SPO Supervisor (5039U), UC Police, #89810

University of California Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Security Supervisor 1 to manage Community Safety Programs, train staff, and coordinate safety staffing for events on the Berkeley campus.

The role focuses on policy development, staffing, liaison with campus partners, and Safewalk program oversight, with a budgeted annual salary range posted and full-time UC benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience mentoring and advising staff.
• Ability to cooperate and support colleagues.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Organizational skills for coordinating staff schedules.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work with others.
• Customer service orientation to address questions or issues.
• Judgement to evaluate issues and propose solutions.
• Interpersonal skills to handle a multicultural population.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor safety policies and train staff on updates.
• Analyze staffing needs, recruit, train, schedule, and review merit.
• Lead staff meetings, set goals, and improve procedures.
• Liaison with campus departments to plan services and shifts.
• Coordinate safety staffing for special events and planning meetings.
• Oversee the Safewalk student employee program.

Skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Prioritization

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Judgement

Diversity awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree (Preferred)

High school diploma

Tools

Driver's license

Job description

At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and providing space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

The University of California Police Department provides a full range of law enforcement services in support of the academic and public service missions of the University of California, serving a diverse community of more than 43,000 students and 20,000 faculty & staff in the vibrant City of Berkeley, at the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. In addition to the traditional role of a police department, we also carry out a variety of proactive educational, outreach and crime prevention programs. We pride ourselves in a professional and high-quality delivery of service, which we provide with sensitivity to the unique concerns of the University community. At the Berkeley campus, we employ approximately 50 sworn peace officers, 70 full-time civilian employees and 70-100 part-time student employees. We are interested in ethical, intelligent, creative and motivated candidates who possess the desire and talent required to address the unique challenges of our urban campus environment. We offer a wide variety of assignments and a public service experience unlike any other agency.

The Security Supervisor 1 has responsibility over specific Community Safety Programs which operates and delivers non-sworn Safety Programs. The position performs administrative tasks to train and oversee part-time and professional staff. The Security Supervisor 1 coordinates with Police Department Leadership regarding special event planning.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is: 11/18/2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

Policy Development and Training - 20%

• Participates in the development and monitoring of policies and procedures for various Safety Programs. Provide written documentation via internal memorandum and email for updates in policy. Organize and/or perform training for part-time & professional staff regarding policy updates and job expectations.

Staffing Analysis and Management - 30%

• Analyzes and proposes safety staffing requirements, identifies / resolves work flow problems, recruits, trains, assigns work and schedules; recommends merit increases, salary adjustments and classification reviews.

Staff Meetings and Program Growth - 5%

• Conducts staff meetings with campus safety shareholders. Analyze opportunities for growth of program, set goals and identify projects for staff members. Identify and address deficiencies in procedures, equipment, or compliance with policy.

Campus Liaison and Coordination - 5%

• Liaison with campus departments to develop needs for specific services. Meet with Campus department representatives, correspond via email regarding appropriate responsibilities, duties and shift for personnel. Work with campus partners to appropriate UCPD management to coordinate improvement in Safety Programs.

Special Events Coordination - 20%

• Coordinate with identified departments regarding their special events. Attend planning meetings. Advise campus departments on suggested safety staffing. Schedule overtime shifts for special events.

Safewalk Program Oversight - 20%

• May oversee the administration and the organization of the Safewalk student employee program.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills in mentoring and advising employees.
• Actively cooperates and supports the work of others.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and execute plans to meet deadlines.
• Organizational skills to applied to coordinating assigned staff schedules and unit operations.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively work well with others to achieve common goals.
• Customer service orientation to quickly address questions or issues.
• Ability to apply judgement to quickly evaluate issues and on the spot identify a potential solution within defined procedures and policies.
• Interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and / or stressful situations with a multi-cultural population and handle appropriately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of organization, HR and UC policies and processes.
• Knowledge and ability to monitor compliance with relevant regulatory agencies federal and state requirements.

Education / Training

• High school diploma and / or equivalent certification / experience / training
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Preferred)

Licenses / Certifications

• Must maintain valid CA DL and clean DMV record. If DL is Required, check DMV Pull Program above.
• Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted annual salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $64,900.00 - $111,700.00

• This is an exempt, monthly-paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

Driving Required

Required to hold a valid driver's license, have a driving record that is in accordance with local policies/procedures, and/or enroll in the California Employer Pull Notice Program.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

Conviction History Background

This is a designated position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with conviction histories and reviews information received in the context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

Mandated Reporter

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies. We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a Mandated Reporter.

Misconduct

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.