, whether affiliated or unaffiliated, that may affect the university community
Identifying threat assessment processes, engaging key stakeholders with effective program analysis, leading the development of faculty, staff, and student training, establishing proactive policies and protocols
Assist in the development of educational programs for the university community on topics related to threat assessment and management, crisis intervention, de-escalation of volatile situations, and reporting
Collaborate with key stakeholders and university partners (such as technology and emergency management) to address security concerns and integrate necessary support resources
Collaborate and liaise with various departments within Michigan Medicine to assess risks, develop workplace violence response and planning, and provide training to mitigate potential threats to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the Michigan Medicine Community.
Develop and implement strategic plans for personal safety programs, aligning with organizational goals and objectives to ensure security accountability
Provide oversight for continuous assessment and improvement of the effectiveness of security measures, systems, and designs to adapt to evolving threats and challenges
Liaise with hospital administration to help develop a multidisciplinary approach to workplace threat/violence prevention.
Manage and investigate highly sensitive and urgent threat concerns to assess risks and develop safety protocols
Lead and conduct behavioral threat assessments, evaluate intelligence information and develop mitigation strategies and responses in coordination with stakeholders
Lead and conduct protective investigations to identify incidents or concerning behaviors, investigate and assess those individuals, and implement strategies designed to prevent an attack
Serve as the leadership liaison and subject matter expert to multiple layers of the organization and cultivate positive relationships with stakeholders as it relates to threat analysis, action planning and preventative measures
Build collaborative cross-functional partnerships and contribute to Multi-Disciplinary teams within DPSS, Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Legal teams, leading training and awareness sessions to focus on incident prevention, not just incident response
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree in security management, criminal justice, or related field
Five years of operational and leadership knowledge and experience in investigations, personal safety, security management, law enforcement, intelligence, protective investigations and/or threat assessment
Industry qualifications and/or certifications, Certified Threat Manager (CTM), NIOSH, workplace violence, etc.
CTM or commitment to become certified within 2 years of employment date.
Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification with a commitment to becoming certified within 2 years of employment
Experience conducting 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
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
250759
Working Title
Associate Director, Behavioral Threat and Protective Safety Investigations
Job Title
Associate Director
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Hhc Security Service
Department
DPSS MI MEDICINE SECURITY SERV
Posting Begin/End Date
6/21/2024 - 7/08/2024
Salary
$90,000.00 - $105,000.00
Career Interest
Administration
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