State of Washington Classified Job Specification
CAMPUS SECURITY/SAFETY SUPERVISOR
Definition
Supervise all security and safety operations of a community or state college; may direct and administer parking and/or other related functions.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Positions within this class have total responsibility for 24-hour coverage of all security, safety and related activities, under direction of an administrative official. Typically, supervise 2 to 10 full-time equivalent employees including campus security officers.
Typical Work
Plan, direct, and supervise all phases of the institution security system, traffic and safety program;
Develop departmental operating budget;
Schedule and assign security personnel to shifts and provide training to develop competent security personnel;
Participate in personnel transactions such as appointments, promotions, disciplinary actions and discharges; hire departmental employees;
Make reports and maintain files pertinent to the operation of the department;
Conduct investigations of criminal activity involving violation of campus regulations, or local, state, or federal statute;
Meet with administrative staff and local law enforcement agencies regarding mutual problems; provide assistance upon request;
Investigate complaints concerning campus parking and safety;
Assist in planning and implementing safety programs for institution employees, students, and visitors;
Investigate accidents and injuries and recommend corrective action if necessary;
Perform related duties as required.
Develop departmental operating budget;
Schedule and assign security personnel to shifts and provide training to develop competent security personnel;
Participate in personnel transactions such as appointments, promotions, disciplinary actions and discharges; hire departmental employees;
Make reports and maintain files pertinent to the operation of the department;
Conduct investigations of criminal activity involving violation of campus regulations, or local, state, or federal statute;
Meet with administrative staff and local law enforcement agencies regarding mutual problems; provide assistance upon request;
Investigate complaints concerning campus parking and safety;
Assist in planning and implementing safety programs for institution employees, students, and visitors;
Investigate accidents and injuries and recommend corrective action if necessary;
Perform related duties as required.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of: rules governing access to buildings and grounds; rules of behavior; general safety precautions and fire hazards; methods and procedures in dealing with clients, visitors, staff; methods and procedures for searching for escapees and violators; fire fighting equipment and fire prevention methods; first aid; report preparation and writing; verbal communication skills; observation skills; law enforcement basics; investigation procedures; electronic security systems.
Ability to: learn rules and enforce them; follow written and oral instructions; meet emergencies and employ effective courses of action; write reports; investigate incidents and obtain pertinent information; observe and detect suspicious situations; communicate with staff, residents and general public; apply first aid; operate electronic security equipment; use fire fighting equipment.
Ability to: learn rules and enforce them; follow written and oral instructions; meet emergencies and employ effective courses of action; write reports; investigate incidents and obtain pertinent information; observe and detect suspicious situations; communicate with staff, residents and general public; apply first aid; operate electronic security equipment; use fire fighting equipment.
Legal Requirement(s)
There may be instances where individual positions must have additional licenses or certification. It is the employer’s responsibility to ensure the appropriate licenses/certifications are obtained for each position.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Persons legally authorized to work in the U.S. under federal law, including Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients, are eligible for employment unless prohibited by other state or federal law.
Desirable Qualifications
High school graduation or equivalent; possession of a valid driver's license; two years of work experience as a campus police or security officer or equivalent experience or training; no previous felony conviction. U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent resident, or a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient, unless prohibited by other state or federal law, who can speak, read and write the English language may be required.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
Class Specification History
New class adopted May 17, 1973. Revise class. Revises minimum qualifications; adopted July 2, 1990. Revise class. Revises class code (formerly 2630), general revision; adopted May 10, 2007, effective July 1, 2007.
Revised Legal Requirements and Desirable Qualifications; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised Legal Requirements and Desirable Qualifications; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
Revised Legal Requirements; effective June 6, 2024, due to adopted legislative action.
