Security Lieutenant

Overview

The Security Lieutenant reports to the Security Chief and is responsible for overseeing the Security Sergeants, Officers and operations at Touro University Nevada.  The Lieutenant may be assigned to different shifts according to the needs of the department.  The Lieutenant is responsible for providing a safe a secure campus that enhances a quality learning environment for employees, students, and guests, and provides physical security for campus property and equipment through adherence to department procedures and policies.

 

Located in Henderson, Nevada, approximately twenty-five minutes from the iconic Las Vegas strip, Touro University Nevada is a non-profit medical, health sciences, and education graduate university focused on positively impacting our community in healthcare and education. Our values surrounding intellectual pursuit and service to humanity are steadfast and are clearly visible in the actions of our students, faculty, staff, and graduates.

 

We invite you to apply to our position for consideration to join the ranks of our talented and professional staff and faculty. Please visit the tun.touro.edu/administration/human-resources website where you can see a comprehensive listing of optional benefits and Human Resources contact information.

Responsibilities

Supervises, assigns, and evaluates the activities of the security sergeants and officers on assigned shift and is responsible for:

Evaluating, counseling and mentoring shift personnel on job performance

Oversee training for new employees

Conduct performance evaluations and mentor security officers as needed

Monitor the training progress of new security employees

Recommendations for progressive disciplinary action

Assists with interviewing

Planning daily assignments and conducting daily briefing for security operations

Assess shift personnel and equipment needs

Monitor shift operations to ensure that the campus is a safe and secure environment for all

Delegate specific tasks to security sergeants and officers and inform the Security Chief regarding potential problems/issues and recommend possible solutions

Supervise access control

Supervise the patrolling, inspecting, and securing of premises

Supervise the response and provide emergency management for incidents on campus

Coordination with law enforcement officers and/or fire department officials, or other emergency responders such as EMT’s and provide emergency assistance as needed

Review Security Officer Daily Logs and reports any issues to the Security Chief

Operate the security camera system with a high degree of knowledge and proficiency

Supervises the visitor management system

Supervises parking enforcement of all University operated parking lots, both on and off campus

Regulating and directing traffic to include parking lot operations

Assign security escorts as requested

Preparing written reports to include, but not limited to, incident reports, assists with preparing annual Clery Report, and campus crime logs

Responding to, compiling, and reporting all information regarding all incidents that occur on campus

Report building utility/service issues, as observed, to the Facilities Department

Monitor alarm/panels for emergencies

Responsible for immediately reporting any issues regarding University vehicles operated by the Security Department or other University personnel to the Director of Facilities.

Responsible to ensure vehicle log sheets are properly completed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. required
• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a combination of education and experience commensurate with the position is preferred

 

Experience:

• 4 years of security, US Military, or law enforcement experience
• 2 years previous supervisor experience in security, US Military, or law enforcement

 

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to command and control emergencies and high stress situations
• Ability to provide leadership, build teams, and mentor subordinates
• Ability to solve problems and multi-task in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently
• Effective customer service skills
• Effective organizational skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Possession of a valid Nevada driver’s license required
• Proficient in MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Must have sufficient hearing to respond to normal verbal speech, alarms, and radio and telephone communications
• Must have sufficient visual acuity to read and understand faculty/staff listings, posted orders, maps, computer screens, check identification, and to distinguish the faces of faculty, staff, contractors, vendors, guests and visitors
• Must be able to stand, walk and/or drive for up to 90% of the assigned shift
• Must be able to operate handhld radios and other communication equipment
• Must be willing to work all shifts
• Must have the ability to lift objects of the 50 lbs
• Must have strong command of the English language and be able to communicate clearly and effectively