Lieutenant

Lieutenant

This position works in the area of the University Police Department as a certified Class 1 Constable. Serves as a leader within the Police Department and managing the general police services for an entire squad, both A and B shifts. Position is responsible for planning, organizing, directing and supervising the daily administrative and operational activities of a squad and supervising the enforcement of federal, state and local laws, along with University rules and regulations to maintain order and ensure a safe and orderly environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.

The scope of the position is to maintain order, protect life, safety and property; enforce University regulations, and state and federal laws; and provides general public safety assistance to students, faculty, staff and visitors at Furman University as a state certified Class 1 Constable.

Job duties include ensuring efficient and effective routine daily operation of assigned squad, ensuring compliance with the Campus Safety (Jeanne Clery) Act and Title IX, interacting routinely with and providing assistance to members of the University community, deterring and preventing crime, responding promptly to calls for service, protecting crime scenes, preparing detailed written reports, planning and organizing campus safety and security procedures, performing special services, participating in the preparation of the department budget, developing department long-range goals, objectives and strategic plans, completing performance review process, and performing other duties as assigned.

Work contacts include administrators, faculty, students, staff, the public and personnel from a variety of local, state and federal criminal justice agencies, and other allied public safety personnel.

Provides supervision over both sworn and non-sworn personnel; manages, plans, directs and schedules the work of police department personnel; assures compliance with Furman University Police Department mission, goals, policies, regulations, directives and general orders; conducts short and long-term planning, organization and staffing; provides training, counsels subordinates on employee performance matters and recommends corrective action as appropriate. May also serve as the acting assistant chief in the absence of the University Assistant Chief.

Reports to: Assistant Chief of Police

Minimum qualifications include an Associates Degree, in a related field and five or more years of progressively responsible supervisory/leadership experience; or any relevant combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. An example of this would be a South Carolina peace officer certificate or experience as a peace officer for a law enforcement agency in another state or with the federal government and whose training conforms to the basic course of this state. Valid and unrestricted State of South Carolina Driver's License. Active South Carolina Police Academy certification (or equivalent out-of-state certification) and active SC Class 1 Constable commission, or ability to obtain prior to employment or within one year of service as a condition of employment. Certified in First Aid, CPR and AED. Ability to operate a computer and related software. Knowledge of basic fire protection and control techniques as well as ability to apply them in emergency situations. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, employees and the general public. Knowledge of organizational leadership principles, current trends in law enforcement, risk, hazard and vulnerability assessment, South Carolina law; law enforcement practices and techniques consistent with training at a POST certified law enforcement training academy; institutional security measures. Employee supervision, development and performance management skills. Ability to learn and interpret University policies and procedures to be enforced; respond appropriately to sensitive and emergency situations; communicate effectively; train and direct the work of Police Officer, Police Sergeants, and non-certified Police Department personnel and other University personnel; establish cooperative working relationships with persons contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.

Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree, experience within a campus police department, and working knowledge of the Jean Clery Act and Title IX.

Work conditions include rotating shifts, unusual work hours, and "on call" work; standing and walking for extended periods of time; personal danger while enforcing the laws and dealing with emergency situations; and exposure to disease in the administration of first aid Regular exposure to outside weather conditions. Required to lift a 165 lb. body unassisted.