Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine

Director, Protective Services.
St. Louis, Missouri

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Description

Washington University in St. Louis, School of Medicine has retained Helbling, a ZRG company to conduct an executive search to secure a Director, Protective Services.

The Director, Protective Services provides leadership in directing programs to assure the safety and security of faculty, staff, students, visitors, and property. This position is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating all programs and activities of the Protective Services Department (WUSMPS). WUSMPS is an accredited (NACSA) force of armed response officers and unarmed public safety and communications officers who provide security coverage for the medical campus on a 24/7/365 basis. The medical campus comprises 65 university buildings and serves over 10.5 million gross square feet of space, 164 acres, and a 4.6-mile campus perimeter. WUSMPS supports the clinical, educational, and research missions of WashU Med and maintains a close partnership with WashU Emergency Management and campus partners to ensure adequate planning and response.

For more details about this opportunity, please view the position profile by clicking on the cover image to the right.   
 

Responsibilities:

• Establishes, coordinates, and administers operational guidelines and procedures for the department. 
• Prepares, submits, and supervises the annual budget process which is currently upwards of an operational budget of over $5M.
• Hires, directs, evaluates, and leads staff (3 direct reports, 57 indirect reports).
• Develops and oversees the implementation of campus safety, security and law enforcement education and service programs to include emergency medical and behavioral health assistance.  
• Oversees investigations related to criminal incidents and policy rule violations.
• Establishes positive relations with students, faculty, staff, and external community as part of the community policing security program. 
• Coordinates various short and long range planning activities to effectively guide and direct the administration and operation of the organization to include planning for physical security for new buildings and business continuity.  
• Develops guidelines and procedures to ensure the department and School of Medicine are in compliance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. 
• Maintains a comprehensive reporting system of statistical data and prepares reports (Clery et al).  
• Coordinates services with other medical school entities and affiliated hospitals.  
• Directs and maintains security platforms to include access control, surveillance (CCTV), and other support systems.
• Is an integral part of the Operations and Facilities Management Senior Leadership Team. 
• Performs other duties as assigned.

About WashU:

Founded in 1853, Washington University in St. Louis is a global leader in higher education that offers student-centered educational excellence within a world-class research-intensive university. Washington University has established distinctive programs in the life sciences; a strong arts and sciences core; a rich collection of professional schools spanning architecture and the arts, business, engineering, law, and social work; innovative, interdisciplinary graduate programs; and a top-ranked, thriving academic medical enterprise. 

Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM) is the medical school of Washington University in St. Louis. Founded in 1891, the school enrolls 1,200 students and employs nearly 3,000 faculty. WUSM has a rich history of success in research, education, and patient care; pioneering bedside teaching, as well as modern medical educational facilities. In aggregate, the medical campus occupies more than 10.5M gross SF with 3.2M SF used for research and instructional endeavors. 

WashU students learn from master clinicians and researchers while pursuing their studies in a wide array of academic departments and programs. Students select WashU Medicine for the culture of camaraderie and support, a flexible curriculum and outstanding opportunities after graduation. WashU’s programs in medical education (MD), occupational therapy, audiology and communication sciences, and physical therapy are considered to be among the very best in the nation. In addition, over 1,300 residents and clinical fellows train with WashU faculty in nearly 200 specialty and subspecialty training programs.

A robust research enterprise, WashU Medicine is #2 in NIH funding and received more than $824.6 million in faculty grants and contracts during the 2023 fiscal year. WashU faculty, staff and students advance the application of research discoveries to clinical care through multidisciplinary collaborations.  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree Required;
• Class E License (MO) or Class D License (IL) Required;
• 5 years experience in advanced law enforcement training Preferred.

Work Experience:

• 10 Years Security Administration/Law Enforcement Required;
• 8 Years Law Enforcement Supervision Required; 
• 5 Years Medical School or Medical Facility Environment Preferred;
• 5 Years Professional Law Enforcement Management, Campus Safety, or Emergency Management Preferred;
• 5 Years Professional Law Enforcement Management Positions of Increasing Responsibility or Complexity. 

Diversity Statement:

Washington University School of Medicine’s culture of collaboration and inclusion is the foundation for success in everything it does. The School of Medicine recognizes that by bringing together people from varying backgrounds, experiences and areas of expertise, it can develop richer solutions to complex scientific questions, train culturally sensitive clinicians and provide health care in a way that best serves our diverse patient population. To support these values, the School of Medicine is deeply committed to building a diverse and inclusive community in which everyone is welcomed and valued. As the School of Medicine engages more fully with the community around it and appeals more broadly to student talent, it has adopted a clearer priority on diversifying its own ranks. Washington University encourages and gives full consideration to all applicants for admission, financial aid and employment regardless of race, color, ethnicity, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, ability, gender identity or expression, national origin, veteran status, socio-economic status, genetic information. We implement policies and practices that support the inclusion of all such potential students, trainees and employees and are committed to being an institution that is accessible to everyone who learns, conducts research, works and seeks care on our campus. We provide reasonable accommodations to those seeking that assistance.

Please submit Resume and Cover Letter to Jill DiGiovanni at jdigiovanni@zrgpartners.com.