Campus Police Lieutenant, Events Manager

High Point University, located in High Point, North Carolina, is a private liberal arts university known for its commitment to providing a transformative education and vibrant campus experience. The university fosters a welcoming and supportive environment enriched by diverse academic and extracurricular opportunities. High Point University is dedicated to excellence, innovation, and creating a safe and engaging community for all its students, faculty, and staff. The campus has a strong emphasis on event management and security, ensuring that both academic and special events run smoothly and safely within its grounds. As part of this commitment, the university’s Campus Police Department plays a critical role in maintaining safety, order, and efficient management of various campus events. The Police Lieutenant, Events Manager position at High Point University represents a senior leadership role within the Campus Police Department. Reporting directly to the Chief of Campus Police, the appointee will hold a sworn position with the rank of Lieutenant. This role is integral in providing oversight and coordination for special events throughout the university and beyond, requiring strategic planning, collaboration with multiple stakeholders, and on-the-ground leadership during event operations. The Lieutenant, Events Manager prepares Incident Action Plans (IAPs) to ensure that all events are carefully planned and executed, working closely with university event producers and external agencies when necessary. The position also involves supervisory responsibilities such as managing the Events Coordinator, overseeing the Events Team, and directly supervising the Traffic Officer Supervisor while indirectly overseeing Traffic Officers. A noteworthy aspect of the role involves serving as a Watch Commander during evening shifts, providing crucial supervisory guidance to personnel on duty and ensuring operational readiness and responsiveness during nighttime hours. The position demands strong leadership skills, the ability to multi-task, and excellent communication capabilities when coordinating with various internal and external teams. Maintaining North Carolina police certification through ongoing training and firearms qualification is a mandatory component of this role. The Police Lieutenant, Events Manager at High Point University also serves as a uniformed officer, representing the campus police’s commitment to visible and approachable law enforcement presence on campus. This employment opportunity suits candidates passionate about combining law enforcement expertise with event management excellence in an educational setting. It offers a dynamic and challenging work environment where interpersonal skills, strategic planning, and operational oversight are paramount. This role is essential to ensuring campus safety during events and maintaining High Point University’s reputation as a secure and well-managed educational institution. Interested candidates should expect to engage with diverse event types, from academic gatherings and athletic competitions to large-scale public events, all of which require detailed logistical planning and teamwork. The Police Lieutenant, Events Manager job position presents an exceptional career path with growth potential within campus law enforcement, emphasizing a proactive and collaborative approach to safety and event management.