Public Safety Field Supervisor

Pepperdine; Malibu (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepperdine University’s Department of Public Safety seeks a Field Supervisor to provide leadership and daily supervision to on‑duty officers, conduct shift briefings, and mentor staff while ensuring policy compliance and campus safety.

This Regular, nonexempt, 40‑hour weekly position requires a high school diploma, prior public safety experience, and California driver’s license. The role offers a pay range of $23.62–$26.25 per hour with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent.
• Prior public safety/security experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience or prior law enforcement/public safety experience.
• CPR and basic first aid certificates within 90 days of employment.
• Valid Class C California driver’s license and good driving record.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills with diplomacy.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in stressful situations.
• Ability to work varied shifts including late nights, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Handle shift administrative duties including briefing, mentorship, and report writing.
• Provide leadership and daily supervision to all on‑duty shift personnel.
• Ensure building security checks, patrols, officer reports, parking enforcement, fleet management, key control, and scheduling.
• Serve as Incident Commander in emergencies and Event Supervisor as needed.
• Identify safety hazards and report them per training and protocol.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the campus community.
• Uphold university mission through work performed.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Public safety experience

CPR certification

First aid

California driver’s license

Communication skills

Judgment and independence

Shift supervision

Education

High school education or equivalent

Two or more years of college

Tools

Data entry into computer software

Job description

The Department of Public Safety at Pepperdine University maintains a hospitable and secure campus environment while respecting the rights and dignity of each individual, in line with the University’s Christian mission. Through strong leadership and supervision of the Department of Public Safety’s officers, Public Safety Field Supervisors play a critical role in creating and maintaining a welcoming, respectful, safe, and peaceful campus community.

Duties

• Handle assigned shift administrative duties, including but not limited to conducting shift briefings, providing mentorship and training, and writing reports.
• Provide leadership and daily supervision to all on‑duty shift personnel.
• Ensure successful completion of building security checks, foot/vehicle patrols, officer report writing, parking enforcement, fleet management (including vehicle check‑off sheets), key control, daily briefing meetings, officer activity logs, scheduling, service requests, trainings, crime prevention education, and other duties assigned to officers.
• Serve as Incident Commander in emergency situations and/or Event Supervisor as needed.
• Proactively make recommendations to reduce or eliminate unsafe conditions and decrease the University’s theft and damage.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the community.
• Identify safety hazards and report them according to appropriate training and protocol.
• Ensure buildings and offices are locked and secure as appropriate, and monitor and respond to building alarms.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Public Safety leadership.
• Uphold University mission through work performed.

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

Skills and Qualifications

Required:

• High school education or equivalent.
• Prior public safety/security experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience or prior law enforcement/public safety experience.
• Possess or obtain CPR and basic first aid certificates within the first 90 days of employment.
• Possess a valid Class C California driver's license and a good driving record.
• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written skills, including a pleasant disposition and an ability to communicate with diplomacy and tact in sensitive situations.
• Ability to maintain confidential information. Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.
• Ability to handle multiple, simultaneous responsibilities in potentially stressful situations.
• Ability to work a wide variety of shifts, including potential late‑night/early‑morning hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to work extended shifts on short notice or shifts outside of regular scheduled hours.
• Ability to enter data into various computer software programs.
• Thorough knowledge of law enforcement and public safety methods.
• General knowledge of local, state, and federal laws, including the California Vehicle Code.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to assist in fire fighting and rescue operations.

Preferred:

• Two or more years of college.
• Completion of P.O.S.T. Basic Modular Course Level III, Level II, and Level I; or P.O.S.T. Basic
  Academy; or P.O.S.T. Modules A, B, C, and D; or appointed as a Level One Reserve Officer
  prior to January 1, 1997.
• Hazardous Materials First Responder certification or higher.
• Past or present affiliation with Pepperdine University.

This is a Regular, Nonexempt, 40 hour per week position.

Expected Pay Range: $23.62 - $26.25 per hour

The above pay range reflects what Pepperdine University reasonably expects to pay for this position at time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on relevant factors such as work experience, market conditions, education/training, and skill level. In addition to base pay, Pepperdine offers a robust and highly competitive benefits package.

Pepperdine is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Pepperdine is committed to providing a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Engaging in unlawful discrimination or harassment will result in appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal from the University.

Pepperdine is religiously affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is the purpose of Pepperdine to pursue the very highest employment and academic standards within a context that celebrates and extends the spiritual and ethical ideals of the Christian faith. While students, faculty, and staff represent many religious backgrounds, Pepperdine is permitted under applicable law and reserves the right to seek, hire, and promote persons who support the goals and mission of the institution, including the right to prefer co‑religionists who support Pepperdine's Christian mission.

Qualified individuals should be able to show respect for workplace differences, and have the ability to work effectively with individuals from different backgrounds.

Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a criminal, education, and employment screening. The University conducts such screenings in compliance with applicable laws and with the objectives of evaluating risk and supporting a safe environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests; safeguarding key University assets including people, property, information, and the University’s reputation; and providing comprehensive job‑related information to University leaders to enable them to make prudent hiring decisions. Individuals will be required to disclose any criminal convictions on a designated form after receiving a conditional offer of employment; failure to disclose accurate information may result in withdrawal of the offer or termination of employment. Qualified individuals with criminal histories will be considered for employment in compliance with applicable laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.