Security Lieutenant

Security Lieutenant

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Employee Type:
Regular

Recruiting

Start Date:

11-04-2025

Assist the Security Manager with the management and supervision of the Security Department with a primary focus on staff training, professional development, and service consistency and quality control. Assume management responsibilities in the absence of the Security Manager. The Security Lieutenant is responsible for assisting in the development and implementation of an effective and efficient 24‑hour security plan and assists in administering the campus emergency operations plan for disaster management.

Assists with the establishment and implementation of appropriate investigative procedures for all security incidents, formulates appropriate prevention and control measures in accordance with accepted best practices that ensure risks and incidents are minimized. Provides leadership and management of the Security Sergeants, and assists with the recruitment, training, evaluation and discipline of the security staff.

• Ensures that the daily operations of the Security Department are accomplished within established KS security standard operating procedures and KS policies and procedures.
• Reviews, updates, and develops standard operating procedures (SOP), and creates and executes SOP communication, training, and implementation plans.
• Observes daily operations to ensure staff consistency with established SOP and service quality standards, and provides staff with feedback, coaching, and training as needed to meet or exceed performance expectations and requirements.
• Conducts regular performance appraisals, provides counseling and guidance.
• Reviews and allocates resources to meet job schedules; plans, schedules and resolves workflow challenges to ensure the successful delivery of the services requested.
• Develops new cost‑effective methods to improve performance. Implements disciplinary actions as warranted; coaches, develops and provides training and motivation to make full utilisation of individual capabilities to meet changing workplace demands.
• Establishes and implements appropriate investigative procedures for all security incidents on campus, including but not limited to vandalism, trespassing, assaults, illegal narcotics, security threats, thefts, burglary, etc.
• Follows through as needed to contact the appropriate legal agencies.
• Maintains campus communication and surveillance systems and recommends upgrades to meet changing needs and in compliance with best practice.
• Develops and updates procedures for use of the communication and surveillance systems and ensures that relevant staff are properly trained.
• Formulates appropriate security requirements as well as vehicular traffic plans and parking operations in support of special events held on campus and in support of school functions held at various off‑campus locations.
• Assists campus leadership with the development, implementation and enforcement of the facility use policy.
• Assists with the coordination of campus parking, including vehicle registration for staff, students and parents.
• Ensures compliance with campus parking rules and regulations.
• Assists the Security Manager in the development of the security department’s budget to include the preparation, justification and execution. Stays current on new technology, uniforms and safety equipment that will enhance the department’s efficiency and effectiveness.
• Establishes and maintains an effective training and safety program to reduce avoidable accidents and to stress prevention of accidents.
• Ensures all security department staff training certifications are current and valid. Researches and recommends both internal and external training opportunities to promote staff development.
• Reviews all Security Officer incident and/or investigation reports to ensure accuracy and completeness of fact gathering. Recommends follow‑up action as…