Public Safety Sergeant (2nd Shift)

University of Southern Indiana • Evansville, IN

1d • $30 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the assistant director or director, this role supervises the activities of the Public Safety Department on one of three shifts. Responsibilities include coordinating shift scheduling for regular, part-time, and student officers, and performing duties as assigned, including all duties of a public safety officer as needed.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Law Enforcement, Protective Services, or related field required. Or an equivalent combination of four years education and/or work experience in campus security, law enforcement, military, or related field required.
• Supervisory experience or supervisory training required.
• Must possess valid Indiana State Driver's License and an acceptable driving record as defined by USI's Vehicle Safety Policy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of department reports.
• Must possess excellent listening and oral communication skills, effective even with unpleasant, angry, or discourteous individuals and in difficult situations.
• Must possess clear written communication skills suitable to emailing and to creating reports for internal and external individuals.
• Communications, both oral and written, must be fact-based and clear to others.
• Ability to deal swiftly, rationally, and decisively with potentially unruly individuals in precarious situations.
• Status is deemed “essential employee."
• Required to report to duty assignment 24/7.
• Ability to respond to emergencies from off-duty status.
• Candidate must either have upon hire or successfully obtain within one year of employment concurrent with the needs of the department and based on classroom availability and thereafter maintain the following certifications: Health care provider CPR, AED, Standard first Aid. Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) / First Responder. National Incident Management System (NIMS). Complete FEMA Courses. Hazardous Materials for 1st Responders. Technical Rescue Awareness for 1st Responders. Hazmat Awareness. Critical Incident Training (CIT). Other certifications/ recertification or specializations as assigned or required.
• Must also meet all qualifications and functional requirements of the Public Safety Officer position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with University and Unit procedures preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, coordinate, and participate in activities relating to public safety, security, traffic, parking and criminal offenses.
• Communicate information to officers on a regular basis which affects the public safety function.
• Supervise and assist with investigations of personal injury accidents, auto accidents, property loss and damage, disturbances and other violations occurring on University property.
• Accountable for the efficiency, discipline, appearance and general good conduct of security personnel under their supervision.
• Understand, interpret, and keep informed of all applicable rules and regulations of the University, especially the Student Code of Conduct.
• Explain said policies and regulations to subordinates, faculty, staff and visitors as needed.
• Interpret and explain University regulations and policies to subordinates.
• Assist and instruct subordinates in the proper performance of their duties, giving special attention to members serving their probationary period.
• Take proper action in all violations of rules.
• Evaluate performance of assigned personnel by observing the activities and capabilities of Public Safety personnel by devoting as much time as possible in the field to ascertain whether or not duties are promptly and efficiently performed.
• Report in writing to the Director cases of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or violation of the rules, regulations, or established procedures of Public Safety personnel under their supervision.
• Initiate immediate corrective actions, if and when needed.
• Review all incident, accident and injury reports that are filed with the Public Safety department.
• Supervise and assign necessary investigations and follow up activities to accidents and incident reports and safety violations.
• Assist in the preparation of Annual Performance Evaluations for Public Safety Officers.
• Assist the lieutenant, assistant director or director in planning by advising them of personnel or situations which require attention.
• Attend professional development courses and in-service training.
• Complete Federal Emergency Management Agency (F.E.M.A.) and National Incident Management Systems (N.I.M.S.) courses as required by Public Safety.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating the training of new public safety personnel.
• Provide information at orientation fairs and other university events.
• Must maintain appropriate dress and appearance while on duty and set a good example for subordinates at all times.
• Performs all duties of a Public Safety Officer as required.
• Occasionally, perform dispatch duties.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Affordable medical, dental, vision, life and short term and long-term disability insurance plans.
• Retirement plan where the University makes the total contribution equivalent to 7% of annual salary.
• Full tuition fee waiver for employees/75% for spouses and dependent children.
• Accrue up to 10 paid vacation days per fiscal year – accrual increases after 4, 7, and 11 years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree