Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic
liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic
excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive
Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant
experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education
institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed
to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social,
moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence
College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is
essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives
to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the
global environment in which we live and work.
The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s
capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational
offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally,
Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from
New York City.
For years, Providence College has been recognized in the
U.S.
News & World Report “Regional Universities – North
Category” and has been commended by several other ranking
publications.
Overview
Oversee the protection of the college community and the protection
of private and institutional property on the campus.
Duties and Responsibilities
Supervise all public safety officers and personnel under their command ensuring all are present and accounted for. Conduct a roll call at the beginning of each shift, and direct public safety functions under their command. May serve as incident commander on a critical incident. Ability to send out emergency messages. Monitor the activities and capabilities of their subordinates to ensure they are executing their duties and functions in a satisfactory manner that conforms to guidelines and…
directives in a professional, fair, and impartial manner. Evaluate subordinates and take remedial action when necessary. (65%)
Supervise all Public Safety Officers assigned to special
details and college events. Ensure that all personnel report to
their post or detail and that all college policies are respected.
(15%)
Maintain public safety related equipment during their
respective shift to include inspecting equipment including patrol
vehicle components as related to safe and reliable operation.
(10%)
Supervise and direct the field training of all newly hired
public safety officers under their command. Review and submit
detailed, written progress reports to the FTO Coordinator.
(5%)
Subject to the approval of a higher authority, schedule work
assignments, vacations, days off, training, etc., for personnel
assigned to their respective shifts. (5%)
MARGINAL DUTIES:
- Perform all other duties as may be required.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from an accredited
institution required.
- Three to five years of police or security-related experience or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Excellent oral and written communication experience
required.
- First aid and CPR certifications preferred.
- Computer literacy, including experience with Microsoft Suite
(Word, Excel, etc.)
- Valid driver’s license required. Must be able to operate a
vehicle and patrol campus
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Must successfully complete a background check, psychological
testing, and physical agility pre-employment testing.
- Availability to work all shifts
Supplemental Information
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 position. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the
essential functions.
- Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of
time
- Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction
- Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers
rather than with whole hand(s) or arm(s), for example, using a
keyboard
- Communication skills using the spoken word
- Ability to see within normal parameters
- Ability to hear within normal range
- Ability to move about
- Designated as essential emergency personnel
DISCLAIMER: This job description indicates the general
nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not
designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties, or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent
may be asked to perform other duties as required.