Campus Safety Assistant Shift Supervisor, Campus Safety

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Position Details

The Campus Safety Department at The University of Tampa has a position for a qualified Assistant Shift Supervisor on the 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. shift. This position will provide for the safety of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and property through enforcement of university and department policies and procedures. The Assistant Shift Supervisor, in concert with the Shift Supervisor, Associate Director, and Director, provides leadership for the shift team. S/he patrols the campus, responds to calls for assistance including emergency and crisis situations, and provides other safety-related services. This position reports to the Shift Supervisor, Director, Associate Director and Assistant Director of Campus Safety.

This position is designated as an essential employee and may be required to report to work as scheduled when University offices are closed due to severe weather or other conditions.

• Responsibilities
• 1. Perform the job functions of a Safety Officer.
• 2. Assist Shift Supervisor, Director and Associate Director in the daily operations of Campus Safety.
• 3. Assume the duties of the Shift Supervisor during his/her absence.
• 4. Assign work tasks to the Safety Officers.
• 5. Provide training for new Safety Officers.
• 6. Review Incident Reports, Daily Reports, and Time Sheets for completeness and accuracy.
• 7. Coordinate follow-up investigations on incidents occurring during the shift.
• 8. Coordinate vacation requests.
• 9. Schedule license renewal training for the Safety Officers.
• 10. Represent the department in a professional and positive manner.
• 11. Represent the department in the absence of the Shift Supervisor, Director, and Associate Director.

• Qualifications
• 1. Strong interpersonal skills to build working partnerships with faculty, staff, and students as well as external parties including neighbors/local residents, city officials, municipal/county/state police agencies, local health services, first responders and members of the media.
• 2. Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and a demeanor that is perceived as professional yet calm and relaxed.
• 3. A high level of professional ethics and personal integrity.
• 4. High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5. Law enforcement or retired military police experience preferred.
• 6. Must qualify for Florida Department of State Class "D" and "G" licenses.
• 7. Five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
• 8. Must be able to exert appropriate strength when necessary.
• 9. Ability to climb stairs to the top of a nine story building; make judgment calls while under pressure/duress, and use, if necessary, a fire arm under pressure/duress appropriately.
• 10. Apprehend and detain, if necessary, suspected law violators which may include physical exertion.
• 11. Excellent clear and concise communication skills required.
• 12. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
• 13. Must successfully pass a personal background, criminal records, psychological, and physical check.
• 14. Experience in using various Safety Department equipment (two-way radio, cameras, computers, etc).
• 15. Experience in a college or university preferred.

• Required Attachments
• Please be sure to attach all required documents listed below in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Though the attachment box is labeled as “CV/Resume”, more than one attachment may be uploaded.
• 1. Cover Letter
• 2. Resume

• Pay Rate
• $21.50 per hour ($18.50 + $2.00 shift differential + $1.00 Supervisor Pay) and full benefits.
• Note: A current UT officer regularly assigned to another shift will receive the adjusted rate of their current base rate plus $2.00 per hour.

• Work Schedule
• 11:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for employment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit/upload required documents for this position at time of application submission. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check. Some positions may also require a motor vehicle report and/or a credit report.

Additional Information

This description is intended to be generic in nature. It is not to determine specific duties and responsibilities for any particular position. Essential functions and overtime eligibility may vary based on the specific task assigned to the position.