Campus Safety Supervisor

Oberlin College Development; Oberlin, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oberlin College’s Campus Safety seeks a full-time, continuing Confidential Administrative Staff member with the internal rank of Supervisor, reporting to the Assistant Director of Campus Safety. The role emphasizes supervision, life and property protection, and coordinating emergency and general safety services on a campus-wide basis.

The ideal candidate will supervise shifts, coordinate patrols, trainings, and investigations, enforce campus policies, and prepare comprehensive reports.

Qualifications

• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field or a safety course certificate.
• 21+ years old with a valid Ohio driver's license and insurability.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime.
• Ability to interact respectfully with a diverse campus community.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stay composed in emergencies.
• Willingness to work with management to maintain campus safety.
• Excellent references and pre-employment screening are required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff on an assigned shift, assigning work and coordinating procedures.
• Give staff clear orders, provide feedback, guidance and counseling.
• Facilitate patrol, security and service functions of Campus Safety personnel.
• Develop schedules and provide ongoing training for officers.
• Investigate incidents and document findings on shift.
• Coordinate crime prevention information for the assigned area.
• Meet regularly with Campus Safety leadership to coordinate duties.
• Provide shift summaries and oral briefings to the incoming shift.
• Verify subordinate time clock information before submission.
• Conduct campus patrols by various means and provide safety services.
• Perform traditional safety/security duties as needed and respond to emergencies.
• Enforce Oberlin College safety policies and applicable laws.
• Conduct thorough security checks of facilities and ensure integrity.
• Investigate incidents and review camera/access records as needed.
• Submit comprehensive written incident reports.
• Report hazards and correct safety issues promptly.
• Lock/unlock facilities on schedule.
• Provide periodic inspections of safety equipment.
• Promote crime prevention and fire safety awareness.
• Transmit emergency messages when needed.
• Perform duties of Campus Safety/Communication Officer as required.
• Fulfill responsibilities as a Campus Security Authority per Jeanne Clery Act.

Skills

Oral and written communication

Diversity awareness

Multitasking

Flexible hours

Emergency response

Education

AA in Criminal Justice

Public safety cert

Job description

Job Summary

Oberlin College’s Campus Safety has an opening for a full time, continuing, Confidential Administrative Staff position with the internal rank of Supervisor. This position reports to the Assistant Director of Campus Safety.

Responsibilities

The incumbent will have general responsibility for life and property protection on the campus and for facilitating the provision of general and emergency public safety services through supervision of personnel on an assigned shift.

Essential Job Functions

• Perform supervisory responsibilities over the work of other staff members on an assigned shift, including assigning work and deciding on procedures to coordinate staff members’ work.
• Give staff members appropriate orders to maintain flow of assignments, providing positive feedback, guidance and counseling.
• Facilitate the patrol, security and service functions of Campus Safety officers, Communication officers, Student Patrol officers, Shuttle Drivers, Conservatory monitors, etc.
• In conjunction with other supervisors, develop schedules and provide ongoing training for Campus Safety officers and Communication officers.
• Perform and document follow-up investigations of all incidents occurring on an assigned shift, as necessary.
• Coordinate presentation of crime prevention information for assigned area.
• Meet on a regular basis with the Assistant Director of Campus Safety and/or the Director of Campus Safety to coordinate department responsibilities.
• Provide daily summaries of shift activity and/or oral briefing to oncoming shift, as required.
• Verify time clock/card information of subordinates prior to submission to the Assistant Director.
• Conduct patrol (mobile, bicycle, walking, etc.) of the campus on an assigned duty or shift.
• Provide safety and security services to specific areas as assigned.
• Perform some traditional law enforcement duties typically assigned to safety and security personnel.
• Respond promptly and professionally to requests from students, employees and visitors for emergency and general security and safety services.
• Enforce the rules, regulations and policies of the Office of Campus Safety, Oberlin College, as well as applicable local ordinances, state and federal laws necessary to maintain a peaceful and orderly academic environment.
• Conduct thorough security checks of all assigned college facilities in order to ensure their integrity and the safety of their inhabitants and contents.
• As assigned, conduct thorough investigations into incidents involving violation of College policy, criminal offenses or suspicious circumstances. This may include reviewing campus safety camera, electronic access records and other electronic resources.
• Submit comprehensive written reports on all incidents involving violation of College policies, criminal offenses or suspicious circumstances.
• Promptly correct and/or report to the appropriate College office, all observed safety, security, utility, environmental and fire hazards.
• Lock and unlock facilities as scheduled.
• Perform all safety and security services or emergency/general duties as instructed by the Director, and/or Assistant Director.
• Provide periodic inspections of various safety equipment located on campus.
• Stay well-informed and promote crime prevention and fire safety.
• Transmit or coordinate transmitting emergency messages when needed to the campus community
• Perform duties of a Campus Safety or Communication Officer, as necessary.
• Fulfill requirements of a Campus Security Authority ( CSA ) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Act in relation to reporting crimes to law enforcement authorities.

Marginal Job Functions

Perform other related specialized operational functions within the Office of Campus Safety as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement or related field or a certificate from a public safety course demonstrating a commitment to providing safety and security (consideration will be given for related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience);
• must be at least 21 years of age with a valid Ohio driver’s license and driving record which meets College insurability standards;
• willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime coverage for extracurricular campus events; excellent oral and written communication skills (letter of application demonstrating this ability is required);
• experience demonstrating the ability to interact in a sensitive, courteous and understanding way with members of a diverse residential and academic community, including students, faculty, staff and the general public; experience demonstrating the ability to handle several projects simultaneously, as well as the ability to maintain composure in emergency situations;
• experience demonstrating the willingness to work with management personnel to provide a safe and secure campus;
• excellent references.
• Any offer made is contingent upon a pre-employment physical and a drug test. External candidates must also satisfactorily complete a comprehensive background check.

Desired Qualifications

Work experience in a college environment.

Within the range established for this position, salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience and includes an excellent benefits package.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• List of References

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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Oberlin College
173 West Lorain Street
Oberlin OH 44074

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