Shift supervisor, Security

Position

Purpose:

To Serve as a Shift Supervisor, providing shift coverage and management of shift operations to include safety patrol, dispatching and night security for the College.

• High School or equivalency
• Four or more years of relevant safety or law‑enforcement experience.
• Valid driver’s license and qualification under the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to deal effectively with a wide range of constituents.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of computer software applications and electronic/radio operations.
• Knowledge of regulations and policies related to safety and security.

• Supervisory experience.

• Oversees and ensures smooth operation of the shift.
• Enforces and provides guidance and advice to staff on all safety and security procedures and policies.
• Ensures that patrol coverage of the campus is maintained.
• Works with all employees and maintains communication and regular contact with all personnel.
• Spends significant time in the field supervising staff in handling all aspects of foot patrol, vehicle patrol, details, and physical security checks.
• Conducts regular shift meetings, ensuring personnel are briefed and informed about events.
• Ensures that all reports, documentation and logs are completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensures all electronic and video equipment is working properly and forwards any problem areas.
• Keeps the Director informed of personnel or operations concerns.
• Works details as assigned or as granted.
• Sets customer‑service tone for the department to address the needs of a diverse community.
• Provides leadership and direction during emergencies.

• Assigned other special assignments or responsibilities consistent with the mission of the department.
• Examples include scheduling of personnel, maintaining statistics, facilitating a crime prevention program, coordinating personnel training, maintaining benefits reports, maintaining departmental statistics and federal crime logs, supervising student program, processing billing, maintaining electronic access control and intrusion detection systems, maintaining dispatch center manuals, coordinating departmental response procedures.

• Maintains current knowledge of departmental policies and protocols.
• Conducts investigations into incidents or calls investigators.
• Oversees special events and assignments during the shift.
• Reviews reports and logs and ensures accuracy and completeness.
• Notifies or directs notification to the Director of significant problems.
• Provides a weekend briefing to the Director or designee.
• Recommends security and safety improvements.
• Maintains knowledge of specific college personnel interrelated to the department.
• Ensures standard procedures and policies are consistent.
• Attends and hosts manager meetings.

• Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality in interactions and communications.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or personal car) is essential.

Dartmouth College is an equal‑opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.