Public Safety Shift Supervisor

La Salle University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental plans

Life & disability insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Tuition benefits

Job summary

La Salle University is seeking a Public Safety Lieutenant to serve as the shift supervisor and manage day-to-day personnel and operations on the assigned shift.

The role reports to the Public Safety Captain, oversees Sergeants and Officers, and ensures patrol coverage, procedures, and priorities are followed. The Lieutenant may assume command in the Captain’s absence and must support a 24/7, essential personnel environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of campus public safety, security, law enforcement, military, or related field.
• Demonstrated supervisory, leadership, communication, and report-writing skills.
• Valid driver’s license with ability to meet University driving standards and Act 235 certification or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Shift Supervisor and coordinate daily operations of the assigned shift.
• Implement operational priorities, staffing plans, and assignments per Captain and Director of Public Safety.
• Conduct shift roll call and ensure proper dissemination of directives and information.
• Coordinate daily staffing and adjust assignments based on needs and availability.
• Provide operational direction to Sergeant and Officers during the shift.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication skills

Report writing

Staffing coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s degree or higher

Job description

La Salle University is seeking a Public Safety Lieutenant to serve as the shift supervisor and manage day-to-day personnel and operations on the assigned shift.

The role reports to the Public Safety Captain, oversees Sergeants and Officers, and ensures patrol coverage, procedures, and priorities are followed. The Lieutenant may assume command in the Captain’s absence and must support a 24/7, essential personnel environment.