Public Safety Supervisor

Job Title:

Public Safety Supervisor
JD #: PS1
Department: PUBLIC SAFETY

Reports To:

Director of Public Safety
FLSA Status:
Exempt
Approved Date: 2025

The Public Safety Supervisor is responsible for a team of Public Safety Officers (armed and unarmed) who enforce all Housing Authority rules, regulations, applicable laws, and perform a variety of security related functions. The supervisor must be well versed in Missouri Title 17 authority and restrictions for security officers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties listed below illustrate the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of any specific statement of duties does not exclude the supervisor if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment in association with the position.

• Review and remain current on all relevant rules and regulations concerning Public Safety and maintain all departmental policies and procedures.
• Supervise staff, providing ongoing assistance to support a positive and productive working environment.
• Approve and oversee the selection, employment, training, direction, supervision, utilization, evaluation, and discipline of public safety officers and make recommendations for other personnel-related activities.
• Set standards, framework, performance indicators and protocols. Identify necessary responses to overcome performance issues and take appropriate action where required.
• Conduct daily roll calls and monthly strategy meetings with subordinates to maintain consistency in all operations.
• Coordinate, supervise, and report daily activities of public safety officers to the director of public safety. Establish security patrols, tours, investigations, and set priorities.
• Formulate safety and security plans and risk management plans as necessary. Regularly conduct safety and security inspections, evaluations, and review all HAKC properties and physical assets. Forward security and safety recommendations to the Director of Public Safety for implementation approval.
• Conduct follow-up investigations of reports of suspected criminal activity, lease violations and safety standards occurring on Housing Authority properties. Ensure appropriate action is taken and applicable reporting procedures are followed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review and assign all Police and Fire reports for emergency and non-emergency calls involving Housing Authority properties, employees, and residents. Report all problems or emergency situations to proper authorities. Review and discuss reports with the Director of Public Safety to determine the final disposition.
• Work closely with the legal department, Housing Authority staff, and state courts during the eviction process, to include legally aiding assigned law enforcement officials during court ordered evictions;
  Work closely with property management on problem solving as well as maintaining and disseminating information relative to criminal activity, lease violations, banned violators, safety plans, risk management, and traffic related issues.
• Analyze information regarding crime statistics, intelligence, and security concerns provided by sources such as local, state, federal law enforcement agencies, and other reliable sources. Develop a response plan.
• Oversee all assigned cases and investigations and forward to the Director of Public Safety for review and final disposition.
• Maintain the Record Management System (OMNIGO), approve reports, and address any problems or concerns related to the systems functions.
• Oversee the processing and assignment of criminal background checks. Assure they are completed in a timely manner, and a correct count is maintained..
• In partnership with stakeholders, implement proven safety and security protocols at assigned properties and facilities. Work with KCPD on crime free multifamily housing initiatives and training programs.
• Respond to any complaint against Public Safety Officers, as well as any use of force action taken by a Public Safety Officer. Consult with the Director regarding investigative findings and make recommendations for disciplinary action if necessary.
• Ensure annual licensing requirements stipulated by KCPD are maintained.
• Maintain statistical information related to crime trends, patterns, and incidents of concern.
• Order uniforms, equipment and supplies for the department and enforce the uniform dress code policy.
• Provide oversight for all public safety department vehicle maintenance and repair. Respond to all vehicular accidents involving Public Safety Officers. Investigate and review the incident and report findings to the Director of Public Safety.
• Assist Director of Public Safety in identifying high risk areas and initiate appropriate crime prevention measures to reduce risk exposure.
• Be able to work a flexible schedule to meet security needs, meetings, and after hour call outs. Act for the Director of Public Safety in his/her absence.

This position requires the incumbent to exhibit the…