Assistant Director of Public Safety Analysis<\/p>\n
Boise State University<\/p>\n
Job no: 499796
Work type: Non-Classified\/Professional
Location: Boise
Categories: Management,Safety and Security,Senior-Level<\/p>\n
Help shape the intelligence and analysis that supports a safer Boise State community. As Assistant Director of Public Safety Analysis, you’ll lead the Public Safety Analysis Unit in delivering accurate, timely, and actionable information to guide critical public safety decisions. Overseeing crime and intelligence analysis, enhanced background checks, case and event support, threat-assessment analysis, and department reporting, you’ll establish standards for quality, confidentiality, and responsible information sharing. You’ll also develop a team of professional analysts and collaborate with university leaders, law enforcement, emergency management, and other public safety partners to identify emerging concerns, improve operations, and strengthen campus preparedness. If you’re an experienced analytical leader who exercises sound judgment, communicates complex information clearly, and thrives in a collaborative public safety environment, we invite you to join our team.<\/p>\n
Job Summary\/Basic Function:<\/p>\n
This position leads the Public Safety Analysis Unit, which provides accurate, timely, and actionable information to support public safety decisions. This position directs crime and intelligence analysis, enhanced background checks, case and event support, analytical support for threat assessment, and department reporting. Responsibilities include establishing standards for analytical quality, confidentiality, documentation, and appropriate information sharing; supervising and developing the unit’s analysts; and serving as a senior analytical resource capable of performing analyst functions when needed. Through reliable analysis and reporting, the position helps the Department of Public Safety identify patterns, assess emerging concerns, improve operations, allocate resources, and communicate appropriate information to university leaders and the campus community.<\/p>\n
Campus Security Authority: This position is identified as a “Campus Security Authority (CSA)” per the federal law known as the Clery Act. Per this law, the employee is required to report any crimes that they become aware of to the Clery Compliance Officer. Additionally, CSAs are required to complete annual training prescribed by the Clery Compliance Officer.<\/p>\n
Department Overview:<\/p>\n
Boise State University’s Department of Public Safety is responsible for more than “people safety.” In addition to university Security, our team includes the university’s Emergency Management Department, Transportation (Shuttle buses and the Cycle Learning Center) and Parking, and Integrated Security Technology. Department of Public Safety employees are responsible for the safety of everyone on campus through a variety of programs. We believe in supporting our team members in all roles of their life. We offer flexible scheduling, competitive pay rates, meaningful and impactful work, and healthy teams. Public Safety will encourage you to take time doing what is most important to you, whether that is spending time with family, traveling, or increasing your education. We want the best employees. If you are a high performer who’s gotten lost at other organizations who just don’t seem to get it, come meet us. We are different and always seeking ways to improve. Apply and let us prove it!<\/p>\n
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Level Scope:<\/p>\n
Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Manages experienced professionals who exercise latitude and independence in assignments. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and campus wide goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls with a focus on policy and strategy implementation. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets and requires practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects and tactics within one area. May report to a Chair, Unit Director, or equivalent administrative management.<\/p>\n
Essential Functions:<\/p>\n
Department of Public Safety Supervisory Responsibilities
\u2022 Develop employees through regular feedback, appropriate delegation, professional development, and opportunities to exercise judgment and solve problems.
\u2022 Monitor significant service, safety, workload, operational conditions, and progress toward commitments within the supervisor’s area. Communicate early when risks, barriers, staffing limitations, or competing priorities may affect expected outcomes.
\u2022 Communicate decisions, expectations, priorities, and relevant context to employees and ensure appropriate follow-through.<\/p>\n
Public Safety Analysis Program Leadership and Operations
\u2022 Lead the Public Safety Analysis Unit and establish its priorities, objectives, procedures, analytical standards, and service expectations in coordination with the Director of Threat Assessment and Public Safety Systems.
\u2022 Directly supervise assigned analysts and be accountable for employee performance and development, workload management, service coverage, analytical quality, and continuity of operations.
\u2022 Conduct analytical work and perform analyst functions when staffing, workload, operational needs, or urgent circumstances require additional coverage.
\u2022 Develop case timelines, identify information gaps, conduct or coordinate authorized research, and support interviews or investigative activity when assigned and operating within the position’s training and authority.
\u2022 Lead the annual planning, development, delivery, and evaluation of the Idaho Threat Assessment Conference. Responsibilities include developing the program, identifying and coordinating speakers, maintaining partner and sponsor relationships, planning resources and logistics, supporting registration and delivery, overseeing assigned staff, and evaluating participant feedback to improve future conferences.
\u2022 Respond to urgent situations, major events, and campus emergencies. Serve in an assigned role within a command post, emergency operations center, or other incident management structure.
\u2022 Manage assigned financial, technological, and informational resources and recommend improvements needed to support reliable and effective unit operations.<\/p>\n
Operational Analysis, Reporting, and Continuous Improvement
\u2022 Develop and maintain a department-wide framework for collecting, defining, validating, analyzing, and reporting public safety information.
\u2022 Produce recurring reports and analytical briefings concerning service demand, incidents, crime patterns, event activity, repeat locations, response resources, alarm activity, emerging concerns, and other public safety trends.
\u2022 Integrate information from DPS units and authorized partner sources to provide department leadership with a clear and reliable understanding of operations, risks, workloads, and service needs.
\u2022 Use analysis to support staffing, scheduling, event planning, prevention efforts, resource allocation, policy development, training priorities, and operational improvements.
\u2022 Evaluate programs, operational changes, technology, and safety initiatives to determine whether they achieved the intended results and identify areas requiring further review.
\u2022 Identify weaknesses in data quality, definitions, documentation, source systems, or reporting practices and work with responsible units to improve the reliability and usefulness of department information.
\u2022 Develop validated analytical content for the DPS annual report, transparency resources, public metrics, and other approved internal or public-facing reports.
\u2022 Coordinate with the Office of Communications and Marketing and other responsible offices to ensure public information is accurate, understandable, appropriately contextualized, accessible, and protective of confidential or sensitive information.
\u2022 Track recommendations and corrective actions arising from after-action reviews, exercises, audits, external assessments, and significant incidents. Provide status information to leadership and identify unresolved barriers or overdue actions.
\u2022 Prepare maps, timelines, dashboards, visualizations, written assessments, and executive-level briefings tailored to the needs and authority of the intended audience.
\u2022 Research applicable professional practices, evaluate their relevance to Boise State, and recommend responsible improvements to public safety analysis and reporting.
\u2022 Develop or provide department training on analytical practices, information handling, analytical products, and the appropriate use and interpretation of public safety information.<\/p>\n
Perform other duties as assigned.<\/p>\n
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Knowledge of behavioral threat assessment and management principles and the role analysts serve in supporting multidisciplinary assessment and management processes.
\u2022 Ability to conduct enhanced background research and identify information relevant to authorized public safety, employment, event, or threat-assessment purposes.
\u2022 Ability to identify patterns, emerging concerns, service demands, and information gaps through qualitative and quantitative analysis.
\u2022 Ability to exercise sound judgment when determining the relevance, reliability, sensitivity, and appropriate distribution of information.
\u2022 Ability to communicate complex or sensitive information clearly and appropriately in writing, in person, and through formal presentations.
\u2022 Skill in developing and delivering training related to analytical practices, information handling, public safety awareness, and unit responsibilities.
\u2022 Ability to use case-management, data-analysis, reporting, mapping, records, and research systems relevant to the unit’s work.
\u2022 Ability to receive and maintain “Secret” clearance.<\/p>\n
Minimum Qualifications:<\/p>\n
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent plus 5 years of experience, including 1 year of managerial experience.<\/p>\n
Preferred Qualifications:<\/p>\n
Bachelor’s degree and seven years of progressively responsible experience in public safety analysis, crime analysis, intelligence analysis, investigations, threat assessment support, or a related field, including three years of supervisory or managerial experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.<\/p>\n
Salary and Benefits: The salary range is $80,828.80 to $85,009.00 annually and is commensurate with experience. Boise State University provides a best-in-class https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1Yt-dextMkThD-AxYR_jyFNqjZ9_Hoyix95JzhwkHJIY\/edit?usp=sharing, including (but not limited to):<\/p>\n
– 12 https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/hr\/payroll-and-processing\/payroll-and-holiday-calendars\/ AND the University is closed between Christmas and New Year’s (requires use of 3 vacation days)
– Between 12-24 https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/hr\/benefits\/sick-and-annual-leave-accrual\/ for full-time Professional and Classified staff depending on position type and years of service
– 10.76% University contribution to your https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/hr\/benefits\/orp\/ (Professional and Faculty employees)
– 11.96% University contribution to your https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/hr\/benefits\/persi\/ (Classified employees)
– Excellent medical, dental and other https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/hr\/benefits\/medical-prescription-dental-and-vision\/ coverages
– https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/hr\/benefits\/tuition-fee-waiver-benefit\/ benefits for employees, spouses and their dependents
– See our https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/hr\/benefits\/ for more information!<\/p>\n
Required Application Materials:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Resume with employment history (including dates of employment).
\u2022 Cover Letter indicating your interest and qualifications for the position.
\u2022 3 Professional References.<\/p>\n
About Us:<\/p>\n
Nestled along the Boise River and steps from the state capitol, Boise State University fosters a vibrant and welcoming academic environment that fuels student and employee success. We’re a trailblazing institution, nationally recognized for our innovative spirit and commitment to positive impact on Idaho and beyond.<\/p>\n
We’re building a thriving community of faculty and staff whose unique skills, experiences, and perspectives come together to create a rich and rewarding academic experience. Applications from all backgrounds are welcomed.<\/p>\n
Learn more about Boise State and living in Idaho’s Treasure Valley at https:\/\/www.boisestate.edu\/about\/<\/p>\n
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Applications close: Mon, 09 Nov 2026 06:55:00 GMT<\/p>\n
To apply, please visit: https:\/\/apptrkr.com\/9923644<\/p>\n
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