Safety Patrol Supervisor I

Safety Patrol Supervisor I

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Williamstown, MA (Main Campus)

The College seeks a full-time, year-round Safety Patrol Supervisor to serve in Campus Safety Services (CSS) as the shift supervisor and employee responsible for all officers, dispatchers, administrative staff, and campus events during their respective shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the security and safety of persons and property on the college campus
• Supervising, training, and evaluating patrol officers, and monitoring payroll and paid time off requests by officers when instructed
• Coordinating with Patrol Supervisor II to carry out departmental needs
• Being observant and responding to major incidents or potential criminal activity on campus
• Identifying potential security and safety hazards
• Maintaining good public relations by assisting others as a source of information and direction

The successful applicant must have the ability to direct the day-to-day shift work of CSS by College Policy, State Statutes, CSS directives, and orders prescribed by the College under the direction of the Director of CSS or their designee. The candidate will also be expected to provide exemplary customer service and use excellent communication skills to build rapport with the campus community and visitors. Attention to detail and strong computer competence, basic investigative skills, with the ability to handle routine and emergency (including medical and psychological) situations with excellent judgment, including when multiple situations arise at the same time. Supervisors will be expected to assist with training, scheduling, payroll, and annual performance reviews for patrol officers as well as conducting report review and serving in a rotating on-call capacity.

Qualifications:

• An Associate's degree or equivalent is required
• A degree or coursework in criminology, law enforcement, business administration, public administration, security management, social work or related fields is preferred and may be considered in place of 2 years of experience.
• Candidates must have a minimum of four years of experience in a public safety or security-related role.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Familiarity and interest in working with college-age students are required, including the ability to support a diverse campus community.
• Applicants should possess computer proficiency, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others are essential.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting, pushing/pulling and/or carrying up to 50 pounds, and standing or walking for extended periods is required.
• Able to effectively give first aid, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (certification and training to be provided by the College)
• A valid driver's license with a clean record is required at the time of application.

Shift Details:

This position is a second shift with 12-hour shifts and rotating days off. This is the anticipated base schedule for the next year, and applicants are advised that there will be a change from 12- to 8-hour shifts anticipated for this position within the next 12 months.

Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department; mandatory shift, overtime, and holiday hours are required.

Application review will begin on April 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay ranges from $27.75-$30.50 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.