Shift Supervisor

Founded in 1917, Providence College (PC) is a premier Catholic liberal arts institution steadfastly committed to academic excellence through a dynamic core curriculum, a distinctive Development of Western Civilization Program, and abundant experiential learning opportunities. The only U.S. higher education institution administered by the Dominican Friars, PC is committed to providing a variety of opportunities for intellectual, social, moral, and spiritual growth in a supportive environment. Providence College believes that cultural and intellectual pluralism is essential to the excellence of its academic programs, and strives to foster an academic culture and campus community reflecting the global environment in which we live and work.

The approximately 105-acre campus is situated in Rhode Island’s capital city and is close to the many cultural and educational offerings of Rhode Island’s “renaissance city.” Additionally, Providence is located an hour from Boston and just a few hours from New York City.

For years, Providence College has been recognized in the U.S. News & World Report “Regional Universities – North Category” and has been commended by several other ranking publications.

Posting Details

Position Title Shift Supervisor Overview

Safeguard members of the College community and protect private and institutional property on the campus. Supervise public safety personnel.

Essential Duties:

1. Supervise all public safety personnel and public safety functions on assigned shift. Observe the activities and capabilities of personnel under supervision to ascertain whether or not their duties are being performed promptly and efficiently. Provide training to new officers and dispatchers hired. Submit detailed written reports to the senior shift officer when necessary.

2. Advise and participate in the execution of daily activity logs and preliminary investigation reports. Gather information from various sources such as physical and testimonial evidence and document as necessary.

3. Oversee all personnel assigned to special details and College events. Ensure that all personnel report to his/her post or detail. Ensure that College policies are respected.

4. Maintain all public safety and related equipment. Inspect and monitor vehicle components as related to safe and reliable operation.

Marginal Duties:

1. Take related courses as assigned.
2. Perform all other duties as may be required.

Education and Experience Required

• Associates Degree required, Bachelors Degree preferred.
• Three to five years of experience in police and/or security, including direct supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• First aid and CPR certifications preferred.
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Computer literacy
• Valid driver’s license required.

Physical Demands Employee Status Full Time Union Status Non-Union Shift: If other, please enter regular schedule. EEO Statement

Providence College does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, national and ethnic
origin, sex, gender, except where gender is a bona fide occupational qualification, sexual orientation,
gender identity, religion, disability, age, veteran status, or genetic information. The College will develop,
and from time to time update, an affirmative action program and will insist on a good-faith effort on the
part of its employees to comply with the program. The College will request and expect its agents and
those with whom it conducts its affairs to meet the commitment of this important program.


Requisition Number AS384P Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

1. Optional Document