Job Description
Job Summary
Reporting to the Captain of Patrol Operations, this position has an internal title of DPS Lieutenant and is a full-time, uniformed, unarmed university employee who is the primary supervisor of a shift or watch. The incumbent will have significant responsibility in supervising DPS Shift Supervisors (sergeants) contract security officers who supplement DPS staffing, and work study students; planning and directing watch activities; assigning work, monitoring workload, analyzing the methods used and implementing changes when/where needed; providing training, issuing assignments and reviewing quality of work. The Watch Commander also assists with patrolling the campus grounds and campus buildings to ensure a safe environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
As an employee of the Department of Public Safety, you will be required to work during designated days/peak periods. These days and periods, which can extend for several weeks during peak times such as su...