Job Summary:

The Campus Safety Officer In Charge acts as the on-duty Supervisor in the absence of a Shift Supervisor. The Officer In Charge is an essential employee responsible for performing general and varied campus safety/security related work in the protection of people and property with the goal of instituting a positive culture of safety across campus. As a member of Campus Safety’s patrol staff the Officer In Charge is a first responder to emergencies across campus including, but not limited to, fires and fire alarms, theft, vehicle accidents, missing persons, welfare checks, medical situations, mental health crisis, property damage, and injuries and accidents.

In the absence of a Shift Supervisor the Officer In Charge is responsible for oversight of their assigned shift including, but not limited to supervising Campus Safety staff and student employees, and providing leadership during emergency situations including ensuring that incidents are handled within University policy. Specifically the Officer In Charge is the ranking decision maker on campus with responsibility for initiating and managing the University’s response to all significant incidents in the absence of a Shift Supervisor. As a University authority, the Officer In Charge is also charged with enforcement of laws (federal and state) and Nazareth University policies for all of the community. The Officer In Charge is charged with building and maintaining positive relationships with students, faculty, staff and departments. The Officer In Charge maintains order and promotes a positive community relations, tactful diplomacy and customer service within a Department that operates 24 hours a day and in all conditions.

Work assignments and investigation duties involve various areas covering the entire 150 acre campus on assigned shifts. Must be able to act without direct supervision, and exercise independent judgment, and quick decision making handling critical situations, and emergencies that can impact the University. This position is a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Clery Act.

As a member of Campus Safety’s patrol staff the Officer In Charge documents all activities and situations across the University. Documentation includes narratives, witness statements, pictures, and interviews. Performs follow-up documentation and investigation at the direction of the supervisor.

As a member of Campus Safety’s patrol staff the Officer In Charge also provides general support to the department and University. Duties include, but are not limited to, door/room unlocks/locks, issuing parking citations, performing inspections of installed safety and security equipment, vehicle lockouts and jump starts.

Essential Functions:

• Oversees the operations of assigned shift and deals with assigned staff performance issues. Reviews all submitted reports and initiates appropriate corrective action on security, safety and fire safety violations. This includes Daily Activity Logs, Officer Daily Activity Reports, Incident Reports, Building Inspection Reports, etc.
• Provide regular, definitive performance feedback to all reporting staff on matters of performance, conduct, attitude, customer service, safety, and appearance.
• Communicate with the staff to enhance relations and build greater trust and rapport.
• Patrols campus in order to observe, report, and deter suspicious and/or criminal activities, respond to emergencies, document all incidents, and take appropriate actions in line with the laws of New York State and the rules and policies of Nazareth University.
• Responds to, assess and leads appropriate response procedures in line with Departmental policy for all major emergencies on campus (medical and mental health emergencies, fires/fire alarms, social unrest, auto accidents, etc.).
• Ensures that all campus buildings are secured and unlocked in accordance with building hours and special requests and in the best interest of the University.
• Performs all means of assistance as needed including vehicle assists, lockouts, escorts, information requests, transports, etc.).
• Issues appropriate tickets for parking and moving violations
• Observes, reports, initiates corrective action on any defects in the buildings, roadways, walkways, or any safety or fire safety violations that may pose a security or personal threat to students, faculty, staff, or visitors.
• Maintain shift coverage and special events/athletics schedule including PTO and Overtime schedules.
• Oversight of Student Patrol Program including payroll, equipment, uniforms, scheduling, duty binder, confidentiality forms, training, orientation, and performance review.
• Collaborate with Campus Operations for Special Events planning and attend Events meeting.
• Oversee ongoing events including traffic and parking needs, and serve as liaison to event coordinators.
• Ensure that shift statistics are being maintained regularly and consistently in order to inform data driven decision making.
• Oversee weekly Blue Light inspections are being completed and any pertinent work orders are being submitted.
• Oversee monthly Fire Extinguisher inspections are being completed.
• Oversee monthly building inspections and pertinent work orders are being completed.
• Serves as a Field Training Officer for new hires during their four week training period.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education:

• New York State Security Guard License
• Valid Driver’s License with a driving record that meets the standards set by Nazareth University’s Defensive Driver program.

Required Experience:

• One year in public safety or a related field with supervisory experience.

Preferred Education, Experience, Technology Applications and Skills:

• N/A in order to field the broadest and most diverse applicant pool possible Campus Safety hires based on candidate’s skills set. Specifically Campus Safety focuses on transferable skills and the candidate’s ability to develop them.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Required: One year in public safety or a related field with supervisory experience.
• Preferred: Two years in public safety or a related field with supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to patrol, walk, lift, drive and stand for extended periods of time.

Equipment to be used:

• Campus motor vehicle; communication equipment (radio); AED device; standard office equipment.

Nazareth University is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.67 - $25.26 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• public safety experience with supervisory: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person