Posted: 26-Oct-25
Location: Pasco, Washington
Salary: $97,678.00 - $107,971.00
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Internal Number: E-25-015
Join the CBC team and help us transform students' lives!
CBC is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. Wecenter equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.
CBC places a high value on the ability to communicate effectively across cultures, to implement culturally responsive teaching strategies, and model intercultural empathy. Experience in serving Hispanic students is not merely a preference - it is valued at Columbia Basin College. Advanced intercultural knowledge and skills among our faculty is essential to the success of our students and our institution as a whole.
El CBC esta comprometido con nuestra vision de ser el hogar educativo que transforma las vidas de Los estudiantes a traves de la movilizaci6n econ6mica y social. Samas una de ocho lnstituciones al Servicio de Los hispanos en el estado de Washington y Los estudiantes hispanos representan un poco menos de la mitad de nuestra poblaci6n estudiantil. Como tal, CBC se compromete a descubrir y crear formas innovadoras para servir intencionalmente a Los estudiantes hispanos, mientras que al mismo tiempo sirve a todos Los demas. Nos enfocamos en la equidad en todo lo que hacemos y buscamos atraer y retener individuos que se comprometan en ayudar a todos Los estudiantes a tener exito en el Lagro de sus metas.
El CBC le da un enorme valor a la habilidad de comunicarse efectivamente a traves de culturas, para implementar estrategias de ensenanza culturalmente responsivas, y modelar empatfa intercultural. La experiencia en servir a Los estudiantes hispanos no es simplemente una preferencia, sino que es alga que se valora en el Columbia Basin College. El conocimiento y las aptitudes interculturales avanzadas entre nuestros profesores son esenciales para el exito de nuestros estudiantes y de nuestra instituci6n en su totalidad.
Here's how you will support our mission
The Director for Security, Risk & Emergency Management provides leadership, administrative direction, and oversight for public safety operations, risk management, and emergency planning at Columbia Basin College. This position plays a key role in fostering a safe and secure environment by directing campus security services, leading emergency preparedness initiatives, and ensuring institutional compliance with applicable regulations. The Director actively supports and engages in CBC's values of student learning, culture of excellence, diversity, equity, and inclusion, sustainability, and well-being. This role involves strategic collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to safeguard people, assets, and resources across the College.
This position reports to the Vice President for Administrative Services.
The salary range for this position is $97,678-$107,971.
This position is receiving applications until October 26, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.
Primary Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction for all aspects of the Security and Emergency Management department, ensuring high-quality service delivery;
- Lead the college's emergency preparedness efforts, including planning, training, and coordinating an emergency advisory group;
- Serve as liaison to law enforcement, fire, and emergency management agencies and advise college leadership on safety and preparedness;
- Direct the development and implementation of safety training programs, emergency exercises, and response coordination;
- Lead internal and external communications related to security, risk, and emergency management in collaboration with Public Relations;
- Oversee campus security operations, including physical security systems, patrol scheduling, and access control protocols;
- Ensure institutional compliance with the Clery Act, VAWA, and other regulatory mandates; coordinate with Title IX and legal counsel as needed;
- Conduct annual risk assessments and lead the development of risk mitigation strategies and emergency response plans;
- Manage departmental budget development, authorize expenditures, and ensure proper allocation and use of financial resources;
- Supervise and develop department personnel, including performance management, staffing decisions, and policy implementation;
- Perform other duties as
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, emergency management, law enforcement, business administration, public administration, or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university;
- Three (3) years of progressive supervisory experience in emergency management, emergency response (including military service, etc.), public safety, security, or related field;
- Experience monitoring or managing departmental budgets;
- Possess and maintain a valid US driver's license, with an insurable driving history.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's degree in criminal justice, emergency management, law enforcement, business administration, public administration, or related field from an institutionally accredited college or university;
- Current knowledge of NIMS (National Incident Management Systems);
- Experience managing organization risk and conducting risk assessments;
- Knowledge of the Clery Act and associated reporting requirements;
- Knowledge of Washington State civil services rules; and
- Comfortable working with email, word processing, spreadsheets and presentation
Competencies:
Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary leadership and set strategic direction for safety, security, risk management, and emergency preparedness aligned with institutional priorities; inspire and guide teams toward achieving organizational goals;
Regulatory Compliance: Maintain thorough understanding of federal, state, and local regulations, including Clery Act, VAWA, and Title IX; ensure policies and procedures comply with applicable laws and institutional standards;
Risk Management: Lead comprehensive risk assessments and mitigation strategies; anticipate and address vulnerabilities; oversee incident response and crisis management activities to safeguard the campus community;
Communication Skills: Speak clearly and persuasively in positive and challenging situations; listen attentively and seek clarification; respond effectively to questions; prepare and deliver presentations; participate actively in meetings; write and review documents with clarity and accuracy tailored to the audience;
Staff Development & Leadership: Effectively recruit, mentor, and evaluate staff; foster professional growth, accountability, and teamwork; promote a positive and collaborative work environment;
Data Analysis & Decision-Making: Use data and analytics to guide strategic decisions, resource allocation, and continuous improvement of safety and emergency management functions;
"Shared Commitments"/Teamwork: Demonstrate a willingness to work with, and help others in completing job assignments, the ability to accept constructive criticism, and to cooperate with fellow employees and supervisors; demonstrate alignment with the "Shared Commitments" culture, (e.g., treat each other with dignity and respect, hold each other accountable, celebrate each person's contributions); and
Support for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion: Reflecting CBC's mission, vision and values, support initiatives that expand the human qualities that differentiate our workplace and educational setting. Demonstrate and advocate an understanding of differences, open mindedness, compassion, sensitivity and interest in differing viewpoints given the diverse population and show a deep commitment to the involvement of colleagues, students and community members to student experience and success honoring freedom of expression as fundamental to personal, professional and organizational growth.
Terms of Employment
This is a full-time, overtime exempt, administrative staff position. The typical work hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.; however, work hours may vary due to work demands and some evening and weekend work may be required.
CBC offers excellent medical/dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, paid leave, retirement plans, and a variety of benefit options. Please view the "Benefits" tab for comprehensive benefits information.
Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:
- Provide proof of lawful permanent residency or other appropriate work authorization as required by the Immigration Reform Control Act of 1986.
- Disclose any substantiated findings or any ongoing investigations related to sexual misconduct as required by RCW288.112.080.
- Pass a criminal background check. Note: information learned during the criminal background check will not necessarily preclude employment but may be a factor in eligibility for the position.
- Verify education at the time of hire.
- Maintain an alcohol-free and drug-free workplace during employment.