PUBLIC SAFETY SUPERVISOR

SUMMARY:

The Public Safety Supervisor is responsible for an assigned shift and/or sub-division of the public safety operation at an institution. This position is governed by state and federal laws and institution policy. ?????

TYPICAL FUNCTIONS:

Supervises a public safety staff consisting of certified officers and other security personnel by preparing and assigning work schedules, monitoring work progress of subordinate staff, and evaluating job performance.

Reviews various reports and documentation submitted by subordinate staff for accuracy and completion and makes revisions as needed.

Compiles statistics for departmental and special reports, as required, coordinates or assists in the planning and implementing of security for special events.

Conducts special investigations and responds to more complex and difficult public safety situations, informs staff of changes in laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Conducts investigations of crimes, accidents, and reports incidents committed on agency premises.

Attends departmental staff meetings, provides information, and makes recommendations on work area operations.??? ? May patrol assigned areas to detect and prevent crimes, enforce traffic laws, recognize parking violations, issue traffic citations, and identify safety hazards and violators. ? Performs other duties as assigned.

SPECIAL JOB DIMENSIONS:

Frequent travel and carrying and use of a firearm are required.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of law enforcement practices, methods, and techniques. Knowledge of traffic and criminal laws and departmental regulations and procedures.

Knowledge of law enforcement investigation procedures. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Ability to supervise a medium to large-sized public safety staff. Ability to enforce laws and regulations and determine appropriate law enforcement procedures. Ability to review and revise documentation from subordinate staff and compile statistics for departmental and special reports. Ability to operate motor vehicles used in work activities. Skill in the operation of firearms.?????

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

The formal education equivalent of a high school diploma, plus five years of experience in law enforcement or a related area, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.?

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Training in accordance with ACA 12-9-106.

Must possess of a valid Arkansas driver