Campus Public Safety Operations Lead

Northeastern University; Michigan; On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University is seeking an Operations Manager for the Oakland Campus Department of Public Safety. The role focuses on leading daily DPS shift operations, staffing, and incident response during evening and overnight hours.

You will coordinate patrols, incidents, and admin tasks while partnering with campus stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance. This essential position requires strong leadership and communication within a public safety context.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED plus 3+ years of leadership in safety.
• Experience leading campus security personnel.
• Ability to work all shifts including weekends.
• Strong written and oral communication.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day shift operations of the Oakland Department of Public Safety.
• Ensure shift coverage, scheduling and staff evaluation.
• Supervise officers, sergeants, and contract personnel.
• Coordinate off-campus shuttle scheduling and quality control.
• Develop department budget and evaluate equipment needs.
• Support event security planning for the NU Oakland Campus.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team coordination

Emergency response

MS Office & conferencing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR & First Aid cert.

Valid U.S. Driver's License

Experience leading public safety

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Video conferencing

Job description

Northeastern University is seeking an Operations Manager for the Oakland Campus Department of Public Safety. The role focuses on leading daily DPS shift operations, staffing, and incident response during evening and overnight hours.

You will coordinate patrols, incidents, and admin tasks while partnering with campus stakeholders to ensure safety and compliance. This essential position requires strong leadership and communication within a public safety context.