Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.
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Job Overview
The Vice President of Public Safety, Office of the Chief Operating Officer – Georgetown University, provides strategic leadership, vision, and oversight for all aspects of public safety across the institution. This senior leadership role unifies and integrates key safety-related functions under one organization to serve the diverse needs of the campus community.
The Vice President oversees university police, public health, fire safety, emergency management, international safety, Clery compliance, and environmental health and safety—totaling approximately 100 staff. They establish a shared strategy and organizational culture rooted in community engagement, service, accountability, and operational excellence.
Duties Include But Are Not Limited To
- Lead and unify all public safety departments, including Georgetown University Police, Emergency Management, EH&S, Fire Safety, and others
- Establish and implement a university-wide strategy and consistent practices across all safety functions
- Serve as Georgetown’s chief liaison to law enforcement, public health, and emergency services agencies
- Advance inclusive, community-centered safety practices aligned with the University’s mission and values
Direct emergency preparedness, public health response, and Clery compliance efforts
Work Interactions
This position reports directly to the
Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and serves as the University’s senior-most leader for public safety. The Vice President supervises a multi-disciplinary team of directors and senior managers from multiple public safety domains, and collaborates closely with executive leadership, campus stakeholders, and external agencies.
The Vice President is a key member of Georgetown’s leadership team and plays a visible role in supporting the health, safety, and well-being of students, faculty, and staff. They work in close coordination with partners in student affairs, legal, communications, and government relations, as well as federal, state, and local emergency management and enforcement agencies.
Requirements And Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive leadership experience in public safety, law enforcement, public health, emergency management, or a related field
- Demonstrated success leading complex, multi-functional organizations
- Knowledge of public safety best practices, crisis response, public health frameworks, and compliance standards
- Experience managing large teams in diverse institutional or government environments
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in public administration, criminal justice, public health, or related field
- Experience in higher education, large municipalities, or federal/state government
- Familiarity with Jesuit and values-based institutional settings
Strong interagency partnership experience and policy acumen
Work Mode Designation
This position has been designated as
On-Campus. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed to meet the evolving needs of the University. Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation.
Pay Range
The projected salary or hourly pay range for this position which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:
$275,000 - $350,000
Compensation is determined by a number of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s individual qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, as well as the University’s business needs and external factors.
Current Georgetown Employees
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Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. Documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click here for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website.
EEO Statement
GU is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, and will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, citizenship, color, disability, family responsibilities, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, matriculation, national origin, race, religion, personal appearance, political affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law
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Benefits
Georgetown University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, retirement savings, tuition assistance, work-life balance benefits, employee discounts and an array of voluntary insurance options. You can learn more about benefits and eligibility on the Department of Human Resources website.
Current Georgetown Employees
If you currently work at Georgetown University, please exit this website and login to GMS https://gms.georgetown.edu/ using your Net ID and password. Then select the Career worklet on your GMS Home dashboard to view Jobs at Georgetown.
Submission Guidelines
Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any position at Georgetown University you must submit a cover letter and resume for each position of interest for which you believe you are qualified. These documents are not kept on file for future positions.
Need Assistance
If you are a qualified individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please click https://ideaa.georgetown.edu/ada for more information, or contact the Office of Institutional Diversity, Equity, and Affirmative Action (IDEAA) at 202-687-4798 or ideaa@georgetown.edu.
Need some assistance with the application process? Please call 202-687-2500. For more information about the suite of benefits, professional development and community involvement opportunities that make up Georgetown's commitment to its employees, please visit the Georgetown Works website https://georgetownworks.georgetown.edu/
EEO Statement
Georgetown University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer fully dedicated to achieving a diverse faculty and staff. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, and sexual orientation), disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf
