Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).
Position Information Position Title: Director of Public Safety
Requisition Number: S02282P
Position Category: Staff
Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week: 40
Months per year: 12
Pay Grade: E35
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary Weber State University is seeking a new Director of Public Safety (DPS), who provides leadership, development, coordination, and direction for all aspects of campus safety for the university. This role oversees the Campus Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Office of the Fire Marshal, and Risk Management. The DPS ensures that day-to-day security, public safety functions, and safety initiatives align with the University’s Strategic Plan while maintaining a high public profile and serving on the senior leadership team.
This role oversees the comprehensive process of identifying, evaluating, and managing insurable or hazard risks, and overseeing the implementation of risk solutions that help optimize university operations.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Security Oversight:
Directs all safety activities, including Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Environmental Health and Safety, Clery Compliance, and the Police Department.
Risk Evaluation:
Identifies potential hazard and loss exposures through surveys and inspections to develop means of improving the university’s experience against loss.
Insurance Management:
Determines risk financing and administration of insurance programs, including the reporting of university property and equipment values to insurers.
Contract Review:
Reviews major contracts, leases, and proposed policies from a risk management perspective to ensure effective loss prevention.
Claims Administration:
Directs the intake of property and liability insurance claims and assists with investigations to provide prompt service to university and non-university entities.
Strategic Coordination:
Collaborates with Facilities Management to ensure physical security of assets and works with the STAR Team to further campus safety efforts.
Committee Leadership:
Chairs the Risk Control Committee and the Accident Review Committee, and serves as an executive member of the Event Coordination Committee.
Required Qualifications
5 years related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to maintain POST certification (Peace Officer Standards and Training) as required by state law for law enforcement oversight
Demonstrated understanding of federal and state laws specific to higher education, including the Clery Act, Title IX, and VAWA
A Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or Master’s in Criminal Justice/Emergency Management)
Direct experience managing public safety and risk within a higher education environment
Candidate Requirements Background Check required as a condition of employment.
Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Application Process To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin March 4, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Physical Requirements Physical Activities: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position, grasping, applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, feeling, perceiving attributes of objects, expressing or exchanging ideas, ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance, repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements: color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as typical office or administrative work).
Job Dates Job Open Date: 02/18/2026
Review Date: 03/04/2026
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
jobs.weber.edu
KSL
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs
Agency Referral
Personal Referral
Internal Job Posting
Advertisement/Publication
Other web advertisement
Other
* Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No. If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers). (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents:
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Position Information Position Title: Director of Public Safety
Requisition Number: S02282P
Position Category: Staff
Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT
Hours per week: 40
Months per year: 12
Pay Grade: E35
FLSA: Exempt
Job Summary Weber State University is seeking a new Director of Public Safety (DPS), who provides leadership, development, coordination, and direction for all aspects of campus safety for the university. This role oversees the Campus Police Department, Environmental Health & Safety, Emergency Management, Office of the Fire Marshal, and Risk Management. The DPS ensures that day-to-day security, public safety functions, and safety initiatives align with the University’s Strategic Plan while maintaining a high public profile and serving on the senior leadership team.
This role oversees the comprehensive process of identifying, evaluating, and managing insurable or hazard risks, and overseeing the implementation of risk solutions that help optimize university operations.
Key Responsibilities
Safety & Security Oversight:
Directs all safety activities, including Emergency Management, Fire Marshal, Environmental Health and Safety, Clery Compliance, and the Police Department.
Risk Evaluation:
Identifies potential hazard and loss exposures through surveys and inspections to develop means of improving the university’s experience against loss.
Insurance Management:
Determines risk financing and administration of insurance programs, including the reporting of university property and equipment values to insurers.
Contract Review:
Reviews major contracts, leases, and proposed policies from a risk management perspective to ensure effective loss prevention.
Claims Administration:
Directs the intake of property and liability insurance claims and assists with investigations to provide prompt service to university and non-university entities.
Strategic Coordination:
Collaborates with Facilities Management to ensure physical security of assets and works with the STAR Team to further campus safety efforts.
Committee Leadership:
Chairs the Risk Control Committee and the Accident Review Committee, and serves as an executive member of the Event Coordination Committee.
Required Qualifications
5 years related experience
Preferred Qualifications
Ability to maintain POST certification (Peace Officer Standards and Training) as required by state law for law enforcement oversight
Demonstrated understanding of federal and state laws specific to higher education, including the Clery Act, Title IX, and VAWA
A Master’s degree (MBA, MPA, or Master’s in Criminal Justice/Emergency Management)
Direct experience managing public safety and risk within a higher education environment
Candidate Requirements Background Check required as a condition of employment.
Benefits Summary WSU offers a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, retirement, a wellness program with release time and paid incentives, tuition benefits, free tickets to athletic and performing arts events, and paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
Application Process To apply, please complete the online application and attach a cover letter, current resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references. For qualification determination, your application and/or resume must address the required and preferred qualifications and must contain average number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be considered incomplete. Screening of applications will begin March 4, 2026. Position will remain open until filled.
Physical Requirements Physical Activities: Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another, operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position, grasping, applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm, feeling, perceiving attributes of objects, expressing or exchanging ideas, ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance, repetitive motion of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
Physical Requirements: Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work.
Visual Acuity Requirements: color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading. Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.
Conditions: The worker is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions (such as typical office or administrative work).
Job Dates Job Open Date: 02/18/2026
Review Date: 03/04/2026
Job Close Date: Open Until Filled Yes
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
jobs.weber.edu
KSL
Chronicle of Higher Education
Higher Ed Jobs
Agency Referral
Personal Referral
Internal Job Posting
Advertisement/Publication
Other web advertisement
Other
* Do you have or have you ever been issued a W# By Weber State University? Yes or No. If yes, please enter your W# (W followed by eight numbers). (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents:
Resume
Cover Letter
List of References with Contact Info
Optional Documents:
#J-18808-Ljbffr