Patrol Lieutenant

Tulsa, OK
The University of Tulsa

Position Summary:

The Lieutenant – Patrol will report directly to the Assistant Director/Captain-Patrol or Captain – Gilcrease and will be responsible for providing support to the Department’s Patrol Division under the direction of the Director of UTulsa Security.

Essential Functions:

  • Perform the operational and administrative duties of an Armed Security Officer.
  • Ensure that the goals of the department and university are being pursued.
  • Inform the Captain of any unusual situations or circumstances that come to their attention.
  • Perform efficient operations and direct supervision of assigned personnel within their assigned squad.
  • Assume complete charge of an incident in the absence of a superior officer.
  • Issue and enforce work orders and directives to their assigned personnel in conjunction with the daily operation of their assigned duties.
  • Interpret policies, procedures, ordinances, and laws, and apply them to university activities and situations.
  • Ensure all employees under their supervision conduct themselves in a professional manner reflecting favorably upon the department and university.
  • Train assigned university employees in the use of university, departmental policies, and procedures and in the proper enforcement methods of federal, state, local laws.
  • Remain informed of all upcoming events scheduled for the university.
  • Track maintenance and distribution of equipment and supplies assigned to the Patrol Division.
  • Testifies clearly and truthfully during campus conduct hearings and legal court proceedings.
  • Evaluate the performance of assigned personnel and complete performance evaluations.
  • Conduct periodic inspections of Patrol Officer’s uniforms, weapons, equipment, and assigned patrol vehicles to ensure the inventory is aligned with department policies and free of abuse and neglect.
  • Administer recognition and discipline to assigned personnel in a fair and consistent manner in accordance with university policies and procedures.
  • Review Security Officers’ daily work, i.e., Incident Reports, Daily Activity Reports, etc. and ensure the reports are comprehensive and free of errors.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of department policies and procedures.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of security/traffic control plans for special events occurring on university properties.
  • Perform the administrative duties of a TU Security Officer as needed.
  • Perform extended hours before or after an assignment as the situation or event dictates.
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director / Captain – Patrol, Captain – Gilcrease and/or Director of Security.

Requirements:

  • Ability to meet and maintain the requirements set forth in 59 O.S., section 1750.1 et seq., The Oklahoma Security Guard and Private Investigator Act
  • Certified for CLEET: Phases 1-4 (Private Investigator & Armed)
  • 2 years in an acting law enforcement or security management position responsible for patrol officer duties or direct reports

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, security management, or related field.
  • American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS) Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification or ASIS Physical Security Professional (PSP) certification
  • Currently employed and in good standing with the TU Security Department