Patrol and Campus Safety Captain

The Patrol & Campus Safety Captain (PCS Captain) reports to the Chief of Police and is responsible for the supervision of public safety staff (police/safety monitors/dispatch/student workers) in performance of regularly assigned patrols, event staffing, incident investigations and daily operations of the department. The PCS Captain is responsible for shift notices and assignments. The PCS Captain performs a wide variety of operational, investigative and administrative tasks in support of public safety objectives while serving as a member of the Student Life team who are committed to creating a campus community where all feel welcomed, supported, and safe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Chief of Police in leading, directing and managing the administration and daily operation of the Department of public safety including, but not limited to patrol services, Clery Act, crime prevention, community outreach and training, emergency response and preparedness, and event security.
• Assist the Chief of Police with controlling scenes, directing first responders, and restoring order.
• Performs the full range of Police Officers duties and serves as liaison with federal, state and local law enforcement and fire agencies, private security vendors and contractors regarding emergency management and security matters.
• Serves as a Field Training Supervisor.
• Reviews reports and routes notification in a timely manner while assuring accuracy completeness and grammatical correctness.
• Works with the Chief to conduct pre-hire evaluations of prospective police, safety monitors and dispatch candidates.
• Monitors scheduling to assure efficient and effective use of personnel and budget resources.
• Conducts performance evaluations in collaboration with shift sergeants.
• Serves as the LEADS Coordinator and maintains employee compliance for the department.
• Investigates complaints concerning the conduct or performance of Public Safety employees. Makes recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention.
• In partnership with IT and Facilities, manage the CAPERS reporting software, blue light emergency phones, door alarms, and officer body cameras (Axon).
• Effectively interacts with students, faculty, staff, parents and the local community, and reflect a mission-focused, student-centered philosophy that appreciates and understand the sensitive issues involving today's college-age population in a crisis situation.
• Participates in ongoing and periodic training for the department on the law, police procedures, community policing, community engagement, conflict avoidance, de-escalation, operational tactics, report writing and other topics to keep knowledge and skills current.
• Monitors vehicle maintenance.
• Participate in a variety of emergency management activities including presentations, tabletop and field training exercises, and as special staff within the incident command post.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree in Criminal Justice, Police or Fire Administration, Public Administration, or related field with coursework in police or fire science, emergency management, police or fire administration, criminal justice, or law enforcement preferred
• Candidate should possess at least five (5) years of progressively responsible public safety and emergency management experience, as a supervisor. Police Staff in Command certification preferred.
• Must be eligible for, or possess, a valid driver's license.
• Must pass a background check that includes submitting fingerprints to the Illinois State Police and FBI. Cannot have any felony convictions, or have been convicted of domestic violence or similar crimes.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.

Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends 8:30am-4:30pm (3 days)/ 12:00pm-8:00pm (2 days) We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner. The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University. Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.