Captain, IT Specialist, Security

Department Of Public Safety Administrative Assistant

The purpose of this position is to assist in the management of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) by providing administrative oversight and assisting in policy development. May be designated Shift Commander and provide supervision and coordination over the daily operations of assigned personnel in keeping with established goals and objectives of the Department of Public Safety serving the Howard University and Howard University Hospital (HUH).

Acts in a senior management capacity over other positions; orienting and training others, and assigning and reviewing their work.

Serves as a Commander over a large section or Division of the Howard University/HUH Department of Public Safety Operation; responsible for all operations in assigned sector on a 24 hour per day basis; administers comprehensive security programs to prevent crimes against persons and property on University Campus and HUH.

Provides supervision and oversight over the duties of Deputy Shift Commander in shift operations to ensure that duties involving training and overseeing patrol activities, e.g. directing traffic, controlling crowds; securing facilities are conducted successfully.

Works with higher management to develop procedures and directives, rules and regulations for the effective operations of the Department of Public Safety Police force within the guidelines of University, HUH, Federal and Municipal Governments' laws and statues.

Prepares high level administrative reports, provides statistical data, reviews all incident reports; advises HUH and University management on security issues.

Makes comprehensive plans to coordinate special events with the DC Office of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security or other federal or municipal agency; takes appropriate actions in response to unforeseen or unexpected incidents; ensures compliance with applicable policy, laws, rules and regulations; maintains emergency plans and makes determination as to when plans should be employed.

May manage and coordinate plans and set priorities for fiscal activities of entire Department of Public Safety or may supervise and assist in the preparation of the annual budget for assigned sector; submits recommendations to management for review; may participate in the selection and evaluation process of new employees.

Assists in establishing performance metrics consistent with the duties and responsibilities for the Department of Public Safety and HUH.

Periodically inspects departments, facilities, equipment and personnel to ensure their safety and compliance with Department of Public Safety policies and procedures. Makes long term projection for labor distribution to ensure that critical areas are covered; provides instruction to immediate subordinates in the proper performance of their duties.

May coordinate the acquisition and maintenance of Police equipment; direct the issuance of equipment and ensures accountability for equipment materials and supplies including automobiles, communication equipment, uniforms etc.

May confer with management, to review achievements and discuss changes in long and short range goals and objectives; may monitor and plan the training schedule for in-house and outside agencies; maintain expiration roster and prepares license renewal for officers.

Responds in person to the most serious incidents when called by subordinates to incidents occurring on University or HUH property; establishes a Field Command Post to supervise and direct police activities; meets with outside law enforcement and regulatory agencies.

Assists the Chief and Deputy Chief with various policy, fiscal, budgetary, human resources and other administrative matters as required. May serve in the absence of the Deputy Chief as required.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned by the Chief of the Department of Public Safety or other relevant authority.

Extensive knowledge of criminal law, including elements of offenses, rules of evidence, laws of arrest, search and seizures, methods of law enforcement, maintenance of public safety and security, and related law enforcement principles.

Extensive knowledge of current departmental, municipal and governmental policies and procedural changes relating to security.

Ability to demonstrate expertise in hospital safety and security principles and practices in order to effectively assist in the directing of the Hospital's safety and security programs and activities.

Ability to maintain and provide a general source of University, Hospital and community information.

General knowledge of computer programs, to include word processing, spreadsheet, database and presentation software.

Enhanced skills in the use of firearms and other standard police equipment with the ability to secure a Special Police Officer Commission with firearm authorization from the District of Columbia.

Enhanced skills in the use of both oral and written English with the ability to read technical literature, write…