Duty Supervisor

Fordham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 91,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Fordham University in New York is seeking a Duty Supervisor for Public Safety at Lincoln Center. The role leads patrol operations, directs access control, responds to emergencies, and ensures safety across campus buildings and events.

Schedule features a 12-hour tour. Candidates should have at least five years of law enforcement, a NY Armed Guard License, a NY driver's license, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years experience in federal, state, or local law enforcement.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a New York State Armed Guard License.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Leads, trains, and closely monitors the performance of personnel to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Directs patrol and access control activities to mitigate risk.
• Responds to calls for service and provides immediate medical attention as needed.
• Directs Public Safety asset activity, including apprehensions, searches, recovered property, and all actions taken by Public Safety personnel.
• Patrols all campus buildings, guard posts, and surrounding areas of the university on tour of duty.
• Conducts inspections of assigned buildings, campus property, and vehicles; provides written reports to the Campus Director.
• Conducts follow-up investigations and prepares detailed written reports, working closely with the Department Investigator.
• Investigates derelictions of duty and takes appropriate action to prevent a future occurrence.
• Directs traffic and crowd control at special events, commencement, and emergency situations.
• Operates University vehicles in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Skills

Communication

Emergency response

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools.

It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety at Lincoln Center, the Duty Supervisor leads all patrol activities to support the safety and security of the Fordham community at Lincoln Center.

This position is scheduled for a 12-hour tour.

Essential Functions

• Leads, trains, and closely monitors the performance of personnel to ensure the highest quality of service.
• Directs patrol and access control activities to mitigate risk.
• Responds to calls for service and provides immediate medical attention as needed.
• Directs Public Safety asset activity, including apprehensions, searches, recovered property, and all actions taken by Public Safety personnel.
• Patrols all campus buildings, guard posts, and surrounding areas of the university on tour of duty.
• Conducts inspections of assigned buildings, campus property, and vehicles; provides written reports to the Campus Director.
• Conducts follow-up investigations and prepares detailed written reports, working closely with the Department Investigator.
• Investigates derelictions of duty and takes appropriate action to prevent a future occurrence.
• Directs traffic and crowd control at special events, commencement, and emergency situations.
• Operates University vehicles in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

Interacts with the public, students, employees, and outside non-affiliates.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five years experience in federal, state, or local law enforcement.
• Possess or be eligible to obtain a New York State Armed Guard License.
• Valid New York State Driver’s License.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills

• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies.
• High-level problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Experience leading or supervising others.

Minimum Starting Salary

Minimum Starting Salary $91,000

Maximum Starting Salary

Maximum Starting Salary $94,000

Note

Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position?

No

Posting Number

A1178P

Number of Vacancies

1

Start Date

ASAP

Posting Date

11/03/2026

EEO Statement

Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

• Sitting
• Sitting Often
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing)
• Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often
• Hearing, Listening, Talking
• Hearing, Listening, Talking Often
• Standing
• Standing Often
• Walking
• Walking Often
• Running
• Running Not Required
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling
• Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often
• Climbing stairs
• Climbing stairs Often
• Climbing ladders
• Climbing ladders Often
• Reaching overhead
• Reaching overhead Often
• Pulling, pushing
• Pulling, pushing Seldom
• Shoveling
• Shoveling Not Required
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds
• Lifting - up to 20 pounds Seldom
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds
• Lifting - up to 50 pounds Seldom
• Lifting - over 50 pounds
• Lifting - over 50 pounds Seldom
• Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes.
• Work Environment Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.