Duty Supervisor

Position Details

Position Information

About Fordham Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Title of Position Duty Supervisor

Position Number A02760

FLSA Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week 35

Department Security-LC

Campus Lincoln Center

Work Arrangement Onsite

Hybrid Policy:

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu/hybridpolicy.

Position Summary Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Public Safety at Lincoln Center, the Duty Supervisor leads all patrol activities to support the safety and security of the Fordham community at Lincoln Center.

This position is scheduled for a 12-hour tour.

Essential Functions Leads, trains, and closely monitors the performance of personnel to ensure the highest quality of service.

Directs patrol and access control activities to mitigate risk.

Responds to calls for service and provides immediate medical attention as needed.

Directs Public Safety asset activity, including apprehensions, searches, recovered property, and all actions taken by Public Safety personnel.

Patrols all campus buildings, guard posts, and surrounding areas of the university on tour of duty.

Conducts inspections of assigned buildings, campus property, and vehicles; provides written reports to the Campus Director.

Conducts follow-up investigations and prepares detailed written reports, working closely with the Department Investigator.

Investigates derelictions of duty and takes appropriate action to prevent a future occurrence.

Directs traffic and crowd control at special events, commencement, and emergency situations.

Operates University vehicles in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and insurance requirements.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarify priorities, or review work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions Interacts with the public, students, employees, and outside non-affiliates.

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience High School Diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of five years experience in federal, state, or local law enforcement.

Possess or be eligible to obtain a New York State Armed Guard License.

Valid New York State Driver’s License.

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Proven ability to respond calmly and efficiently to emergencies.

High-level problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree.

Experience leading or supervising others.

Minimum Starting Salary $91,000

Maximum Starting Salary $94,000

Note Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills.

Is this a Union position? No

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number A1178P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 11/03/2026

Special Instructions

EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.

Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Physical Activity and Work Environment

Physical Activity

Sitting Often

Repetitive Hand Motion (such as typing) Often

Hearing, Listening, Talking Often

Standing Often

Walking Often

Running Not Required

Bending, Stooping, Kneeling, squatting, Crouching, Crawling Often

Climbing stairs Often

Climbing ladders Often

Reaching overhead Often

Pulling, pushing Seldom

Shoveling Not Required

Lifting – up to 20 pounds Seldom

Lifting – up to 50 pounds Seldom

Lifting – over 50 pounds Seldom

Work Environment

Work Environment Office Environment: Employees are protected from weather conditions or contaminants, but not necessarily occasional temperature changes., Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents