Assistant Supervisor - Sergeant, Operations & Administration

Denison University•Granville, OH

About The Position

Assist in providing supervision of campus safety operations to ensure a safe and secure environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This position performs a variety of skilled administrative functions and completes assigned duties related to program support and continuity. The Sergeant provides critical oversight for departmental fiscal management and logistical programs essential to the university's mission. This position requires the performance of primary supervisory duties alongside advanced administrative and fiscal support functions, ensuring the continuity of departmental operations. Operational and Safety Supervision: Patrol assigned area on foot or in a vehicle. Respond to telephonic and/or radio calls for routine and emergency assistance in both criminal and non-criminal situations. Conduct preliminary investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, and issue citations and conduct follow-up investigations. Maintain an accurate record of daily activities. Prepare comprehensive incident and crime reports. Team Lead for Community Services Officers and Dispatchers. Review reports written by Community Services Officers. Assist in annual training of staff. May rotate working shifts, weekends, and day and/or night shifts. Administrative, Fiscal, and Logistical Support Performs a variety of skilled administrative functions, including composing memos, transcribing notes, and creating presentations. Manages and processes departmental fiscal transactions, including maintaining and processing budget requests, budget transfers, journal entries, and deposits. Prepares requisitions and requests for payments and processes invoices and orders supplies utilizing the E-Procurement system. Provides administrative and logistical program support, including coordinating, planning, and implementation of services. Organizes, prepares, and distributes required weekly, monthly, and annual reports, and monitors training and event attendance. Manages essential university assets and programs, including scheduling use of the university fleet and coordinating fleet maintenance, and providing administrative oversight for the university parking program. Supervises student workers/volunteers/interns; may recommend hiring, disciplinary action, staffing assignments, and scheduling. Assists in managing the front desk and responds to phone calls, emails, and visitors. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must have a valid Ohio driver’s license and be insurable through the University.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
Excellent technical, computer, and writing skills.
Analytical and critical thinking skills, project/program/service management skills.
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
Be able to walk, stand, and ride in a vehicle for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice or related discipline, OR Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Office Support. Relevant experience can be substituted for education.
Previous experience in public safety/law enforcement supervision.
4-7 years of experience in general administrative work.
Fiscal experience, including managing and planning budgets, purchasing, paying invoices, and monitoring/tracking expenses.
Prior training and experience in a university environment.

Responsibilities

Patrol assigned area on foot or in a vehicle.
Respond to telephonic and/or radio calls for routine and emergency assistance in both criminal and non-criminal situations.
Conduct preliminary investigations of criminal and non-criminal incidents, interview victims, witnesses, and suspects, and issue citations and conduct follow-up investigations.
Maintain an accurate record of daily activities.
Prepare comprehensive incident and crime reports.
Team Lead for Community Services Officers and Dispatchers.
Review reports written by Community Services Officers.
Assist in annual training of staff.
May rotate working shifts, weekends, and day and/or night shifts.
Performs a variety of skilled administrative functions, including composing memos, transcribing notes, and creating presentations.
Manages and processes departmental fiscal transactions, including maintaining and processing budget requests, budget transfers, journal entries, and deposits.
Prepares requisitions and requests for payments and processes invoices and orders supplies utilizing the E-Procurement system.
Provides administrative and logistical program support, including coordinating, planning, and implementation of services.
Organizes, prepares, and distributes required weekly, monthly, and annual reports, and monitors training and event attendance.
Manages essential university assets and programs, including scheduling use of the university fleet and coordinating fleet maintenance, and providing administrative oversight for the university parking program.
Supervises student workers/volunteers/interns; may recommend hiring, disciplinary action, staffing assignments, and scheduling.
Assists in managing the front desk and responds to phone calls, emails, and visitors.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.