Campus Public Safety Leader

La Salle University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

La Salle University seeks a Public Safety Captain to coordinate the administrative and operational functions of an assigned patrol division. You will supervise Lieutenants and Sergeants, coordinate staffing plans, schedules, payroll review, training activities, and special event operations, ensuring policies and priorities are followed.

The role requires a minimum of three years in campus public safety or related fields, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain Act 235 within six

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; associate degree or higher preferred.
• Minimum of three years of experience in campus public safety or a related field.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to meet university driving standards.
• Act 235 certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and operational functions of an assigned patrol division.
• Supervise Lieutenants and Sergeants; review staffing, schedules and payroll.
• Review incident reports and patrol logs; ensure policy compliance.
• Coordinate staffing for University events and emergency operations.
• Conduct inspections of personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Respond to significant incidents requiring supervisory command.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Leadership

Communication

Report writing

Valid driver’s license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree or higher preferred

Job description

La Salle University seeks a Public Safety Captain to coordinate the administrative and operational functions of an assigned patrol division. You will supervise Lieutenants and Sergeants, coordinate staffing plans, schedules, payroll review, training activities, and special event operations, ensuring policies and priorities are followed.

The role requires a minimum of three years in campus public safety or related fields, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to obtain Act 235 within six