Senior Security Supervisor - StateCollege, United States - Pennsylvania State University

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department (UPPS) is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees as well as visitors at 22 campuses located throughout Pennsylvania. We have a non-sworn, armed, opportunity within the Department of Defense cleared facilities responsible for carrying out the functions of protection of sensitive materials and property, employee safety, preliminary security investigative work and other related duties at the University's Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) facilities. We are searching for a Senior Security Supervisor to join our team.

Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. University Police and Public Safety is part of the Finance and Business team and is guided by its mission to serve and protect our community with respect, professionalism, and accountability, while striving for excellence. University Police and Public Safety's values model those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our vision to establish a cohesive, inclusive, and innovative work environment while also providing consistent professional and value added service to our communities. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of Respect , which encourages us to "respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community." As an incoming team member in University Police and Public Safety, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State's and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of Penn State's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and the University Police and Public Safety's public service mission. )

The Senior Security Supervisor manages and coordinates the day-to-day operations, scheduling and administration regarding safety and security to include trust with maintaining strict governed Department of Defense (DoD) protocols in direct support of all the Applied Research Laboratory (ARL) Facilities. This positions manages thirteen Public Safety Specialist 1 – Armed (PSS1) employees.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide effective leadership, counseling, and direction to the reporting PSS1 team.
• Plan and evaluate staffing requirements to meet ARL specific needs for security to 16 buildings at University Park, while following the collective bargaining agreement requirements.
• Manage and coordinate assigned staff, including scheduling, delegating duties and responsibilities, training, employee relations, and performance evaluations.
• Responsible for assessing staffing needs to include aspects of the hiring process such as candidate evaluation, interview process, and recommendations for new hires.
• Responsible for training plans for the unit. Ensuring weapons and range qualifications, Act 235 certification and recertifications, annual certification requirements, required trainings per UPPS department, University, as well as Department of Defense security clearance requirements.
• Oversee video surveillance systems and alarm, access controls and work closely with ARL Security Manager to ensure systems are operating as intended.
• Performing the duties of a PSS1, only as needed
• Work as a liaison between ARL Security, Federal Agencies, and University Police and Public Safety

Successful candidates will possess:

• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are vital.
• Capacity to work cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and outside agencies.
• Ability to work with a wide variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds.
• Outstanding customer service orientation; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent analytical, judgment, ethical decision-making, and organizational skills
• Skills necessary to enhance public respect for law enforcement and the University with courteous, devoted, and ethical service.
• Respect for the constitutional rights of all people to liberty, equality, and justice
• Capability to always uphold an excellent standard of conduct, abiding by laws, regulations and policies.

Minimally requires an Associate's degree or higher plus six or more years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

This position requires:

• Successful University Police and Public Safety Background Investigation
• U.S. Citizenship
• Fingerprint background check
• Operation of a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties – a valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.
• Successful completion of a credit history check, due to the security, financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position
• Sponsorship with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
• Completion of all Act 235 requirements
• Successful Department of Defense Background investigation.

Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here .

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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