Campus Public Safety Ops Manager - Evening/Night Shifts

Northeastern University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University’s Oakland Campus is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily DPS operations. Based in Oakland, this role primarily covers evening and overnight shifts, coordinating officers, sergeants, and contract personnel to maintain safety and security across campus facilities.

You will supervise staff, ensure timely documentation, support budget development, and develop event security protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years of leadership in safety.
• Experience leading multiple personnel on a campus/public safety site.
• Ability to work all shifts, weekends, and extra hours.
• Proficient in oral and written communication; MS Office and conferencing tools.
• Experience in police/public safety training such as defensive tactics, report writing, emergency response.
• Valid U.S. Driver’s License.
• CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire.
• Pass comprehensive background check, drug screening, and psychological.
• Fluent English; strong attendance and punctuality.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Interpersonal skills; ability to multi-task.
• Clear written and oral expression.
• Strong computer and typing skills; learning new software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day shift operations of Oakland DPS.
• Ensure schedule coverage; supervise staff and document activities.
• Monitor policy compliance and regulatory requirements.
• Lead campus security for events; liaise with shuttle contractor.
• Develop and implement security protocols for events and campus.
• Availability for incident notifications after hours.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Emergency response

Public safety knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid certification

Tools

PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Video conferencing

Job description

Northeastern University’s Oakland Campus is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee daily DPS operations. Based in Oakland, this role primarily covers evening and overnight shifts, coordinating officers, sergeants, and contract personnel to maintain safety and security across campus facilities.

You will supervise staff, ensure timely documentation, support budget development, and develop event security protocols.