Job Description
Director of Campus Security
Posting Number: A01015
Campus:
Department: 5702-Campus Security
Classification Pay Scale
In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum: $115,000.00 Annually
Maximum $120,883.77 Annually
Job Summary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Knowledge of the Jeanne Clery Act.
- Knowledge of Federal and State of CA legislation.
- Knowledge of public safety operations and requirements, including powers of arrest, use of force and free speech.
- Knowledge of security technology (surveillance cameras, access control systems, and other systems).
- Proficiency in computer skills necessary to set up document formats in Word, Excel and any other software programs required by the position.
- Ability to effectively communicate (verbal and written).
- Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty and staff.
- Ability to conduct formal investigations of, gathering facts and evidence in a manner required to ensure proper documentation for civil or criminal prosecution.
- Ability to supervise direct reports.
- Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.
Required Qualifications
- A bachelor’s degree in public safety or a closely related field, or any combination of education and/or experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in public safety.
Experience:
- Must be a current or retired sworn Peace Officer with a minimum 10 (ten) years of experience, including at least 5 (five) years as a supervisor.
Certifications/Licenses and Qualifications:
- Must possess or have the ability to obtain a current and valid Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Firearms Permit/Exposed Firearms Permit (including Guard Card) and a legal firearm, as defined by the State of California.
- Must hold a valid California Concealed Weapons Permit if the incumbent plans to carry a concealed weapon.
- Valid California drivers’ license (or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hire).
Background Checks:
- Must pass the CORI criminal background check.
Preferred Qualifications
- FEMA (Incident Command Course Modules such as 100HE, 200, 700, 800), POST (Basic through Supervisory, Management/Executive), and other security/safety related certifications strongly desired.
Experience:
- Preferred experience in a campus security or campus law enforcement agency.
- Preferred Command Level law enforcement experience, at the rank of lieutenant or above.
Posting Date: 05/14/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026
Essential Job Duties
To apply, visit https://jobs.westernu.edu/postings/36126
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Western University of Health Sciences, located in Pomona, CA and Lebanon, OR, is an independent nonprofit health professions university, conferring degrees in dental medicine, health sciences, medical sciences, nursing, optometry, osteopathic medicine, pharmacy, physical therapy, physician assistant studies, podiatric medicine and veterinary medicine. WesternU is home to WesternU Health, where the best in collaborative health care services is offered and WesternU Pet Health, where we enhance and prolong the loving relationship between families and their pets.
For over 45 years, WesternU has prepared health care professionals for long-term career success. Our educational approach is centered around humanistic values, so that our graduates treat every patient as the unique individual they are. WesternU also is one of the largest graduate schools for the health sciences in California and our Alumni rank among the top leaders in health care and medicine throughout the country and the world.
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