HE PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR (SERGEANT)
HE PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR (SERGEANT)
SUMMARY
The Higher Education (HE) Public Safety Supervisor (Law Enforcement Sergeant) is responsible for an assigned shift and/or sub-division of the public safety operation at an institution of higher education. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.
FUNCTIONS
Supervises a public safety staff consisting of certified officers and other security personnel by preparing and assigning work schedules, monitoring work progress of subordinate staff, and evaluating job performance. Reviews various reports and documentation submitted by subordinate staff for accuracy and
completion and makes revisions as needed. Compiles statistics for departmental and special reports, as required, coordinates or assists in the planning and implementing of security for special events. Conducts special investigations and responds to more complex and difficult public safety situations, informs staff of
changes in laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on campus. Attends departmental staff meetings, provides information, and makes recommendations on work area operations. Patrol assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes,
enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators. Monitor Surveillance Security Cameras and conduct footage review, Broadcast Campus Emergency Alerts, Conduct Camera Functionality Test, Conduct Code-Blue Emergency Phone Functionality Test
and maintain status logs. Performs other duties as assigned.
SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS
The Higher Education Public Safety Supervisor is classified as an (ESSENTIAL WORKER-FIRST RESPONDER) and may require on-call duty status
and shift work. Qualification with small arms; and the wearing of firearms and uniforms are required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of law enforcement practices, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws and departmental regulations and procedures.
Knowledge of law enforcement investigation procedures. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to supervise a medium to large-sized public
safety staff. Ability to enforce laws and regulations and determine appropriate law enforcement procedures. Ability to review and revise documentation from subordinate staff and compile statistics for departmental and special reports. Ability to operate motor vehicles used in work activities. Skill in the operation of firearms.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus four years of experience in law enforcement or related area, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity. Must be certified by the Arkansas Law Enforcement Standards Training Academy as a Police Officer in accordance with ACA 12-9-106. Must possess of a valid state motor vehicle operator’s license. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.
Subject to background check and substance abuse testing
APPLICATION PROCESS: Qualified individual must submit an application and resume with the name, address, and telephone numbers of three references;
and the State of Arkansas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training Personal History Statement.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS AT PINE BLUFF JOB APPLICATION
The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is committed to creating a safe and secure educational and work environment. We are committed to leveraging inclusion and diversity
principles. The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all
employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran
status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Candidates must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment, and all
applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information A