Health and Safety

Description

Title: Health and Safety (Safety/Security Manager)

Position Number: 0079153

Hiring Unit: Administrative Services

Location: Windward Community College

Date Posted: February 27, 2026

Closing Date: March 16, 2026

Band: B

Salary : salary schedules and placement information

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Temporary/Permanent: Permanent

Other Conditions: To begin April 2026.

Duties and Responsibilities (*Denotes Essential Functions)

Provides strategic leadership and direction for the Office of Safety and Security, including long- and short-term planning, program development, and continuous assessment.
Oversees campus-wide security and emergency preparedness programs to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
Develops, updates, and implements the College’s Emergency Response Plan and related emergency management protocols.
Ensures alignment of campus emergency procedures with University of Hawaii System requirements, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), and applicable federal, state, and county regulations.
Serves in a leadership role within the campus Incident Command structure during emergencies and critical incidents.
Plans, coordinates, and evaluates emergency drills, exercises, and actual incident responses to strengthen campus preparedness and continuity of operations.
Coordinates building evacuations and manages emergency scene operations, including facility re-entry procedures.
Develops and delivers campus safety and emergency preparedness training and educational programs.
Establishes, reviews, and updates safety, security, and operational policies and standard operating procedures to ensure compliance with federal and state laws, including the Jeanne Clery Act.
Oversees environmental health and safety programs, including occupational safety, fire safety, hazardous materials management, and related regulatory requirements.
Manages and maintains campus security infrastructure, including surveillance systems, alarm systems, emergency communication systems, security vehicles, and related equipment.
Oversees the hiring, supervision, training, and performance management of University Security Officers and contracted security personnel.
Manages the department’s budget and fiscal resources to ensure responsible and effective use of funds.
Serves as liaison with campus departments, UH System offices, IT services (including cybersecurity coordination), and external agencies such as law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services.
Oversees incident reporting, crime statistics, regulatory reporting, investigations, and official communications related to campus safety and security; represents the department on campus committees and community partnerships.

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Administrative Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Emergency Administration, or related field and 3 years of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for safety, security and/or emergency management operations; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
Considerable working knowledge or principles, practices and techniques in the area of safety, security and emergency preparedness and response as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.
Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with area of safety, security and emergency preparedness and response.
Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals.
Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software.
For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with the general public, faculty/staff, University, State and Federal officials.
Knowledge of the Clery Act and its federal reporting requirements.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, collective bargaining unit agreements, etc. to respond to and resolve a variety of work situations.
Experience in managing a budget.
Ability to travel for meetings, training, and other work-related activities, and to work beyond normal business hours — including evenings, weekends, holidays, and responding to campus emergencies after hours as required.

Desirable Qualifications

Considerable working knowledge of (experience with) Kuali Financial System (KFS).
Knowledge and/or experience in the capabilities and use of telecommunications systems.
Knowledge of Hawaii Occupational Safety and Health (HIOSH) and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations and management of hazardous chemicals and waste.
Knowledge of the principles, practices, techniques, and procedures relating to laws of seizures, evidence, and arrests.
Experience with Clery Act compliance.

To Apply: :

Resume;
Cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications of the position;
Transcript(s) verifying degree and coursework to date appropriate to the position. (Copies of transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire. Academic record/grade summaries will NOT be accepted. Diplomas and copies will NOT be accepted.) Documents issued from an institution outside the United States of America require a course-by-course analysis with an equivalency statement from an agency having membership with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc., verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. Expense of the evaluation shall be borne by the applicant; and
Transcript(s) must be attached to receive credit for degree(s). Applications submitted without transcripts will be reviewed based on related professional level experience and/or training.

Please REDACT references to birth date and Social Security number on submitted documents. Letters of recommendation attesting to job performance and personal character are optional. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications are deemed incomplete if materials are unreadable. Materials submitted become property of the College and will not be returned.

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Inquiries: Windward Community College Human Resources Office, 808-235-7404.

EEO, Clery Act, ADA

The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/

Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks.

In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office.

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/

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