Bethel University is a leader in Christ-centered higher education with approximately 4,700 students from 50 states and 32 countries enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, seminary, and adult education programs. Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Bethel offers bachelor's and advanced degrees in nearly 100 fields. Educationally excellent classroom-based and online programs equip graduates to make exceptional contributions in life-long service to God and the world.

Bethel University’s Christ-centered mission includes a commitment to equal educational opportunity and equal employment opportunity. Bethel does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, status with regard to public assistance, familial status, or age in its admissions, educational programs, or employment practices.

About the role

At Bethel, we believe a safe and secure campus is the foundation upon which students can lead lives of impact and transformative learning. The Manager of Security Operations plays a vital role in this mission by ensuring our community remains a protected space where students, faculty, and staff can thrive.

This is an ideal role for a disciplined leader who thrives on operational excellence and enjoys the challenge of managing a dedicated 24/7 security team, in a dynamic environment. In this role, you’ll be the primary engine behind the security team, supervising patrol staff and serving as a key coordinator for physical security systems, including electronic access control and video surveillance. You'll manage the essential "behind-the-scenes" oversight that keeps our campus secure. Whether you are mentoring a new officer or collaborating with campus partners to secure a major university event, you’ll be a pillar of professional reliability.

You’ll join a dedicated, service-oriented team that values vigilance, integrity, and a shared commitment to Bethel’s Christ-centered community. If you are energized by the responsibility of protecting a vibrant campus and want to lead a team that serves our community with purpose and professional excellence, we’d love to meet you.

The salary range for this role is 50,000 - 53,000 annually

What you'll do

Safety & Security Operations and Programs– 70%

• Oversee departmental operations for the security team which operates 24/7/365.
• Supervise security patrol staff, direct work assignments, hire, train, schedule, and evaluate performance.
• Ensure accurate reporting and regulatory compliance while identifying and addressing areas of risk.
• Provide on-site support for campus events, including coordinating with campus partners.
• Assist the Director with policies, programs, initiatives, and security systems/surveillance related to safety and security.

Safety and Security Services - 20%

• Support customer service operations: Campus parking, ID cards, and access management.
• Oversee policies and procedures supporting physical campus access, supporting University operations.

Security and Compliance Reporting - 10%

• Coordinate submission of the Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics (Clery Act).
• Partner with campus departments and Campus Security Authorities in collecting data to publish Annual Security and Fire Safety reports.
• Assist in training, policy revisions, audits and compliance investigations related to the Clery Act.

Qualifications

Education, Licensure & Experience

Required Education

• • Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education

• • Bachelor’s degree in related field

Required Experience

• 4+ years of experience in physical security or executive protection
• Must hold or obtain Frist Aid, CPR, and AED certification through the American Heart Association within 60 days of employment.
• Must hold or obtain a permit to carry in accordance with state statute within 60 days of employment.

Preferred Experience

• Supervisory experience
• 5+ years of related experience
• Previous experience in higher education

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

● Ability to anticipate and solve problems with little direction.

● Strong customer service skills.

● Self-directed, able to work independently, and function well as a member of a larger team.

● Strong communication skills in verbal and written contexts.

● Able to organize, complete, and manage multiple priorities promptly and effectively.

● Ability to work closely with students and patience in answering repetitive questions.

● Must be able to complete annual training on use of force and qualification in the weapons they carry, in compliance with state standards.

● Demonstrate a willingness and ability to learn and adopt new technology.

● Must be able to handle sensitive, confidential information in a mature, professional manner

● Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.

● Able to work in an office setting with multiple distractions and interruptions.

Additional Responsibilities:

Bethel’s mission is to educate and equip students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Bethel’s employee community plays a central role in developing our students as whole and holy persons. To carry out this mission, Bethel uses the foundation of our guiding documents, the Affirmation of Faith, Community Covenant, and Key Policies. Bethel expects all employees to actively participate in creating our Christ-centered community by agreeing with and abiding by our core beliefs in the Affirmation of Faith and supporting all other beliefs as Biblical, responsible, and thoughtful approaches while avoiding dissension and divisiveness. Employees teach and mentor students and help one another uphold our Community Covenant commitments. As a result of these expectations, all University employees act as ministers of the gospel of Jesus Christ by actively partnering with the University to carry out its mission and foster Bethel’s Christ-centered covenant community.

Other Duties: The essential functions, tasks and responsibilities of this position may change from time to time. Bethel University reserves the right to add or omit duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the University or its leadership. Additional tasks or duties required of the position, will be communicated to the incumbent with specificity to ensure the employee may perform their role with complete understanding. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed; it is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Remote Work and Sponsorship Restrictions:

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Please be aware that, due to specific legal and operational considerations, we are unable to consider applicants who live in and work from the following states: AK, CA, CO, CT, Washington DC, HI, IL, IN, MA, MD, MT, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, VT, and WA. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your understanding.

Travel: This position does not require travel.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as desktop and/or laptop computers, photocopiers and smartphones.

The work environment involves working for a suburban, Christian university in which all employees are expected to have a demonstrated commitment and personal relationship with Jesus Christ, a commitment to the mission and values of the University, and an agreement to abide by all University policies.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. The job requires extended periods of sitting and traversing the Bethel Campus on a regular basis. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure people are able to perform the essential functions.

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

Expected Hours of Work:

Typically, days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, with the expectation to work specific schedules and hours as identified and communicated by management. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. This is a 40 hour per week, 12 months per year position.

Bethel is committed to offering meaningful benefits to our employees including health insurance, retirement plans, and a generous time off package. Learn more about these offerings here.

Learn more about our commitment to diversity in hiring .

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time