Lieutenant

Salary: $68,181-$75,000

Position Summary:

As Shift Supervisor the purpose of this position is to assist in maintaining a safe and secure campus and hospital environment by providing direct supervision and coordination over the daily activity of the security personnel, in keeping with established goals and objectives of the Howard University Campus Police Department.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for managing the shift operations, training and overseeing patrol activities; directing traffic, controlling crowds, security facilities and training.
• In the absence of higher ranking command officer the Lieutenant assumes supervisory responsibility for all operations during an assigned shift or shift function. Ensures that all shift personnel are aware of and adhere to policy and procedures.
• Provides training and instructions to subordinates to ensure that responsibilities are performed completely and efficiently, while maintaining the Law Enforcement Code of Ethics.
• Interprets and disseminates policies, procedures and directives promulgated by the Department and the Federal and municipal Governments.
• Prepares and reviews all administrative reports of subordinates which include recommendations for awards, disciplinary actions, investigations, records and any other written correspondence for content and accuracy.
• Manages vehicle operations to ensure that vehicles are utilized for official business.
• Inspects security personnel for duty and assigns personnel to critical areas, issues equipment and ensures accountability. Instruct personnel in the proper performance of their duties.
• Monitors developments/incidents related to police service procedures, techniques and equipment; makes recommendations for improvement to policies and procedures.
• Responds to all calls involving serious incidents, unforeseen or unexpected events and serve as liaison with outside law enforcement and regulatory agencies.
• Represents the Howard University Department of Public Safety in meetings with other law enforcement agencies, professional, business and community organizations, Howard University Faculty and Staff and the public.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned by appropriate authority.

Requirements:

• High School Graduate or General Equivalency Diploma (GED); and Five (5) years of responsible work experience in law enforcement or security work which included two (2) years at a supervisory level or two (2) years of training in an accredited college or university in criminal justice or related field, or the equivalent combination of five (5) years combined relevant training and experience.
• Must pass a written examination and complete an Assessment Phase of the employment process.
• Candidates without formal First-Line or Mid-level Supervisory Law enforcement training, will be required to take the First-Line Supervisory Course offered by the Campus Public Safety Institute of the Consortium of Universities for the Washington Metropolitan Area.