Jeffrey Graviet

Jeffrey Graviet is the Director of Emergency Services at the University of Utah. He has extensive experience in public safety and emergency management.12

Career Background

Graviet has had a long and varied career in public safety and emergency management:

• He has 31 years of experience in the field.4
• Previously, he served as the Director of Emergency Services for Salt Lake County for eight years from 2008 to 2016.2
• Before his current role, he held positions with the Utah Department of Public Safety, including:
  • Major/Deputy Director of Homeland Security and Emergency Services
  • Captain/Bureau Commander3

Current Role at University of Utah

As the Director of Emergency Services at the University of Utah, Graviet's responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the Emergency Management unit within the University Safety's Emergency Services division.1
• Leading efforts in planning, training, and preparing the university community for various emergencies and crises.1
• Coordinating with other first responders and facilitating partnerships during emergency situations.1
• Providing critical information to university leadership for decision-making during crises.1

Under Graviet's leadership, the Emergency Services division has seen significant changes and improvements:

• The division now operates 24/7 from a new space in the S.J. Quinney College of Law Building.1
• They have implemented new tools and software to improve emergency notifications and response times.1
• The division plays a crucial role in the university's safety culture, with increased awareness and demand for their services.1

Graviet's expertise and leadership have been particularly valuable during the COVID-19 pandemic, as he has worked closely with university leadership to manage the crisis and its impact on campus operations.1