Threat Assessment & Emergency Management Coordinator,University Police Services R0140925
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Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications forThreat Assessment & Emergency Management Coordinator,University Police Services [R0140925]
ROLE of the POSITION
The Threat Assessment and Emergency Management Coordinator (TAEMC),reports to the Assistant Director of Threat Assessment andEmergency Management and serves at the direction of the VicePresident and Director of University Police Services. Thecoordinator manages violence prevention and threat managementprograms, including active coordination and participation ininstitutional Student Behavioral Intervention Teams (BIT),monitoring of employees and individuals of concern and theiractivities, and assessing persons who may be a threat to others orthemselves. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of ThreatAssessment and Emergency Management, the individual will assist intriaging, investigating, and coordinating assigned threat cases.The position is responsible for ensuring that all stakeholderspotentially impacted by individuals are aware of the risks, bestpractices and available options. The position reviews assignedcases, conducts follow-up, maintains records and closes out activecases. The individual works collaboratively with institutionalpartners to recommend trespasses, conduct assessment, and developsafety and contingency plans. The position provides a variety oftraining programs to address identifying potential threats,managing training to employees on behavioral patterns of troubledindividuals. The position is subject to on-call and/or must beavailable after-hours and on weekends. The position must be asubject matter expert in threat assessment, case management,violence prevention, intervention techniques, current law,statutes, ordinances, regulations, practices, court decisions inthe area of workplace violence, and other applicable topics inorder to complete tasks assigned.
This position will serve as a Threat Assessment and EmergencyManagement Coordinator (TAEMC). Working under the supervision ofthe Assistant Director of Threat Assessment and EmergencyManagement, the TAEMC manages violence prevention and threatmanagement programs, including active coordination andparticipation in institutional Student Behavioral InterventionTeams (BIT), monitoring of employees and individuals of concern andtheir activities, and assessing persons who may be a threat toothers or themselves. Under the direction of the Assistant Directorof Threat Assessment and Emergency Management, the individual willassist in triaging, investigating, and coordinating assigned threatcases. The position is responsible for ensuring that allstakeholders potentially impacted by individuals are aware of therisks, best practices and available options. The position reviewsassigned cases, conducts follow-up, maintains records and closesout active cases. The individual works collaboratively withinstitutional partners to recommend trespasses, conduct assessment,and develop safety and contingency plans. The position provides avariety of training programs to address identifying potentialthreats, managing training to employees on behavioral patterns oftroubled individuals. The position is subject to on call and/ormust be available after-hours and on weekends. The position must bea subject matter expert in threat assessment, case management,violence prevention, intervention techniques, current law,statutes, ordinances, regulations, practices, court decisions inthe area of workplace violence, and other applicable topics inorder to complete tasks assigned.
The TAEMC will collaborate with all Southern Command institutionsto identify, analyze, prioritize, and promote preparednessinitiatives and assist in developing and maintaining the EmergencyOperations Plan (EOP), so that Southern Command institutions ableto better respond to natural and man-made disasters. The TAEMC willfulfill vital roles within the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) toensure effective and efficient execution of emergency planningtasks and responses. The TAEMC will be required to analyze emergentsituations to identify potential problems and coordinate responseand recovery efforts to maintain life safety, to stabilize theincident, to protect property and the environment, and to maintaincritical business functions.
Within both roles, solutions frequently require coordination acrossmultiple Southern Command institutions and with local, state, andfederal agencies. The position also assumes a vital role in formingrelationships with key constituents. There is a high level ofvisibility in internal and external relations between this positionand law enforcement personnel, institutional units and resources,mental health organizations, courts and the community whichrequires a high degree of responsiveness, initiative, and judgmentin building and maintaining those relationships. The TAEMC's goalis to enhance Southern Command institutions preparedness, response,recovery, and mitigation capabilities to enable an effective andsuccessful response to threats, emergencies, or crises. This roleinvolves developing, implementing, and monitoring Southern Commandwide programs and policies to ensure compliance with federal,state, and local regulations and standards, and ensure a safeworkplace, in the areas of threat management and emergencypreparedness. Work requires the completion of training assessments,training sessions for institutional partners, exercise developmentand execution, and after-action reporting. Further this positionwill serve as an alternate lead expert for threat assessment andemergency management issues for all NSHE institutions withinUniversity Police Services jurisdiction including UNLV, CSN. NSC,DRI's (Southern Nevada campus) and NSHE's Southern Nevadaoffices.
PROFILE of the DEPARTMENT
The Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) was established in1865 and comprises two doctoral-granting universities, a statecollege, four comprehensive community colleges and oneenvironmental research institute. The public system of highereducation in Nevada is governed by the Board of Regents servingover 100,000 students and 15,000 employees.
University Police Services, Southern Command, is a full servicecategory I law enforcement agency that serves the University ofNevada, Las Vegas, the College of Southern Nevada, the DesertResearch Institute and Nevada State College. The departmentconsists of 163 employees and has responsibility for the publicsafety needs of 80,000 students, faculty and staff over an 800square mile service area. Law enforcement operations consists of 80full and part time sworn peace officers, a full service 9-1-1Center, K-9 operations; emergency management operations with afully functional EOC and oversight of major special events hostingmore than a million visitors a year to various events.
We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days a year and are the providersand/or coordinators for all emergency services on campus. TheUniversity Police Services Department is committed to fostering,cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity andinclusion throughout the department. Our priority is to create aprofessional and diverse police department staffed and equipped toserve the community.
For more information, visit us on line at: https://www.unlv.edu/police
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires:
- A Bachelor's from an accredited college or university asrecognized by the United States Department of Education and/or theCouncil on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)in a related fieldrequired. Relevant fields include (but are not limited to),criminal justice, homeland security, emergency management, highereducation management, organizational development, education,planning, operations analysis, public administration and four yearsof related professional experience;
- or Master's Degree with two years of related professionalexperience;
- or an equivalent combination of education and experience may beconsidered.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the field of emergencypreparedness/management
- Significant work experience in any of the following (but arenot limited to), criminal investigations, law enforcement, threatassessment, intelligence, emergency management, higher educationmanagement, organizational development, education, planning,operations analysis, public administration.
- Qualification as an Incident Command System (ICS) instructorand Master Exercise Practitioner (MEP) preferred.
KNOWLEDGE
- Threat assessment and case management.
- Current law, statutes, ordinances, regulations, practices andcourt decisions in the areas of workplace violence, threatassessment, and other applicable topics.
- Violence prevention and intervention techniques and a strongtheoretical understanding of violence.
- Knowledge and experience in interviewing and interviewingtechniques.
- Effective problem solving, decision-making, and analytical andinvestigative skills.
- Possess strong interpersonal verbal and written skills, behighly organized, able to communicate effectively, efficiently, andprofessionally with diverse constituencies in a timely manner.
- Orientation towards promoting customer service.
- Act independently in a dynamic and demanding environment;resolve escalated issues utilizing knowledge or procedures andexercise discretion, upholding the highest level ofconfidentiality.
- Strong analytical and organizational skills to manage multipleintersecting programs, tracking and extracting information forprograms collectively and individually.
- Demonstrated knowledge and work experience in the fields ofemergency preparedness, planning, and/or management; FEMA emergencysupport functions; Incident Command System and responseprinciples.
- Working knowledge and skill in applying and interpretingapplicable local, state, and federal regulations and relatedstandards, guidelines and, as appropriate, recommend campuspolicy.
- Demonstrated skill to effectively represent the campus tolocal, state, & federal authorities, community groups, privatesector partners, and non-governmental organizations.
- Familiarity with the organizational culture and administrativepractices of higher education.
- Exceptional ability to train others in emergency response andrecovery procedures and develop and conduct simulated drills andexercises pertaining to identified local threats and hazards.
- Working knowledge of common campus-specific and other computer,emergency communication/notification and information managementapplication programs.
- Demonstrated ability to work under considerable pressure andstress in emergency and high-risk situations.
- Excellent presentation skills to give engaging, persuasive, andeffective presentations to large and small audiences includingstudents, faculty, staff, and the general public.
- Demonstrated conflict resolution skills to effectively lead andmotivate others.
- Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven skills to promote, establish, and maintain effectiveworking relationships with others.
- Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
- Strong Microsoft Office Suit, Google Suites, Adobe Acrobat, andthe ability to learn specialized data basis.
- Collaboration and coordination across multiple departments,with various administrators, law enforcement, courts, mental healthprofessionals, and community members.
- This position necessitates an individual that possesses a blendof highly developed technical and interpersonal skills. It requiresan experienced professional who can gain an understanding of NSHEpolicies, practices and emergency management procedures; who hasexcellent judgment and communication skills; and who can beaccepted as credible by the entire Southern Commandconstituency.
Preferred
- Knowledge of all aspects of the higher education environmentincluding organizational structures, institutional policies, stateand federal laws, regulations, policies, operations, andprocedures
- Law enforcement knowledge.
- Working knowledge of campus functions and establishedrelationships with various units across NSHE, CSN, DRI, UNLV, andNSC.
- Knowledge of university/college/NSHE policies andprocedures.
SKILLS
Required
- Ethical decision making
- Effective problem solving, decision-making, and analytical andinvestigative skills and collaboration and coordination with otherstaff, law enforcement, courts and mental health professionals
- Possess strong interpersonal verbal and written skills, behighly organized, able to communicate effectively, efficiently, andprofessionally in a timely manner with a variety ofconstituents.
- Orientation towards promoting customer service.
- Act independently in a dynamic and demanding environment;resolve escalated issues utilizing knowledge or procedures andexercise discretion and good judgment, upholding the highest levelof confidentiality.
- Strong analytical and organization skills to manage multipleintersecting programs, tracking and extracting information forprograms collectively and individually.
Preferred
- Experience producing professional reports, evaluations, andstrategic planning materials.
ABILITIES
Required
- Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
- Work with diverse and sometimes difficult situations andindividuals and be able to effectively diffuse volatilesituations
- Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, colleagues, lawenforcement, community members, parents, courts and mental healthprofessionals
- and students in an increasingly diverse environment
- Understand and interpret formalized policies, guidelines,rules, and regulations
- Maintain professional business and work ethics andstandards
- Develop and implement training curriculum on topics related toeffective communication strategies, suicide prevention, workplaceviolence, violence awareness, classroom/office behavior managementand dealing with difficult individuals
Preferred
- Have the ability and experience in managing a range ofnon-routine projects and events, with close attention to detail,fiscal management, strategic purpose and vision. Requiresfollow-through on overarching and extensive projects.
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY
The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity,equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining arespectful, positive work environment.
SALARY RANGE
Salary competitive with those at similarly situatedinstitutions.
- Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off,sick leave, and holidays
- Excellent health insurance including medical, dental andvision
- No state income tax
- Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefitsprograms
- Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE)schools
- Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, anddependents
PERKS
- Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
- Employee recognition and appreciation programs
- Personal andprofessional development opportunities
- UNLV athletics ticket discounts
- Employee discount at UNLV'sStudent Wellness Recreation Center
- Statewide employee purchase program discounts
- RebelCard discounts on and offcampus
- Wellnessprogramming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
- Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
HOW TO APPLY
Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listingqualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, andtelephone numbers of at least three professional references who maybe contacted. References will not be contacted until the searchchair notifies you in advance.
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications andexperience, with specific reference to each of the minimum andpreferred qualifications because this is the information on whichthe initial review of materials will be based.
Although this position will remain open until filled, review ofcandidates' materials will begin on March 1, 2024.
Materials should be addressed to the TAEM Search Committee Chair,and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailedmaterials. For assistance with the application process, pleasecontact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-4889 or policerecruitment@unlv.edu.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES
UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of HigherEducation (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday tofind and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Onceyou log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which willnavigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific jobposting by typing the job requisition number, in the search box.
If you complete an application outside of the internal applicationprocess, your application will be returned and you will have toreapply as an internal applicant which may delay yourapplication.
PROFILE of the UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution ofapproximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty andstaff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees,producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV isclassified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement ofTeaching as an R1 research university with very high researchactivity. The university is committed to recruiting and retainingtop students and faculty, educating the region's diversifyingpopulation and workforce, driving economic activity throughincreased research and community partnerships, and creating anacademic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launchof a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acremain campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.
Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the mostaffirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLVsits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report's annuallisting of the nation's most diverse universities forundergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since therankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show ourcommitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population andbuilding the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.
For more information, visit us on line at: http://www.unlv.edu
EEO/AA STATEMENT
The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed toproviding a place of work and learning free of discrimination onthe basis of a person's age (40 or older), disability, whetheractual or perceived by others (including service-connecteddisabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions),military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, genderidentity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race(including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as naturalhairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists),color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basisof a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is aform of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law.Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV willact to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence,to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.
TITLE IX STATEMENT
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on thebasis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates.Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX ofthe Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) andthe corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106).The University's commitment to nondiscrimination in its educationprograms and activities extends to applicants for admission andemployment. Inquiries concerning the application of theseprovisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IXCoordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. MarylandParkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and EstellaBeam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email:titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu,or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department ofEducation, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights,400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone:1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email:OCR@ed.gov; or to both.
Information pertaining to the University's grievance procedures andgrievance process, including how to report or file a complaint ofsex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint ofsexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be foundonline at the Office of Equal Employment &Title IX webpage.
SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT
UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community inproviding for their own safety and security. The Annual Security Report andAnnual Fire Safety Report compliance document is availableonline.
JOB CATEGORY
Administrative Faculty
Exempt
Yes
Full-Time Equivalent
100.0%
Required Attachment(s)
Cover Letter, Resume, and References
Posting Close Date
02/8/2024
Note to Applicant
Applicants should fully describe their qualifications andexperience with specific reference to each of the minimum andpreferred qualifications in their cover letter. The searchcommittee will use this information during the initial review ofapplication materials.
References will be contacted at the appropriate phase of therecruitment process.
This position may require a criminal background check to beconducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.
As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in theNevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstratethe ability to perform job-related tasks.
Nevada State University does not currently sponsor Visas, allapplicants must be eligible to work in the United States withoutsponsorship.
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