Lieutenant

Furman University; United States; On-site; USD 71,635,200 - 100,289,280; Full time

Job summary

Furman University Police Department seeks a certified Class 1 Constable to lead a squad across shifts, planning and directing daily operations and enforcing laws and campus regulations to keep students, faculty, staff and visitors safe. The role requires supervisory experience, SC certifications or equivalents, and First Aid/CPR/AED, with coordination across campus and external agencies.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications including an associates degree or higher, a valid SC driver’s

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in a related field and five or more years of supervisory/leadership experience.
• South Carolina peace officer certificate or equivalent out-of-state certification and SC Class 1 Constable commission.
• Valid SC Driver's License and active certification in First Aid, CPR and AED.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient and effective routine daily operation of assigned squad.
• Provide guidance and direction to subordinates and review cases.
• Ensure compliance with the Jeanne Clery Act and Title IX.
• Patrol campus facilities and respond to emergencies and incidents.
• Deter crime, conduct investigations, and preserve evidence.
• Prepare detailed written reports and reviews.
• Plan campus safety procedures and public awareness presentations.
• Supervise and train Police Officers and staff; manage budget and resources.

Education

Associates Degree

Peace officer certificate (SC)

SC Class 1 Constable commission

Driver's License

First Aid, CPR and AED certified

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Title: Lieutenant Job Family: Service Workers Full-Time/Part-Time: Full time Pay Type: Hourly Department: Police Reserve

Job Summary

Under general direction, this position works in the area of the University Police Department as a certified Class 1 Constable. Serves as a leader within the Police Department and managing the general police services for an entire squad, both A and B shifts. Position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the daily administrative and operational activities of a squad and supervising the enforcement of federal, state and local laws, along with University rules and regulations to maintain order and ensure a safe and orderly environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. The scope of the position is to maintain order, protect life, safety and property; enforce University regulations, and state and federal laws; and provides general public safety assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors at Furman University as a state certified Class 1 Constable

Job Description

Job Duties

1. Ensure efficient and effective routine daily operation of assigned squad. Assist subordinates in performance of duties; review cases with subordinates as appropriate, and provide guidance and direction.
2. Ensure compliance with the Campus Safety (Jeanne Clery) Act and Title IX.
3. Interact routinely with and provide assistance to members of the University community, visitors and allied first responders, i.e.: fire, medical and other police personnel; assist allied criminal justice agencies in the service of criminal and civil subpoenas and other court orders.
4. Deter and prevent crime by patrolling buildings, facilities, properties and other areas in the immediate vicinity of Furman University; observe, report and/or remedy unsafe or problem situations and assist in identifying health and safety hazards.
5. Respond promptly to calls for service, including: alarms, requests for medical assistance, critical incidents, traffic collisions, reports of criminal activity and other emergencies/non-emergencies; complaints; and criminal activity; conduct searches of persons, places and things possibly seizing and impounding property and evidence where appropriate.; arrest, detain, or subdue resisting offenders using justified and reasonable force where appropriate; mediate disputes; conduct investigations as appropriate; and communicate vital information including emergency messages as required.
6. Protect crime scenes; conduct face to face and phone interviews; observe, gather records, process and preserve evidence; present testimony and evidence in court.
7. Prepare detailed written reports and review and approve written reports from squad.
8. Plan and organize campus safety and security procedures; provide public awareness and community education presentations.
9. Perform special services to include: providing personal welfare and money escorts, and unlocking rooms or buildings, etc.; direct traffic and/or parking activities; enforce motor vehicle operation and traffic regulations; assist motorists to resolve vehicle problems; perform crowd control and civil emergency response duties.
10. Participate in the preparation of the department budget and manage allocation of resources.
11. Develop department long-range goals, objectives and strategic plans.
12. Complete performance review process with supervisor and employees to understand job performance expectations and fit into the department and university goals.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job classification description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions in this classification and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically present in this description.

Relationships

Work contacts include administrators, faculty, students, staff, the public and personnel from a variety of local, state and federal criminal justice agencies, and other allied public safety personnel, i.e.: fire, medical, etc.

Responsibility for Final Decisions

Provides supervision over both sworn and non-sworn personnel; manages, plans, directs and schedules the work of police department personnel; assures compliance with Furman University Police Department mission, goals, policies, regulations, directives and general orders; conducts short and long-term planning, organization and staffing; provides training, counsels subordinates on employee performance matters and recommends corrective action as appropriate. May also serve as the acting assistant chief in the absence of the University Assistant Chief.

Reports To

Assistant Chief of Police Receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters and specific instructions regarding non-routine and sensitive matters. A cooperative reporting relationship with the University President, campus administrators, or designee is required.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates Degree, in a related field and five or more years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience; or any relevant combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of this would be a South Carolina peace officer certificate or experience as a peace officer for a law enforcement agency in another state or with the federal government and whose training conforms to the basic course of this state. Valid and unrestricted State of South Carolina Driver's License. Active South Carolina Police Academy certification (or equivalent out-of-state certification) and active SC Class 1 Constable commission, or ability to obtain prior to employment or within one year of service as a condition of employment. Certified in First Aid, CPR and AED. Ability to operate a computer and related software. Knowledge of basic fire protection and control techniques as well as ability to apply them in emergency situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, employees and the general public. Knowledge of: organizational leadership principles, current trends in law enforcement, risk, hazard and vulnerability assessment, South Carolina law; law enforcement practices and techniques consistent with training at a POST certified law enforcement training academy; institutional security measures. Employee supervision, development and performance management skills. Ability to: learn and interpret University policies and procedures to be enforced; respond appropriately to sensitive and emergency situations; communicate effectively; train and direct the work of Police Officer, Police Sergeants, and non-certified Police Department personnel and other University personnel; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree. Experience within a campus police department. Working knowledge of the Jean Clery Act and Title IX.

Work Conditions

Will be subject to rotating shifts, unusual work hours, and "on call" work; standing and walking for extended periods of time; personal danger while enforcing the laws and dealing with emergency situations; and exposure to disease in the administration of first aid. Regular exposure to outside weather conditions. Required to lift a 165 lb. body unassisted.

Education Requirements

Certification Requirements

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Welcome to Furman University Employment Opportunities! Furman University is a selective private liberal arts and sciences college committed to helping students develop intellectually, personally, and interpersonally and providing the practical skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly-changing world. Furman professors are exceptional teacher-scholars who mentor undergraduate students within a campus community that values and encourages diverse ideas and perspectives. Our strategic vision, The Furman Advantage, promises students an individualized four-year pathway facilitated by team of mentors and infused with a rich and varied set of high impact experiences outside the classroom that include undergraduate research, study away, internships, community-focused learning, and opportunities to engage across differences. Furman University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and adheres to all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. The University is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment where all individuals represent a multiplicity of identities including gender, race, religion, spiritual belief, sexual orientation, geographic origin, socioeconomic background, ideology, world view, and varied abilities are treated equitably and with respect. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and institutional needs. In keeping with this commitment domestic partners of employees are eligible for comprehensive benefits and faculty/staff affinity groups exist to offer support for faculty/staff that identify as LGBTQIA+ and/or Black/African-American. The Furman student experience is supported by a rich network of centers and institutes that include The Hill Institute for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, The Riley Institute, The David E. Shi Institute for Sustainable Communities, The Institute for the Advancement of Community Health, The Rinker Center for Study Away and International Education, The Cothran Center for Vocational Reflection, The Furman Humanities Center, The Shucker Center for Leadership Development, The Malone Center for Career Engagement, The Center for Interpersonal Connections, and our newest addition, The Tocqueville Center for the Study of Democracy and Society. Furman is located on traditional Cherokee land in Greenville, South Carolina, a racially and culturally diverse community that is one of the fastest growing cities in the Southeast. It has been ranked among “America’s Ten Best” by Forbes Magazine. Greenville has a thriving downtown, excellent private and public schools and a vibrant international community. A 20-mile bike and running trail connects the university to Greenville and Travelers Rest, which was named “one of America’s coolest small towns.” It is within a short driving distance of Asheville, Charlotte and Atlanta. The Blue Ridge Mountains and Atlantic Beaches are within easy reach.