Summary

The Security Shift Supervisor is responsible for the direct supervision of Security Officers that are assigned on a specific shift.  The position also has operational responsibilities that are assigned by the Director of the Safety and Security department.  The position works Tuesday-Saturday from 11:30pm-8:00am.  The position reports to the Director of the Safety and Security.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patrol University property on foot and vehicle, to identify hazardous conditions, take corrective measures to reduce or eliminate inappropriate behavior Conduct investigations, prepare written reports, collect evidence and gather victim/witness statements of criminal acts and violations of university regulations/policy. Respond to calls for service and assist in the completion of the daily operational Safety and Security duties, including but not limited to, locking/unlocking classrooms, offices, dorms, exam rooms and buildings. Provide motorist assistance and respond to medical emergencies. Perform the following tasks as need; provide customer service and security for the welcome center, monitoring the camera and other welcome center systems, open and close the clinic, direct and escort quests, patient, students and employees. Participate in professional development through internal/external sources and serve as a Field Training Officer and/or coordinate field training. Coordinate security matters with local law enforcement authorities as necessary. Respond to any/all emergency/disaster situations, drills and document all necessary information. Escort terminated employees as well as disruptive visitors and patients off campus as requested. Provide security for property, both existing and under construction. Assist with special events being held on-site at the University and fill-in for other staff members as necessary to ensure round-the-clock coverage. Produce weekly activity reports to Director of Security. Ensure that the appropriate security related documentation is completed throughout their assigned shift. Assist in developing and maintaining a positive and professional relationships with all Midwestern University departments and MWU community. Provide input and support the goals and direction of the University Safety and Security department as part of the Safety and Security management team, supporting MWU missions, goals and values. Conduct and/or coordinate emergency equipment testing to include; tests on panic buttons, emergency phones, AED’s, fire extinguishers, cameras and emergency notification system. Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                       

The position is responsible for the direct supervision of Security Officers that are assigned to an assigned shift.

Coordinate security officer scheduling for an assigned shift. Prepare annual performance evaluations. Coordinate daily safety and security activities for an assigned shift. Conduct progressive disciplinary actions as required. Responsible for shift officer time card entries. Ensure that the appropriate security related documentation is completed throughout their assigned shift.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and have regular, predictable, in-person attendance.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience              

High school diploma or GED is required.  6-8 years of proprietary security work experience is required.  Previous experience in police or military is preferred.  Must have at least 1-2 years of previous supervisory experience.  Must be willing to successfully complete internal/external supervisor & manager training as assigned. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

Computer Skills                                               

Familiarity with MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook). 

Language Skills                                                

Intermediate 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 groups of customers or employees of organization.

Reasoning Ability                                             

Basic skills:  Ability apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.  Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Mathematical Ability

Basic skills:  Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to interpret bar graphs. 

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  The ability to tolerate prolonged exposure to heat and cold repeat routine tasks is a requirement of the position.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Midwestern University is a private, not-for-profit organization that provides graduate and post-graduate education in the health sciences. The University has two campuses, one in Downers Grove, Illinois and the other in Glendale, Arizona. More than 6,000 full-time students are enrolled in graduate programs in osteopathic medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician assistant studies, physical therapy, occupational therapy, nurse anesthesia, cardiovascular perfusion, podiatry, optometry, clinical psychology, speech language pathology, biomedical sciences and veterinary medicine. Over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members are dedicated to the education and development of our students in an environment that encourages learning, respect for all members of the health care team, service, interdisciplinary scholarly activity, and personal growth.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance plans as well as life insurance, short/long term disability and pet insurance.  We offer flexible spending accounts including healthcare reimbursement and child/dependent care account.  We offer a work life balance with competitive time off package including paid holiday’s, sick/flex days, personal days and vacation days.  We offer a 403(b) retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, child care subsidy reimbursement program, identity theft protection and an employee assistance program.  Wellness is important to us and we offer a wellness facility on-site with a fully equipped fitness facility. 

Midwestern University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not discriminate against an employee or applicant based upon race; color; religion; creed; national origin or ancestry; ethnicity; sex (including pregnancy); gender (including gender expressions, gender identity; and sexual orientation); marital status; age; disability; citizenship; past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services; genetic information; or any other protected class, in accord with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. Midwestern University complies with the Smoke-Free Arizona Act (A.R.S. 36-601.01) and the Smoke Free Illinois Act (410 ILCS 82/).  Midwestern University complies with the Illinois Equal Pay Act of 2003 and Arizona Equal Pay Acts.