Jeff Karpovich
Director of Security and Transportation
High Point University
High Point, N.C.
Notable Achievements:
- Re-branded the department with a massive overhaul involving uniforms, badges, vehicles, graphics and security directional signage
- Created a transportation department to relieve security of routine driving duties and to better meet the demands of a growing campus
- Tripled the number of security staff and created the following: lesser-paid security ambassador position to handle light security duties; physical security manager position to handle growing physical security program; and part-time training officer position
- Developed minimum hiring standards for drivers and security officers, and created a security mini-academy
- Developed a security management activity reporting and tracking system (SMART) to track and report major initiatives
- Improved RF communications; installed two-way radios on all shuttles/buses; added more lighting on pathways and parking lots; added 10 emergency phones; and labeled parking lots for better identification
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