Campus Safety Tour Supervisor (71101)

About Pratt

Pratt Institute provides the creative leaders of tomorrow the professional knowledge and experience to make a better world. A world-class and internationally ranked college with programs in art, design, architecture, liberal arts and sciences, and information studies, Pratt offers nearly 50 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The Institute’s impact expands beyond its 25-acre residential campus in Brooklyn to cutting-edge facilities throughout the borough, a landmark building and public gallery in Manhattan, as well as an extension campus, Pratt Munson College of Art and Design in Utica, New York. On Governors Island, Pratt is a core partner on the Stony Brook University team selected to develop the New York Climate Exchange, a research and educational hub poised to establish New York City as the global leader for climate change. Another extension of Pratt’s campus is the Research Yard, a 20,000-square-foot facility in the Brooklyn Navy Yard (BNY).

Since our founding in 1887, Pratt has upheld the belief that education should be accessible to all who wish to learn. As a community, we define ourselves as standard setters who are: resourceful and collaborative problem solvers, socially responsible and equity-centered creatives, adaptable and resilient global stewards, inquisitive and compassionate community members.

About the Role

Pratt Institute is seeking a highly motivated Campus Safety Supervisor to join our Campus Safety Team immediately at the Brooklyn campus. This is a great opportunity to become a part of a department that prides itself on professionalism, collegiality, and integrity. The core values of the Pratt Institute Campus Safety Department are to put the Pratt Institute first and to be truly dedicated to ensuring a welcoming and inclusive campus environment. This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Director and Associate Director of Campus Safety, the Campus Safety Supervisor will be responsible for the supervision of a tour of proprietary and contract public safety and security personnel. These individuals are responsible for providing daily protective services and activities necessary to ensure a safe and secure campus environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the Brooklyn and Manhattan campus locations. The Supervisor is responsible for exercising sound judgment and good decision-making for all calls for service that occur during their assigned tour, including responses to security, fire, safety, and medical emergencies that arise on campus, as well as following timely notification procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise security and campus safety staff, enforce departmental rules and regulations governing officers’ performance, and initiate disciplinary action where appropriate.
• Direct and coordinate activities, assignments, and preparation of work schedules.
• Assist in setting up the weekly guard schedule; monitor assignment of overtime; initiate needed changes to cover unscheduled absences.
• Investigate campus security incidents; prepare appropriate reports; ensure that proper campus personnel and/or external groups are notified when necessary (e.g., human resources, student affairs, NYPD).
• Respond to medical emergencies and fire alarms, and direct public safety and security personnel as needed.
• Train and supervise campus safety and contract security personnel. Provide general training activities at roll calls. Train and evaluate the performance of newly assigned officers, including the submission of formal personnel evaluation forms.
• Assist in the coordination and review preparation of weekly payroll for submission to the payroll department.
• Assist in scheduling and conducting fire drills, including the maintenance of records for Fire Department inspections.
• Supervise and ensure accurate, complete, and correct report writing and documentation procedures.
• Serve as liaison to the contract guard service, campus personnel, students, and other outside constituencies (e.g., parents, community).
• Resolve minor complaints or conflicts occurring among tour officers. Process civilian complaints.
• Assist in analyzing and implementing crime prevention techniques and training for students, faculty, staff, and security personnel.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• A minimum of five (5) years of supervisory experience in a public safety or law enforcement environment.
• Demonstrated experience working effectively with a diverse population.
• Valid New York State Security Guard License and New York State Driver’s License at the time of interview, as well as a clean driving record.

Schedule

35 hours per week over five days, may include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. The selected candidate must be a team player who has a flexible schedule and is available to work multiple shifts. Must be able to work rotating and swing shifts and weekends. Position may require the selected candidate to have split regular days off.

Benefits

This position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Professional References

Candidates should be prepared to provide at least three professional references, including two current or former managers/supervisors. We encourage submitting up to five references total to ensure alternate contacts are available if needed.