Public Safety Compliance Specialist at Montgomery College in Montgomery County, MD

Job description

Job Description Montgomery College, Central Services location in Rockville, is seeking candidates for a Full-Time Public Safety Compliance Specialist. The regular work schedule is 40 hour a week, Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This is a non-bargaining, exempt, grade 31 position. This position is currently eligible for telework two (2) days per week. This eligibility is subject to change based on the needs of the unit. Montgomery College promotes and creates a working and learning environment rooted in the basic tenets of fairness, belonging, and inclusiveness. Under general supervision, the incumbent in this position will manage the College's compliance programs related to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) and the College's Youth Protection Program; as well as support the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program. The duties of this position will encompass: Clery Act Compliance; Youth Protection Program Administration; Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Program (DAAPP); Compliance Training and Program Development; and Committee Leadership and Collaboration. Clery Act Compliance Duties: o Serve as the College's primary coordinator for Clery Act compliance activities, and coordinate implementation of institutional policies, procedures, and practices to ensure compliance with applicable federal regulations. o Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to policies and procedures, and provide guidance and consultation to campus departments regarding Clery compliance responsibilities. o Assist with internal and external audits and recommend process improvements to strengthen regulatory compliance and operational effectiveness. Clery Data Collection, Reporting, and Records Management Duties: o Serve as custodian of all Clery compliance records to establish and maintain comprehensive records supporting institutional compliance and audit readiness. o Review incident reports and assign or verifiy proper Clery crime classification, and reportability while considering timeliness of the warnings, emergency notification requirements, crime log inclusion, and statistical reporting. o Coordinate with campus offices, and other appropriate offices to ensure complete and accurate disposition of incident reports within the required federal reporting timeframe. o Maintain documentation supporting educational programming, crime prevention initiatives, and security awareness activities. Property Classification and Mapping duties Duties: o Assist maintenance of Clery geography and property classifications for College-owned and leased properties, and officially recognized student organizations. o Update Clery maps and geographic boundaries, and coordinate with Facilities and other departments regarding changes affecting Clery geography. o Conduct annual compliance review. Campus Security Authority (CSA) Program Coordination Duties: o Identify, maintain, and update the Campus Security Authority (CSA) roster, and maintain CSA distribution lists and compliance records. o Develop and deliver mandatory CSA training and educational materials, and communicate reporting responsibilities, compliance requirements, and procedural updates to Campus Security Authorities. Annual Security Report (ASR) Duties: o Coordinate preparation, review, publication, and distribution of the Annual Security Report, and collect statistical data and policy statements from campus stakeholders ensuring timely publication in accordance with federal regulations. Emergency Notification and Timely Warning Compliance Duties: o Collaborate with the Office of Emergency Management to maintain compliance with emergency notification and timely warning requirements. o Review policies, procedures, templates, and communication protocols, coordinate documentation of annual emergency response and evacuation exercises, and maintain records demonstrating compliance with federal testing requirements. Youth Protection Program