Security Supervisor

SUMMARY

This individual will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for departmental/ shift officers. This individual will ensure that all University regulations and procedures are followed and will take appropriate action to ensure the safety of all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Possesses a knowledge and understanding of all GMERCYU policies and procedures and enforces them in a consistent and fair manner.

Patrols all site locations, including parking lots.

Investigates violations of GMERCYU policies and procedures and provides appropriate findings to Director of Public Safety.

Performs role of liaison with fire, police, and other emergency respondents to the University.

Writes, evaluates and corrects departmental reports, on all notable incidents and daily logs.

Enforces routine equipment checks and ordering of safety and security equipment. (Ex. Lightening, First Aid kits, AED's

Notes, corrects or follows up on safety deficiencies.

Initiates action to control and/or resolve emergency response.

Assists the public with information, directions, vehicles, problems and complaints. Enforces GMERCYU parking program.

Oversees the operations as they pertain to security officers on assigned shift. Provides necessary paperwork and recordkeeping as it pertains to the position. Greets and provides assistance to all persons interacting at GMERCYU.

Oversight of technology equipment to include, but not limited to Life/Fire/Safety, AED and Bleeding Control Equipment, Video Surveillance, Proximity Card, Key/Cores, Dispatch/Incident Reporting Systems.

Oversight and implementation of new hire orientation, new hire training, and department training material.

Research, develop, and train employees on new and existing material, protocols, and operating procedures.

Review implement coverage for Departmental Scheduling needs

Acts appropriately in the absence of the Chief and Assistant Director of Public Safety. Collaborates with others to complete job duties as appropriate.

Mandatory Supervis0ry rotating on-call schedule.

Implements community notifications during times of emergencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Directly supervises all officers and student workers for the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; verifying time cards; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as well as, patrol officer's responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

High School diploma required; Bachelor's degree preferred and 3-4 years' experience as a Security Officer required. Related advanced training in Criminal Justice desirable.

Supervisory experience a plus.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Ability to speak effectively before small groups.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to deal effectively and professionally with others. Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills, consonant with the mission and values of the department and Gwynedd Mercy University.

Reasoning Skills

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to respond to emergency situations by running from one building to another.

**Work Mandat0ry Rotating On Call schedule.**

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Other Requirements: (e.g., certificates, license required)

Upon hire CPR/First Aid, Title IX, Clery and FEMA training are required Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen and motor vehicle check.

Valid driver's license with no moving violations EMT/First Responder certification a plus

Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, Computer Aided dispatch a plus Uniforms, which must be worn while on duty, are provided by the University Employee provides own black shoes and pants