R00035707
Poughkeepsie, NY
Department
Campus Safety
Job Family
Sergeants
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Job Description
Schedule: 11pm-7am (Off Wed. & Thurs.)
Position Summary
The Sergeant/Supervisor is responsible for directing the day-to-day
operations on their assigned shift and collaborating with various
campus departments/constituency groups. They ensure department
policies and procedures are properly followed. The Sergeant must be
able to supervise effectively and give corrective
instructions/discipline when appropriate. They should possess
critical decision-making skills; be able to respond effectively to
emergencies; and diffuse/de-escalate potentially volatile
situations. They ensure members assigned to their shift are
effectively trained. They must engage in helping develop growth in
department members and the department as a whole. They will handle
specialty tasks and other duties as assigned. The supervisor should
have excellent communication skills and be a team player (at the
supervisory team level, promoting both the mission and vision of
the Department and the College).
Safety and Security supervisors must be capable of and willing to
work all shifts and overtime as needed. All shifts include all
hours, days of the week, and holidays. Shifts may be reassigned on
a short- and long-term basis according to departmental needs.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of one-year
probationary period and successful result of a background
search.
Responsibilities
- Assigns Officers shift posts/ patrols.
- Conducts shift briefings.
- Informs and assigns officers to special details/ assignments
occurring on shift.
Fills vacant shifts as needed.
Approves and manages time/leave in the College's
timekeeping/payroll program (workday) and the department scheduling
program (VCS) per College and Department guidelines.
Coordinates response to calls for service or emergencies with
police, fire, EMS, or college service as needed.
Responds to all emergency calls for service that require
supervisory (in depth, complicated or sensitive) action.
Prepares and/or directs immediate emergency notifications to
the campus as appropriate.
Monitors the department computerized records management system
for proper entries and information.
Monitors job performance of officers, corrects deficiencies,
and prepares corrective action communications such as performance
observations and verbal/written reprimands.
Trains officers in new procedures, use of equipment, etc.
Reviews and informs all officers of policy changes, updates,
briefings and/ or special orders.
Communicates with other supervisors to relay important
information.
Reviews officers' reports for accuracy and
comprehensiveness.
Make notifications to senior Campus Safety personnel and other
College officials regarding important information, incidents of a
sensitive nature, per College and Department guidelines.
Sends daily DOC and other listserv reports.
Oversees field training occurring on their shift.
Assists with educational programming and other duties as
assigned.
Assists with campus event security as needed.
Carries out other duties deemed necessary by senior Campus
Safety personnel.
Responsible for reading, understanding, and responding to
College and Department emails in a timely manner.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities
- Possess and maintain a New York State Driver License for at
least 2 years.
- Possess a valid NYS Security Guard license or a valid 8-hour
pre assignment training certificate with the ability to attain
license within 30 days.
- 30 college credits or formal supervisory training at a
recognized agency or institution.
- Working knowledge of the NYS Penal Law and general familiarity
with/ability to learn relevant federal and state laws that apply to
college campuses.
- A strong service orientation and demonstrated ability to work
in a diverse multicultural community.
- Sufficient computer experience to be able to prepare reports
and effectively use all software programs available to the
department.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English, written and
verbal
- Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations
and to deescalate charged situations
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more and move 75 lbs. or more.
- Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time.
- Ability to work overtime as needed/mandated.
- Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to perform CPR/AED and CPR/AED certification required
or attainable; ability to effectively use Narcan and Narcan
certification required or attainable.
- Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and
procedures.
Preferred knowledge, skills and abilities
- Associates degree or higher.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience with community relations.
- Experience overseeing or conducting employee training/field
training.
Compensation
The starting hourly wage range for this role is $28.00 - $30.00 per
hour.
$1.25 per hour shift differential for shifts worked 11pm-7am
$0.85 per hour shift differential for shifts worked 3pm -
11pm
When extending an offer, Vassar College considers factors such as
(but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position,
candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills,
internal peer equity, budget, and other market and organizational
considerations. The starting salary range represents the College's
good faith and reasonable estimate at the time of posting.
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