Operations Manager - Department of Public Safety

.* High School Diploma or GED in addition to at least 3 years of proven leadership of a police, security, or public safety function* Proven successful leadership of multiple personnel on a campus or multi-use site that is comparable to the Northeastern University Oakland Campus* Flexibility to work all shifts, weekends, and extra hours as needed* Proficiency with oral and written communication, power point presentations, Microsoft Word, Outlook, and video conferencing platforms.* Previous training experience within the police, public safety, or security experience, such as defensive tactics, report writing, active threat, emergency medical response, and other related topics.* Valid U.S. Driver’s License* Must have CPR and First Aid certification within 6 months of hire* Will be required to pass a comprehensive background check, drug screening, and psychological* Read, write, and speak English fluently* Proven strong attendance and punctuality record* Efficient time management techniques & strong organizational skills* Strong interpersonal and communication skills* Ability to multi-task and prioritize responsibilities* Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.* Strong computer skills, typing skills, and ability to learn new software* Team and goal oriented* Ability to exercise discretion in handling confidential information* Supervisory principles and practices* Clery Act, Title IX, and the National Incident Management System (NIMS)* Current public safety methods and procedures* Current criminal codes and laws, and effective investigative techniques and procedures.* Safety policies, practices, procedures and requirements of the department, including the Illness & Injury Prevention Plan.* React in an emergency and make sound, rational decisions, demonstrating good judgment* Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures* Plan, direct and supervise the work of others effectively* Meet schedules and timelines* Mediate conflict* Work with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of college students, faculty and staff- The primary responsibility will be to lead the day-to-day shift operations of the Oakland Department of Public Safety (DPS), to include officers, sergeants, administrative, communications, and contracted personnel. This position will ensure adequate shift coverage and scheduling, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, & ensure all public safety activities are appropriately and timely documented. The Operations Manager will monitor and ensure staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.- The Manager position is expected to understand and perform the same officer responsibilities as needed, to include: patrolling campus, investigating offenses, submitting reports, liaising with local law enforcement, responding to incidents to provide guidance/leadership as needed, responding to community complaints, and conducting shift briefings as needed.

The manager position will also monitor the off-campus shuttle schedule and liaise with the shuttle contractor for quality control, complaints, schedule changes, and incidents.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit

for more information.Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.

The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.

Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind. #J-18808-Ljbffr