The Security Manager in the Department of Public Safety supports a departmental mission to protect life and property through the administrative supervision of staff, enforcement of rules, regulations, policies, procedures and local, state and federal laws. He / she is responsible for the first line supervision of Dispatchers, Public Safety Officers, contract guards and SOPD officers working on campus. Is responsible for monitoring complex burglar, fire suppression, and fire alarm systems to ensure proper response by emergency personnel. Personally, responds to all incidents of consequence, gives guidance and training to subordinates and provides administration with critical information affecting operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Fire and Safety: Must have an intimate knowledge of all Alarm and Suppression Systems
• Responds to all fire alarms and takes command at the scene to ensure the safe evacuation of buildings until the arrival of emergency units
• Responds to all alarm trouble signals to ensure operation of equipment and viability of systems, including smoke detector and sprinkler systems
• Responds to all calls regarding medical emergencies and alcohol/drug violations
• Notifies Coordinator of Alarms and Safety Systems and the Associate Director as necessary
• Monitors the Lenel System to ensure that buildings are opened / secured as per individual building schedules
• Adjusts the assignment of personnel in the face of changing security environments
• Patrols and inspects University properties
2. Operations –
• Responsible for daily inspections of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) and entry into automated report system.
• Supervises employees during CPR, AED, and First Aid incidents.
• Administers or assists in the administration of CPR, AED, and First Aid when necessary.
• Identifies PNG’s (Persona non Grata) trespassing on University property, and verifies their status
• Briefs and supervises South Orange Police Officers working on Campus
• Escorts visiting dignitaries and other VIP’s during special events
• Monitors the control of parking on University property, identifies violators of parking regulations and controls enforcement through ticketing, booting, and towing
• Personally responds to incidents of consequence and ensures that they are handled and documented appropriately
• Works closely with Housing and Residence Life staff to address emergent situations involving students or residence halls
• Passes-on information to relieving Security Managers
• Assists and relieves the Security Dispatcher when needed
• Issues temporary passes during off hours of Parking Services
• Issues student temp I.D.’s during off hours of Card Access Services
• Issues contractor temp I.D.’s
• Monitors Saferide program handling requests to dispatch assets to provide service
• Monitors SHUFLY bus transportation system
3. Administrative Supervision
• Conducts daily roll calls and briefing, reviews assignments with staff and supervises issuance and inspection of equipment.
• Reviews reports generated by PS&S personnel and ensures that personnel respond to incidents in an appropriate manner.
• Monitors subordinate performance for compliance with policy and procedure. Directs personnel response to incidents of significance and ensures appropriate timely notification to administration and law enforcement when necessary
• Monitors and reviews PSO statistical data on job performance
4. Report writing –
• Reviews and approves all reports submitted on a daily basis.
• Inspects all reports for correctness, completeness, accuracy, and legibility---undertakes corrective action(s) for same.
• Ensures that all reports are submitted through the proper chain of command.
• Enters reports into an electronic database and provides administration with daily briefing reports relative to activity on shift.
• Enters work orders
• Produces and submits daily shift reports

Required Qualifications:

High School diploma and must have over 10 years experience in law enforcement, military, or corporate security at command level.

Desired Qualifications:

Community policing course, CPR, AED, First Aid Certification, basic computer skills, have knowledge of alarm system, the ability to write a clear and concise report, be able to clearly communicate directions, instructions, as well as work well under pressure.

Licenses and Certificates:

Valid New Jersey driver's license required

Salary Range:

$42,400 - $58,300

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Shift: Thursday, Friday, Saturday 7AM-7PM and once a month Wednesday 7AM-4PM

Benefits Information: 

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That’s why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html. 

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