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Description ***READVERTISED*** Title: Safety/Security Specialist, Professional Standards Manager (0078865) Position Number: 0078865 Hiring Unit: ADMINISTRATION, AUXIL ENT, CAMPUS SECURITY Location: UH at Manoa Date Posted: 07/28/2026 Closing Date: 08/12/2026 Band: B Salary : salary schedules and placement information Full Time/Part Time: Full-time Month: 11-month Temporary/Permanent: Permanent Duties and Responsibilities * Denotes essential functions *Plans, organizes, coordinates, and manages the employee development, training, and accreditation activities of the University of Hawaii at Manoa (UHM) Department of Public Safety (DPS). *Assists in the overall planning and management of safety and security activities of UHM DPS. *Ensures efficient/effective operation of the UHM DPS employee development, training and accreditation functions and activities.

*Ensures department personnel compliance with University policy and procedure, along with department general orders and standard operating procedures. *Assists in the development of multi-year goals, objectives and strategic plans. *Assists in the development and administration of department programs, policies and procedures.

*Creates and monitors employee development, training, and accreditation related operating budgets and approves the expenditure of funds. *Participates in the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation and discipline of department staff. Represent the University to local, state and federal law enforcement, fire or safety and security agencies, as assigned by the Chief.

*Coordinates the scheduling and assignment of staff to training classes as needed and/or required. *Plans, manages, and supervises the department Field Training and Evaluation Program, Communications Training and Evaluation Program and Supervisor Training and Evaluation Program. *Plans and manages accreditation activities including operational self-assessment, file maintenance, proof collection, completion of time-sensitive activities and reports, on-site assessments and other related duties and activities.

*Responsible for the research, development, revision, dissemination and training of UHM DPS Policy & Procedural Orders. *Responsible for the research, development, revision, dissemination and utilization of the UHM DPS Employee Development Manual. *Responsible for administering the department Career Development Program.

*Responsible for the collection and analysis of statistical data regarding employee development and training activities. *Prepares detailed analyses and reports for management review. Ensures department compliance with the Campus Safety (Jeanne Clery) Act, Title IX and other regulatory requirements related to employee development, training, and accreditation.

Maintains departmental standards for accreditation that includes, planning, coordinating and managing accreditation activities, projects and processing. Completes and submits required reports and forms for accreditation; prepare and maintain appropriate reports and communications. Coordinates CPR and AED training for the UH Manoa campus.

Coordinates the development, training, and maintenance of UH Bike Patrol program. Creates, publishes, and maintains the 'Annual Training' calendar reflecting all mandatory and recurring training for DPS personnel. Gathers and analyzes data; monitors and measures agency adherence to accreditation standards.

Identifies, verifies, and reconciles compliance activities correcting any noted deficiencies through policy, training, or other administrative measures. Acts as the coordinator of policy development by suggesting areas of new policy development, maintaining and updating existing policy, and includes annual and semi-annual reviews of all department policies. Serves as department liaison to CALEA, as well as, accreditation managers of other local, county and state agencies.

Attend periodic meetings and conferences, professional workshops, and training related to CALEA standards. Serves as the agency representative to and liaison with CALEA for all accreditation matters. Updates and provides training to command staff of professional standards and changes to any CALEA standards or changes to the CALEA accreditation process.

Provides presentations to command staff and department personnel about accreditation, policies, and other planning issues. Other duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Education, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Sociology, Public Administration or related field and 3 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for the principles and practices of employee development and/or training methods, techniques, and procedures; or any equivalent combination of education and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated. Considerable working knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the development of employees and training in the area of safety, security, law enforcement, or related field as demonstrated by the broad knowledge of the full range of pertinent standard and evolving concepts, principles and methodologies.

Considerable working knowledge and understanding of applicable federal and state laws, rules, regulations and theories and systems associated with principles and practices of employee development and training methods, techniques, and procedures. Demonstrated ability to resolve wide ranging complex problems through the use of creative reasoning and logic to accurately determine the cause of the problems and the resolution of the problems in an effective, innovative and timely manner. Demonstrated ability to interpret and present information and ideas clearly and accurately in writing, verbally and by preparation of reports and other materials.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team leaders and members, and individuals. Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software. For supervisory work, demonstrated ability to lead subordinates, manage work priorities and projects, and manage employee relations.

Professional experience in campus security, law enforcement, or other institutional safety and security. Ability to interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations to a variety of work situations; communicate effectively and work with a wide variety of people, including the University community, general public, and supervision of staff. Ability to travel for purposes of attending meetings, training and other activities.

Ability to work beyond normal hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. To Apply: Note: If you have not applied for a position before using NeoGov, you will need to create an account. Click on the "Apply" button on the top right corner of the screen to complete an application and attach required documents by the closing date: 1.

Cover letter indicating how you meet the minimum qualifications; 2. Resume; 3. Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of three (3) professional references (preferably supervisor); and 4.

Copy of your official transcript showing highest degree. (Official transcripts will be required if selected to fill the position.) The application will be considered incomplete if materials are unreadable. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered

Note: If multiple applications are received from the same candidate, only the last one will be reviewed. Please do not include any self-identifying photos, and PLEASE REDACT REFERENCES TO SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS AND BIRTH DATE ON TRANSCRIPT COPIES. All items become the property of the University of Hawaii Office of Campus Services, and will not be returned.

Inquiries: Campus Services Human Resources Office; 808-956-6935; uhmcshr@hawaii.edu EEO, Clery Act, ADA The University of Hawai'i is an Equal Opportunity Institution and is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination in employment, including on the basis of veteran and disability status. For more information, visit: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/policies/ Employment is contingent on satisfying employment eligibility verification requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986; reference checks of previous employers; and for certain positions, criminal history record checks. In accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, annual campus crime statistics for the University of Hawai'i may be viewed at: https://www.hawaii.edu/titleix/help/campus-security/, or a paper copy may be obtained upon request from the respective UH Campus Security or Administrative Services Office

In accordance with Article 10 of the unit 08 collective bargaining agreement, bargaining unit members receive priority consideration for APT job vacancies. As a result, external or non BU 08 applicants may not be considered for some APT vacancies. BU 08 members with re-employment rights or priority status are responsible for informing the hiring unit of their status.

Accommodation Request: The University of Hawai'i complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the EEO coordinator directly. Determination on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

For further information, please refer to the following link: https://www.hawaii.edu/offices/eeo/accommodation-request/.