Campus Security Safety Supervisor

About the role

Under the direction of the Provost Marshal and Deputy, overseeing the Security Division within the Provost Marshal Office that is responsible for providing 24/7 installation security and access control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the security program and staff, providing 24/7 installation security and access control to Camp Murray military installation.
• Direct and coordinate all requirements for the security program, ensuring personnel are resourced, trained, and qualified to perform their duties.
• Responsible for budget and administrative duties in support of the security program.
• Responsible for security duties as needed, position is required to carry a service firearm.
• Write, review, update, and implement security policies and procedures for the security program.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience in work such as security guard, correctional officer, store investigation, police officer, police reserve officer, military police, or other law enforcement work.
• One year of lead and/or supervisory experience.
• Note: A certification of successful completion of a basic law enforcement training program approved by Washington Criminal Justice Training Commission; or a certificate of completion in a police or reserve academy or military training program will substitute for one year of the three years of the required experience.

Desired Experience

• One year of professional level experience managing a security program.

Physical Demands

• Routinely work a 40-hour week to provide ongoing customer and program support.
• Screen incoming traffic to assess required authorization to access the installation.
• Provide basic first aid and CPR, as needed, until arrival by supporting emergency response units.
• Adequate hearing to decipher radio traffic, vehicle noise, understand occupants’ responses, detect warning sounds/alarms, ascertain sound direction, and recognize potential dangers.
• Walk or stand for long periods of time while working at a specific post, directing traffic, and conducting vehicle searches and other patrols.
• Work outside in all types of inclement weather.
• Full range of body motion and ability to use defensive tactics.
• Manual Dexterity – Writing, light keyboarding, and use of a personal computer/software related to word processing.
• May require periods of great physical effort in completing essential functions and/or responding to security incidents.

Conditions of Employment

• Compensation: Wage/salary depends on qualifications or rules of promotion.
• Background Check/Polygraph/Psychological Examination: Must successfully complete a pre-employment personal history and background investigation, including a polygraph exam and psychological testing.
• CAC CARD REQUIREMENTS: Must successfully pass the appropriate background check and obtain/maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Common Access Card (CAC) required to access DoD computer systems or security applications.
• Drug & Alcohol Testing: Willing not to use or be in possession of illegal narcotics, according to federal standards, or controlled substances while on or off duty. Willing and able to be free from excessive alcohol consumption. Willing and able to pass drug and alcohol testing requirements, including pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion testing.
• Medical Examination: Willing and able to participate in and pass a pre-employment medical examination and periodic medical examinations in accordance with program requirements. Must be able to discriminate between vivid red and green colors.
• Military Facility: Willingness to work around military facilities, personnel, and equipment. Completion of a polygraph exam is part of the selection process.
• Telework: This position is eligible for limited telework. The incumbent will work with their supervisor to identify an appropriate work schedule and balance between remote and in-person work based on operational need and employee preference.
• Reporting to the workstation for work activities or participating-in-person meetings will be required.
• Uniforms: Must be willing to wear uniforms provided by the Department.
• Automated Security: Able to maintain proficiency on all automated security equipment and programs.
• Shift Work: Position is subject to shift work, the incumbent must be willing and able to work nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and on a call back basis as program activities require.
• Physical Abilities Test (PAT): Able to participate in and pass a pre-employment physical ability test and annual re-certification test in accordance with program requirements.
• Union Shop Provision: This position is represented by the Washington Public Employee Association.