Public Safety Lieutenant

Position SummaryTo provide for the safety and security of all members of the University community. To provide for the physical security of University property & enforce University and Departmental rules and regulations. Oversee the daily functions of DPS officers and contract security officers to ensure all services are delivered in a consistent professional and timely Duties & ResponsibilitiesPosition will have operational and administrative oversight of assigned shift(s).Must embrace a community policing/problem-solving approach to patrol be capable of Patrolling University properties via foot bicycle or supervise and review the activities of all shift personnel including shift officers regarding duties posts patrol areas and dispatch to achieve maximum resource daily shift-level briefing sessions and line inspections to ensure all personnel are properly informed and properly equipped to perform their daily and direct front-line Public Safety officer response to calls for service and emergency incidents including but not limited to fire alarms/fires medical incidents weather emergencies motor vehicle accidents disturbances altercations etc. May issue Timely Warnings or Crime Notices to the community in compliance with Clery Act to the University and the Department of Public Safetys rules regulations responsibilities and procedures and ensures all assigned personnel do so as with and is respectful of Superiors and their instructions directives and superiors informed of performance or personnel issues and initiate and/or carry out appropriate corrective action counseling and thorough and timely reports documenting any personnel matters unusual occurrences complaints and/or crimes/ a professional formal and approachable demeanor while on duty to foster effective public relations while interacting within the University aid or services to the University community including personal safety escorts motor vehicle assistance and room/bldg. locking/unlocking bank runs etc. Interact professionally with all internal University members and external municipal partners/agencies (police fire ambulance etc.).May be required to work special assignments events shifts and extended hours depending upon the needs of the be required to fulfill Dispatch duties if in the development and delivery of safety and emergency management training programs for department personnel and the university not act either on duty or off duty in any manner that is detrimental in the view of SHU to the Mission or reputation of Sacred Heart maintain all applicable certifications and licensing including firearm requirements training and ongoing physical job tasks include sitting standing or walking for sustained periods of time; climbing up/downstairs; bending turning reaching and grasping. Visual acuity sufficient for reading ID cards/written materials Hearing sufficient for perceiving sounds at normal speaking able to work in various positions including but not limited to stooping standing bending over sitting kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. Be able to lift (indicate the weight minimum) pull and push materials and equipment to complete the assigned job be required to work in extreme outdoor weather conditions (heat snow ice rain etc.).Perform other duties as Skills Abilities & Other AttributesAssociate degree in Criminal Justice or related field. Appropriate Law Enforcement experience may be substituted for a of ten years of law enforcement or military experience required or comparable public security of two years serving in a supervisory level law enforcement position or comparable leadership position in a non-law enforcement have separated from law enforcement/military service in good standing. Must hold a valid State Drivers License and maintain a satisfactory driving and maintain: CT State Security Guard Card and Class 1 License endorsement or other comparable certification as may be required. If former LEO must be capable of meeting standards established by the Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (HR-218). Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (including Word Excel Outlook and PowerPoint).Excellent written and verbal communication skills. EMR/EMT certificationEssential physical job tasks include walking climbing stairs driving emergency vehicles conducting foot patrols in buildings parking lots and campus fields and standing or moving for extended periods. Breaking up fights or preventing physical altercations. Directing large crowds during events or emergencies. Positioning barricades or moving equipment to manage public spaces and checkpoints. Directing traffic flow and setting up detours or roadblocks. Carrying and using protective gear and fire extinguishers. Administering CPR or first aid or using automated external defibrillators (AEDs). Carrying medical supplies to assist during emergencies and transporting patients or individuals needing Working ConditionsMay require working different shifts at various university campuses or facilities. May require working on weekends holidays and in adverse weather -Employment RequirementsAll offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background accordance with Connecticut General Statutes 31-51v applicants selected for this position will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test as a condition of employment. Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of both the background check and drug test.