Events Supervisor

Due to the nature of this assignment, this position must remain flexible and willing to work an adjusted schedule to accommodate the needs of special events. This may include being on call as needed. Special events occur on the campus at all hours of the day, 7 days per week. Being able to adapt to the needs of scheduled events is paramount.

Many events will bring an opportunity for additional compensation depending on billable circumstances.

VP Area President

Department 00471 - Public Safety

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 30.00 - 45.00

Close Date 12/09/2026

The Special Events Specialist assists Public Safety with planning, implementing, and overseeing all needed arrangements for various events, in multiple venues, across campus. The incumbent will interface with all necessary departments across campus, be on site for events, resolve conflicts, and support all events operations. On occasion, the Events Specialist would assist with assigning needed personnel and providing supervisory oversite. This position will assist to direct and oversee operation of the Evolv Weapon Detection system, as required, for events.

This position reports to the Events Supervisor under the Special Functions Lieutenant and will be part of the Special Events Unit for the Department of Public Safety. This position will work to help further the collaboration and partnership between the Department of Public Safety, Auxiliary Services, Stadium, Arena and Campus Event Services and other various departments on campus to enhance event safety.

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer ( CSO ) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University’s Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions:
University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO . Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.

More at public safety.utah.edu.

• Assists with facilitating, forecasting, planning, policies, and procedures in the areas of customer service, staff management and budgetary goals and objectives that are consistent with University of Utah’s policies.
• Assists with oversite and operation of the Evolv Weapon Detection system, deployed at all large special events and many other events across campus. Driving the setup, calibration, and operation of the system for events, as well as assisting with scheduling personnel to operate them, and being on site to oversee the operation. At times, the Events Specialist will be tasked with supervising event personnel and employees involved with screening.
• Assist to develop, enhance, and execute training for staff on operation of the Evolv system, and how to troubleshoot issues that arise.
• Assist the Event Supervisor in supervising some of the activities of security staff, subcontractors and vendors as required to successfully execute all aspects of the event related to the Evolv system, and other event duties as assigned.
• Assists in the arrangement of logistics for all events and provides administrative support, including preparation and dissemination of informational materials and communications regarding the event.…