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Office Furniture Scene

Security Supervisor

Office Furniture Scene, Gwynedd Valley, Pennsylvania, us, 19437

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This individual will be responsible for providing strategic leadership for departmental and shift officers, ensuring all university regulations and procedures are followed, and taking appropriate action to maintain safety for all.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Possesses knowledge and understanding of all GMERCYU policies and procedures and enforces them consistently and fairly.

Patrols all site locations, including parking lots.

Investigates violations of policies and procedures and provides findings to the Director of Public Safety.

Serves as liaison with fire, police, and other emergency respondents to the University.

Writes, evaluates, and corrects departmental reports on all notable incidents and daily logs.

Enforces routine equipment checks and ordering of safety and security equipment (e.g., lighting, first aid kits, AEDs).

Notes, corrects, or follows up on safety deficiencies.

Initiates action to control and/or resolve emergency response.

Assists the public with information, directions, vehicles, problems, and complaints; enforces GMERCYU parking program.

Oversees operations as they pertain to security officers on assigned shift, provides necessary paperwork and recordkeeping.

Greets and provides assistance to all persons interacting with GMERCYU.

Oversees technology equipment, including life/fire/safety, AED, bleeding control equipment, video surveillance, proximity card, key/cores, dispatch/incident reporting systems.

Oversees and implements new‑hire orientation, new‑hire training, and department training material.

Researches, develops, and trains employees on new and existing material, protocols, and operating procedures.

Reviews and implements coverage for departmental scheduling needs.

Acts appropriately in the absence of the Chief and Assistant Director of Public Safety.

Collaborates with others to complete job duties as appropriate.

Implements community notifications during times of emergencies.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Directly supervises all officers and student workers for the department, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; verifying time cards; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; and all other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience

– High‑school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred; 3–4 years’ experience as a Security Officer required; related advanced training in Criminal Justice desirable; supervisory experience a plus.

Language Skills

– Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before small groups.

Mathematical Skills

– Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure; calculate ratios and percentages.

Interpersonal Skills

– Ability to deal effectively and professionally with others; ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills consonant with the mission and values of the department and Gwynedd Mercy University.

Reasoning Skills

– Ability to apply common‑sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form; ability to handle problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations; ability to respond effectively to emergency situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk, frequently lift and/or move up to 40 pounds, and respond to emergency situations by running from one building to another. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Ability to interact with the internal and external community in a service‑oriented manner during both non‑emergency and emergency situations.

Ability to perform essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to patrol campus buildings and grounds on foot; including stairs, and/or vehicle.

Ability to remain standing/sitting for an extended period of time.

Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.

Ability to work evenings, overnight, weekends and holidays and be flexible for various shifts and schedules.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. The employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level is usually moderate.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Upon hire, CPR/First Aid, Title IX, Clery, and FEMA training are required.

Must successfully complete a criminal background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle check.

Valid driver's license with no moving violations.

EMT/First Responder certification a plus.

Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and computer‑aided dispatch a plus.

Uniforms, which must be worn while on duty, are provided by the University; employee provides own black shoes and pants.

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