Campus Public Safety Shift Leader

Agence PROvidence; Providence (RI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence is seeking a Public Safety Supervisor to oversee protection of the campus community and property. The role requires supervising officers, conducting roll calls, and serving as incident commander during critical incidents.

You will supervise staff during events, maintain equipment, direct field training, and coordinate shift scheduling. Strong communication, confidentiality, and the ability to multi-task are essential, along with a background check and health pre-employment screening.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from an accredited institution is required.
• Three to five years of police or security-related experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication experience required.
• First aid and CPR certifications preferred.
• Computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Supervise all public safety officers and personnel under their command ensuring all are present and accounted for. Conduct a roll call at the beginning of each shift, and direct public safety functions under their command.
• Supervise all Public Safety Officers assigned to special details and college events. Ensure that all personnel report to their post or detail and that all college policies are respected.
• Maintain public safety related equipment during their respective shift to include inspecting equipment including patrol vehicle components as related to safe and reliable operation.
• Supervise and direct the field training of all newly hired public safety officers under their command.
• Subject to the approval of a higher authority, schedule work assignments, vacations, days off, training, etc., for personnel assigned to their respective shifts.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Multi-tasking

Confidentiality

Availability to work all shifts

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Oversee the protection of the college community and the protection of private and institutional property on the campus.

1. Supervise all public safety officers and personnel under their command ensuring all are present and accounted for. Conduct a roll call at the beginning of each shift, and direct public safety functions under their command. May serve as incident commander on a critical incident. Ability to send out emergency messages. Monitor the activities and capabilities of their subordinates to ensure they are executing their duties and functions in a satisfactory manner that conforms to guidelines and directives in a professional, fair, and impartial manner. Evaluate subordinates and take remedial action when necessary. (65%)
2. Supervise all Public Safety Officers assigned to special details and college events. Ensure that all personnel report to their post or detail and that all college policies are respected. (15%)
3. Maintain public safety related equipment during their respective shift to include inspecting equipment including patrol vehicle components as related to safe and reliable operation. (10%)
4. Supervise and direct the field training of all newly hired public safety officers under their command. Review and submit detailed, written progress reports to the FTO Coordinator. (5%)
5. Subject to the approval of a higher authority, schedule work assignments, vacations, days off, training, etc., for personnel assigned to their respective shifts. (5%)

MARGINAL DUTIES:

1. Perform all other duties as may be required.

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from an accredited institution required.
• Three to five years of police or security-related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent oral and written communication experience required.
• First aid and CPR certifications preferred.
• Computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to operate a vehicle and patrol campus
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Must successfully complete a background check, psychological testing, and physical agility pre-employment testing.
• Availability to work all shifts

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time
• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a keyboard
• Communication skills using the spoken word
• Ability to see within normal parameters
• Ability to hear within normal range
• Ability to move about
• Designated as essential emergency personnel

DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.