SUMMARY
This individual will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for departmental/ shift officers. This individual will ensure that all University regulations and procedures are followed and will take appropriate action to ensure the safety of all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Oversight of technology equipment to include, but not limited to Life/Fire/Safety, AED and Bleeding Control Equipment, Video Surveillance, Proximity Card, Key/Cores, Dispatch/Incident Reporting Systems.

Oversight and implementation of new hire orientation, new hire training, and department training material.

Payroll and Scheduling

Research, develop, and train employees on new and existing material, protocols, and operating procedures.

Possesses a knowledge and understanding of all GMERCYU policies and procedures and enforces them in a consistent and fair manner.

Patrols all site locations, including parking lots.

Investigates violations of GMERCYU policies and procedures and provides appropriate findings to Director of Public Safety.

Performs role of liaison with fire, police, and other emergency respondents to the University.

Writes, evaluates and corrects departmental reports on all notable incidents.

Notes and corrects or follows up on safety deficiencies.

Initiates action to control and/or resolve emergency response.

Assists the public with information, directions, vehicles, problems and complaints.

Enforces GMERCYU parking program.

Oversees the operations as they pertain to security officers on assigned shift.

Provides necessary paperwork and recordkeeping as it pertains to the position.

Greets and provides assistance to all persons interacting at GMERCYU.

Acts appropriately in the absence of the Director of Public Safety by assuming his/her duties.

Collaborates with others to complete job duties as appropriate.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Directly supervises all officers and student workers for the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; verifying time cards; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily as well as security officer’s responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
High School diploma or GED required. CPR/First Aid training is a requirement upon hire, previous training and certification a plus. Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check and motor vehicle check. EMT/First Responder certification a plus

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft, Word, Excel, Computer Aided dispatch a plus

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with individuals and before small groups.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio and percent.

Interpersonal Skills
Ability to deal effectively and professionally with others, consonant with the mission and values of the department and Gwynedd-Mercy University. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to interact with the internal and external community in a “service” oriented in the Universities core values during both non and emergency situations with the ability to gather critical information and relay to responders while coordinating emergency responders.

Reasoning Skills
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. Ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.

Uniforms

Uniforms, which must be worn while on duty, are provided by the University. Employee provides own black shoes and pants

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Ability to patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot; including stairs, or in a vehicle.
• Ability to remain standing/sitting for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to work evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays and be flexible for various shifts and schedules.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able to respond to emergency situations by running from one building to another.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.