Assistant Director Night Commander

HARRIS-STOWE STATE UNIVERSITY

Job Description Form

Job Title: Night Shift Public Safety (Lieutenant)

Department/Division: Department of Public Safety/Administration and Finance

Report to: Associate Director of Public Safety

Report to Title: Captain

EEO Class:

☐ Administration

☐ Faculty

☒ Professional Non-Faculty

☐ Clerical, Secretarial

☐ Technical, Paraprofessional

☐ Skilled Crafts

☐ Service/Maintenance

Type of Position:

☒ Full-time

☐ Part-time

☐ Contractor

☐ Intern

☐ Temporary

FLSA Class:

☒ Exempt

☐ Non-Exempt

Number of hours per week /Schedule:40+

Monday - Friday, 11:00PM - 7:00AM - Night Shift Lieutenant for nights weekend may be required to work occasional nights and weekends.

Summary

The Night Shift/On Call Weekend Assistant Director of the Department of Public Safety oversees the nights and weekend operations of the department. The Night Shift Assistant Director reports directly to the Associate Director of Public Safety and supports his position and responsibilities. The Assistant Director of the Department of Public Safety may be directly responsible for all Night/Weekend Patrol functions, Traffic, Uniformed Public Safety Officers, Fleet Management, Property & Evidence, Investigations, Special Events, or Emergency Management. The Night Shift Assistant Director has oversight of Night and Weekend Patrol, Training, Recruitment, Visitor Registration and Parking for Residential Life. Duties also involves the efficient operation of the public safety department through control of activities by ensuring order is maintained and laws, rules and regulations are enforced, and by taking measures to prevent crime and protect lives and property of the University through assisting with the planning of activities and the selection, training, assignment, supervision, and discipline of all department members.

Principal duties/responsibilities

• Formulates orders and regulations governing activities of the Public Safety department; confers with the Associate Director of Public Safety and subordinate officers on the formulation of policies and practices of the entire department.

• Formulates and prescribes work methods and procedures to be followed by members of the department; takes necessary steps in improving security operations; take appropriate disciplinary action as required.

• Plans and supervises enforcement of traffic and safety regulations and crime prevention and detection programs.

• Advises and assists public safety officers in non-routine criminal or other investigations and personally participates in the more difficult problems encountered by subordinates.

• Represents the Director of Public Safety and/or Harris-Stowe State University at University meetings, churches, schools and other places of public gathering to explain activities and functions of the Department of Public Safety and to establish public relations.

• Serve as on-call administrator, carry, monitor, and respond to University issued cell phone when required.

• Handle any other duties as assigned.

education & experience requirements

• Minimum of four years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement and/or security, to include two years at the rank of Sergeant or above;

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in criminology, law enforcement, business administration, public administration or related field preferred. A combination of credit hours and experience may be considered.

• CPR, First Aid, AED Certified

other required skills & abilities

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational ability and the ability to meet deadlines.

• Must have the ability to respond effectively to the needs of a diverse and demanding student and parent population.

• Must be perceptive and patient, with strong people skills and a willingness to assist others.

• Ability to demonstrate leadership, ownership, accountability and teamwork.

• Ability to focus on results and to commit on excellence.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Able to work nights, evenings, weekend, holidays, and after-hours work is required. May be required to report for duty at any time, including during states of emergency and university closings.

• Must possess and maintain a working personal telephone contact number (cell or landline).

COGNITIVE & PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Skill:

Skill Description:

☐ Attention

Able to give undivided attention to critical or emergency incidents. Otherwise able to maintain awareness of multiple projects and activities, assigning each the appropriate priority.

☐ Energy Level

Able to maintain appropriate level of alertness and activity despite stress, fatigue, or difficult environment.

☐ Executive Functions

Able to monitor and regulate one's emotions. Able to understand other's views and positions. Able to maintain focus and dedication. Able to organize, plan, and prioritize. Able to assume responsibility for a task and see it through to completion.

☐ Language

Able to speak, understand, read, and write in the English language. Additional language ability will be considered a bonus.

☐ Memory

Able to effectively recall facts and circumstances relating to an incident. Able to remember previous interactions and use to one's benefit.

☐ Motor

Dexterity and coordination are critical are critical to the position. Applicants must have and maintain the skills and ability to carry, properly discharge and reload a firearm. Able to stand, sit, and walk constantly, throughout an 8-12 hour shift. Able to run as necessary. Able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds. Most importantly, able to effect forceful detainment of combative and violent subjects.

☐ Thinking Skills

Able to demonstrate sound judgment, even under stressful circumstances. Able to maintain composure, dignity, and courtesy in all places and at all times. Able to critically evaluate a task, project, or situation and come to a reasonable decision. Able to use force appropriately, never using excessive force and always being able to justify the use of force.

☐ Physical Skills

Able to use firearm and protective devices (collapsible baton, OC spray, TASER Conducted Energy Weapon, and handcuffs). Able to drive a motor vehicle or golf cart. Able to operate computer and communications equipment. Able to effectively give first aid, especially including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (certification and training provided by the University).

GOALS

TIME LENGTH:

GOALS DESCRIPTION:

☐ 90 Day

• Review and approve incident reports completed by direct reports to ensure content, timeliness, spelling and grammar with 90% accuracy.

• Resolve 90% of complaints by direct reports through a collaborative process without need for formal mediation.

• Coach and support direct reports providing them with clearly written expectations that are meaningful and fair.

• Use no more than 2 unapproved leave days that are not associated with a major illness or supported by a doctor's excuse.

• Demonstrates an understanding of the relationship between individual, departmental, and university goals.

• Models desired behaviors appropriate to the work environment, especially punctuality, regular attendance, courtesy, leadership, and customer service.

• Complete training and submit certificates for:

IS-700A - Introduction to National Incident Management System

IS-100HE - Introduction to Incident Command System for Higher Education

IS-240B - Leadership & Influence

☐ 6 Month

• Review and approve incident reports completed by direct reports to ensure content, timeliness, spelling and grammar with 95% accuracy.

• Resolve 95% of complaints by direct reports through a collaborative process without need for formal mediation.

• Use no more than 2 unapproved leave days that are not associated with a major illness or supported by a doctor's excuse.

• Demonstrated ability to anticipate and plan for cyclical changes in staffing needs.

• Demonstrate the ability to use a large variety of verbal, written, and electronic communication mediums and choose those most appropriate to the intended message to provide direct reports and others with accurate and complete information as necessary and when requested.

• Complete FEMA training and submit certificates for:

IS-106.16: Workplace Violence Awareness Training

IS-242.B: Effective Communication

IS-241.B: Decision Making and Problem Solving

☐ 12 Month

• Review and approve incident reports completed by direct reports to ensure content, timeliness, spelling and grammar with 99% accuracy.

• Resolve 97% of complaints by direct reports through a collaborative process without need for formal mediation.

• Use no more than 4 unapproved leave days that are not associated with a major illness or supported by a doctor's excuse.

• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a civil and productive working environment by consistently demonstrating fairness, cooperation, and respect toward coworkers, supervisors, and all internal and external customers in their interpersonal relations and their written and oral communication.

• Demonstrated ability to maintain accurate and up-to-date records on employee performance and conduct issues. Positive and negative behaviors are documented.

• Complete FEMA training and submit certificates for:

IS-906: Workplace Security Awareness

IS-907: Active Shooter: What You Can Do

IS-360: Preparing for Mass Casualty Incidents: A Guide for Schools, Higher

Education, and Houses of Worship

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and assigned for this position. This is not an exhaustive list, nor is it limited to all duties and responsibilities associated with the position. HSSU management reserves the right to amend and change the responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.