Security Supervisor - Shiprock Campus

Security Supervisor

Campus Security

Office of the President/OIPR

Shiprock Campus

Duty Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8-5pm (Respond to Emergency Calls when needed).

Summary/Objective of Position:

The Security Supervisor provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of campus security operations to ensure a safe and secure learning and working environment across all Dine College locations. The position is responsible for personnel management, crime prevention, emergency preparedness and response, regulatory compliance, and effective utilization of departmental resources.

Reporting to the Executive Director of Institutional Planning, Reporting, and Institutional Safety, the Security Supervisor promotes professionalism, accountability, and operational readiness while collaborating with College leadership, law enforcement agencies, and community partners to maintain institutional safety and security.

Description of Essential Functions of the Position

Disclaimer: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this list is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 20% - Personnel Supervision and Professional Development
• Supervise Campus Security personnel, including recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluations, scheduling, timesheets, leave requests, and personnel documentation.
• Ensure adequate staffing for rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, special events, and assignments across College locations.
• Promote professional development, accountability, and compliance with College personnel policies and departmental procedures.
• Conduct regular department meetings with the security team.
• 15% - Campus Patrol Operations and Public Safety
• Conduct and oversee mobile and foot patrols of College campuses, residential facilities, parking areas, and institutional properties.
• Protect students, employees, visitors, and College assets through proactive crime prevention, safety inspections, and incident response.
• Address suspicious activities and enforce applicable College policies, including the Student Code of Conduct and Title IX procedures, within assigned authority.
• 15% - Budget Management and Strategic Planning
• Assist with departmental budget development, monitoring, resource allocation, and strategic planning to support institutional safety priorities.
• Oversee security vehicles, equipment, supplies, and maintenance coordination with General Services.
• Manage departmental purchasing, inventory, travel arrangements, and operational resource needs in accordance with College procedures.
• 15% - Crime Prevention, Investigations, and Law Enforcement Coordination
• Conduct crime prevention activities, preliminary investigations, interviews, evidence collection, and incident documentation within authorized jurisdiction.
• Coordinate with tribal, local, county, and federal law enforcement agencies regarding criminal activities and campus safety concerns.
• Perform authorized enforcement actions, including warnings, citations, and detention when legally permitted, and ensure campus facilities are secured during nonoperational hours.
• 10% - Incident Reporting, Documentation, and Training
• Prepare and maintain accurate security incident reports, daily activity logs, investigative records, and CrimeStar data entries.
• Coordinate maintenance work orders, student conduct referrals, and employee-related incident documentation.
• Submit departmental activity reports and provide campus safety presentations, professional training, and crime prevention education.
• 10% - Emergency Response and Regulatory Compliance
• Coordinate campus emergency preparedness, incident response, evacuation procedures, lockdowns, and issue emergency notification, and network with first responders. Support emergency drills, response planning, and safety assessments. Ensure compliance with applicable Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act requirements, including crime statistics, timely warnings, emergency notifications, and required reporting.
• 10% - Community Relations and Interagency Partnerships
• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with students, employees, visitors, and community partners. Represent Campus Security in institutional meetings, judicial proceedings, orientations, and crime prevention presentations. Develop partnerships and coordinate Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), subject to institutional approval, with law enforcement, emergency responders, schools, and community organizations to strengthen safety across College locations.
• 5% - Additional Institutional Responsibilities
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Institutional Planning, Reporting, and Institutional Safety. Provide security supervision and operational support for College events, special assignments, emergencies, and institutional activities across all Dine College campus locations.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Minimum:

• High school diploma or Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice, or other associate degree level.
• Minimum of 1-2 years of public safety experience working as a security officer, police/law enforcement, corrections officer, or in a position directly related to the occupation

Preferred:

• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice or other related degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years' experience in security, incident command, emergency risk management, and safety compliance or safety field.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of Security Protocols in Higher Ed Institutions
• Knowledge of Navajo Nation Risk Management and Safety/Loss Control.
• Knowledge of Emergency Response
• Knowledge of Higher Education Policies and Procedures
• Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses.
• Knowledge of basic budget management.
• Knowledge of basic supervision abilities and handling personnel conflict.
• Knowledge of code of ethics.
• Knowledge of basic data analysis, collection, and reporting crime statistics.

Skills:

• Must be able to speak clearly and effectively to staff, students, faculty, and the public.
• Must be able to give clear instructions, demonstrate with confidence, and be a good listener.
• Must be composed under pressure and maintain emotional control
• Must be willing to assist law enforcement officers.
• Must make quick decisions on the spot.
• Must communicate effectively (written, oral)
• Must demonstrate work experience and education sufficient to thoroughly understand and be able to answer questions and resolve problems.
• Proficient in MS Office and related software.
• Outstanding organizational skills.

Abilities:

• Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of fluency in speaking and writing the English language for report writing.
• Must be literate.
• Must have basic technical, computer, and surveillance skills.
• Must be willing to learn and participate in various training activities.
• The position will have authority over assigned personnel for special events, training, or emergencies.
• Ability to perform medical response, such as mouth-to-mouth, 1st aid, CPR, AED, etc.
• Perform public presentations in front of small to large audiences on safety and procedures.
• Coordinate and lead Fire Drills and lockdown procedures at Centers and Campus sites.

Physical Requirements, Work Environment & Travel:

• Must be able to lift and carry 251 lbs.
• Must be able to wear a 100+ lb. bulletproof vest.
• Must be in good health to run actively to chase and detain suspects.
• Must be physically capable of performing tactical defense against one or more suspects.
• Must complete annual certification and re-certification in Defensive Tactics, Taser, and QC Sprays.
• The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather.
• Perform intermittent sitting, standing, stooping, or walking.
• Occasionally lift light-to-heavy objects, climb ladders, and use fine motor skills.

Other Requirement(s):

• Must have a good employment history, a valid driver's license, and pass a background check.
• Oral fluency in Navajo is highly desirable, but not mandatory.
• Must be required to pass the Security Officer training, which will involve training with impact weapons.
• Obtain training in OSHA, EPA, and FEMA.