Safety Patrol Supervisor I

Williams College, London•Williamstown, MA

3d•$28 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The College seeks a full-time, year-round Safety Patrol Supervisor to serve in Campus Safety Services (CSS) as the shift supervisor and employee responsible for all officers, dispatchers, administrative staff, and campus events during their respective shifts. Responsibilities: Maintaining the security and safety of persons and property on the college campus Supervising, training, and evaluating patrol officers, and monitoring payroll and paid time off requests by officers when instructed Coordinating with Patrol Supervisor II to carry out departmental needs Being observant and responding to major incidents or potential criminal activity on campus Identifying potential security and safety hazards Maintaining good public relations by assisting others as a source of information and direction The successful applicant must have the ability to direct the day-to-day shift work of CSS by College Policy, State Statutes, CSS directives, and orders prescribed by the College under the direction of the Director of CSS or their designee. The candidate will also be expected to provide exemplary customer service and use excellent communication skills to build rapport with the campus community and visitors. Attention to detail and strong computer competence, basic investigative skills, with the ability to handle routine and emergency (including medical and psychological) situations with excellent judgment, including when multiple situations arise at the same time. Supervisors will be expected to assist with training, scheduling, payroll, and annual performance reviews for patrol officers as well as conducting report review and serving in a rotating on-call capacity.

Requirements

An Associate’s degree or equivalent is required
Candidates must have a minimum of four years of experience in a public safety or security-related role.
Familiarity and interest in working with college-age students are required, including the ability to support a diverse campus community.
Applicants should possess computer proficiency, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others are essential.
Ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting, pushing/pulling and/or carrying up to 50 pounds, and standing or walking for extended periods is required.
Able to effectively give first aid, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (certification and training to be provided by the College)
A valid driver's license with a clean record is required at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

A degree or coursework in criminology, law enforcement, business administration, public administration, security management, social work or related fields is preferred and may be considered in place of 2 years of experience.
Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintaining the security and safety of persons and property on the college campus
Supervising, training, and evaluating patrol officers, and monitoring payroll and paid time off requests by officers when instructed
Coordinating with Patrol Supervisor II to carry out departmental needs
Being observant and responding to major incidents or potential criminal activity on campus
Identifying potential security and safety hazards
Maintaining good public relations by assisting others as a source of information and direction
Direct the day-to-day shift work of CSS by College Policy, State Statutes, CSS directives, and orders prescribed by the College under the direction of the Director of CSS or their designee
Provide exemplary customer service and use excellent communication skills to build rapport with the campus community and visitors
Assist with training, scheduling, payroll, and annual performance reviews for patrol officers as well as conducting report review and serving in a rotating on-call capacity.