Under the management of the Director of Campus Security the office has a host of responsibilities, that includes but is not limited to; managing campus crime prevention and safety programs; campus parking; campus electronic access and security surveillance systems; conducting investigations; emergency management and planning; physical security of the campus; and, maintaining a liaison with local, county, state and federal law enforcement and emergency management officials.

The Campus Security and Compliance is a unit within the Division of Student Engagement and is supervised by a Chief of Campus Security and Compliance. The Campus Security and Compliance officers investigate, prepare, and submit incident reports to the Vice President for Student Engagement for further investigation and charges. Serial numbers of stolen items from the campus are reported to the local authorities. Criminal actions or concerns of emergency can and should be reported by any student, faculty, or staff.

Rust College utilizes the 911 Cellular emergency messaging system. 911 Cellular is the most effective way of communicating emergency information to the entire campus population. Students as well as faculty and staff are notified of inclement weather conditions, school closings, emergencies, and safety alerts through text messages on their cellular phones, and emails. The 911 Cellular emergency messaging system is convenient, easy to use, fast, accurate, effective, and best of all free! The Rust College Office of Campus Security strongly encourages all students, faculty, and staff to sign up for the 911 Cellular Emergency Messaging System through the 911 Cellular app on their cell phones, iPads, and other personal devices.

The Physical Plant Area maintains the college buildings and grounds with a concern for the safety of all. Campus facilities are regularly checked and repaired for safety and security purposes (i.e. broken windows, locks, and doors).