Assistant Security Supervisor
About The Position
The Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department 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 an evening/night shift Security Supervisor to join our team. The Assistant Security Supervisor assists with coordinating 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 position will help in the supervision of the Armed Public Safety Officers (APSO) employees and report directly to the Senior Security Supervisor.
Requirements
- 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.
- Successful University Police and Public Safety Background Investigation
- U.S. Citizenship
- Fingerprint background check
- 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.
- Associate Degree
- 4+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted
Responsibilities
- Assist with providing effective leadership, counseling, and direction to the reporting APSO team.
- Coordinate assigned staff, including scheduling, delegating duties and responsibilities, training, employee relations, and performance evaluations.
- Administer 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.
- Assist with reviewing video Surveillance systems and alarm, access controls and work closely ARL Security Manager to assure systems are operating as intended.
- Perform the duties of an APSO, only as needed
- Work as a liaison between ARL Security, Federal Agencies, and University Police and Public Safety
Benefits
- Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.
Stand Out From the Crowd
Upload your resume and get instant feedback on how well it matches this job.
What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
