Crime Prevention Specialist (H)

Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet. The University of Miami/UHealth Department of Public Safety has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Crime Prevention Specialist. Core Job Summary: The Crime Prevention Specialist (H) develops, implements, and manages comprehensive crime prevention and safety programs across multiple sites. This role serves as the principal investigator for security-related incidents, ensuring thorough follow-up and resolution of security breaches. The Specialist collaborates with campus departments and external law enforcement agencies to enhance safety, reduce risk, and promote a secure environment. This position also supports compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and provides training and outreach to the organization’s community. Core Responsibilities: Develops and implements crime prevention programs tailored to the needs of the organization and surrounding community. Conducts safety audits and environmental assessments to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities. Analyzes crime data and trends to inform prevention strategies and resource allocation. Coordinates with local law enforcement and emergency services to enhance collaborative safety efforts. Delivers safety presentations, workshops, and training sessions to employees, students, or community members. Promotes awareness campaigns on topics such as theft prevention, personal safety, and emergency preparedness. Serves as a liaison between the organization and community groups to foster trust and cooperation. Assists in the development and dissemination of crime alerts, safety bulletins, and educational materials. Supports the implementation of security technologies, such as surveillance systems and access control. Participates in emergency response planning and drills. Maintains accurate records of crime prevention activities and prepares reports for leadership. Provides guidance on crime prevention, best practices and policy development. Responds to inquiries and concerns related to safety and security from staff, students, or the public. Stays current on crime prevention trends, legislation, and emerging threats. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. Core Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent required Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more. UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride. The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.