Assistant Director of Threat Assessment

Norfolk

Wednesday, 03 June 2026

The Assistant Director of Threat Assessment plays a key role in advancing the university’s ability to identify, assess, and respond to concerning behaviors through a proactive, team-based approach. This position supports a high-volume, dynamic caseload while helping ensure timely follow-up, consistent communication, and continuity of care across cases that often require ongoing monitoring and coordination. The Assistant Director will contribute to developing outreach efforts, improving reporting pathways, and supporting early intervention strategies that enhance campus safety. Type of Recruitment Knowledge, skills and abilities Considerable knowledge of behavioral threat assessment principles, including pathway to violence and identification, evaluation, and management of individuals of concern Considerable knowledge of violence risk factors and warning behaviors Familiarity with multidisciplinary threat assessment or behavioral intervention team models Understanding of applicable laws, regulations, and best practices related to privacy, information sharing, and duty to warn/protect Ability to assess complex situations, synthesize information from multiple sources, and make informed, defensible recommendations Strong case management skills, including documentation, follow-up, and coordination across stakeholders Ability to manage a high-volume caseload with competing priorities while maintaining attention to detail Skill in building collaborative relationships with diverse partners, including law enforcement, clinical providers, faculty, and administrators Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to convey sensitive information clearly and professionally Ability to engage with individuals in crisis using de-escalation and problem-solving approaches Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism when handling sensitive or confidential information Strong organizational skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Commitment to proactive, prevention-focused approaches to safety and risk management Special licenses, registration or certification None Education or training None Level and type of experience Basic experience working within or supporting multidisciplinary teams, such as behavioral intervention teams, threat assessment teams, or similar collaborative models Basic experience managing complex or sensitive cases involving individuals of concern, including assessment, intervention, and ongoing monitoring Demonstrated experience coordinating with diverse stakeholders, including law enforcement, clinicians, faculty, administrators, or community partners Basic experience conducting interviews, gathering and analyzing information from multiple sources, and developing risk-informed recommendations Additional Considerations (supplemental knowledge, skills, abilities, education, experience, licensure, certification) Certified Threat Manager (CTM) through Association for Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP), or eligibility to sit for CTM Exam. Certification in the use of Structured Professional Judgement Tools, such as the Workplace Assessment for Violence Risk (WAVR 21). Considerable experience working with sensitive and confidential information. Considerable knowledge of stalking, intimate partner violence, and associated risk factors. Considerable knowledge of open-source intelligence (OSINT) methods and tools to identify, collect, and assess publicly available information relevant to behavioral threat assessment and risk evaluation. Basic experience working in behavioral threat assessment and management. Some experience working in a higher education field. Some experience working for a law enforcement agency. Membership in Association for Threat Assessment Professionals (ATAP) Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, psychology, social work, sociology, counseling, public administration, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Conditions of Employment This position is designated as sensitive. A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the final candidate. Must successfully complete an extensive background investigation to include polygraph. This is not a remote position. University Police Department employees are considered essential personnel for emergency conditions/inclement weather and expected to report to duty during these conditions. Annual Salary/ Hourly Rate Salary range between $ - $60,000-$65,000 commensurate with education and experience Posting Detail Information Job Requisition Number S 03318 Job Open To General Public Open Date 06/02/2026 Close Date 06/16/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary None Criminal Background Check The final candidate is required to complete a criminal history check. College Home Page Department Home Page

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