Captain - Department of Public Safety

Captain - Department of Public SafetySalary: Commensurate with experienceBenefits: Generous benefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirement match, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at Department of Public SafetyPosition Status: Full-time Hours: VariedPosition Number: 23810910-1039 FLSA Status: ExemptPOSITION SUMMARY:The Captain of Patrol Operations is the third highest rank in the Duquesne University Police Department (DUPD) and reports directly to the Deputy Chief of Police. The Captain is assigned as the commanding officer of patrol operations and may assume the duties of the DChief of Police in hisher absence and perform related functions in that capacity.The DUPD Captain provides strategic guidance on complex issues including DUPD directives affecting operational policies, management of resources, effectivenessefficiency, and recommends, creates, and leads the mission of the DUPD. The DUPD Captain engages in executive level problem-solving with the Chief of Police and DChief of Police. The DUPD captain manages and initiates change efforts within the DUPD Operations Section, Investigations Section, and Public Safety Communications Officers (PCO), all within a union environment. The DUPD Captain develops and maintains collaborative relationships with internal departments throughout the campus, collaborating to achieve goals to ensure outcomes meet the needs of all campus stakeholders. The DUPD Captain serves as an executive representative of the DUPD at campus meetings, conferences, committees, and other executive level functions with both internal and external groups. The DUPD Captain engages in activities that promote the DUPD within the campus community and the law enforcement profession. The DUPD Captain is the Commanding Officer of the Patrol Division. The DUPD Captain is responsible for the following duties: inspecting and overseeing the functions of the police lieutenant, OIC's, patrol officers, detective, and PCO's to ensure compliance with the DUPS policies, procedures, regulations, and standards; supervising the administrative and support functions of non-sworn personnel; inspecting personnel, facilities, and tactics for safety andor training needs; maintaining liaison with numerous campus offices, organizations, and departments; mentoring subordinate staff; and investigating complaints or misconduct of DUPS personnel. The DUPD Captain is responsible for establishing and maintaining rapport to facilitate the DUPD's functions and to promote campus safety and community policing programs. The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced, innovative, and engaging public safety law enforcement professional who has a proven track record of embracing and cultivating a culture of continual improvement, campus community engagement, and inclusion. Also, the ideal candidate will also be a collaborative, accountable leader with vast public safety executive experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a core belief in service to others. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensures the Duquesne University Police Department provides courteous and professional customer service to the Duquesne University campus community. Coordinates campus law enforcement and public safety activities; establishes and maintains mutually productive working relationships with the campus community and other criminal justice organizations. Plans and organizes work; conducts or directs staff training and development; maintains effective department discipline and morale; reviews and evaluates employee performance; executes disciplinary action within a union environment. Implements organization and staffing patterns to effectively address operational needs. Maintains high visibility and accessibility to the campus community to achieve positive interaction and understanding. Reporting to the DChief of Police, the Captain leads, directs, and strategically plans the comprehensive patrol functions and operations of the Duquesne University Police Department (DUPD) under the Duquesne University Department of Public Safety (DUPS). Investigates complaints or misconduct of DUPS personnel. Serves in the role of DUPS Command Staff Watch on a rotating basis. Organizes and oversees the activities of patrol operations. Oversees the patrol supervisors (Lieutenant, Sergeants and Corporals) Oversees the patrol officers Oversees the public safety communications officers (PCO's) Oversees the investigations division Oversees the evidence and property section Oversees the planning and staffing of special events on campus Serves as the acting DChief of Police in the absence of the DChief of Police Represents the DUPD in select working groups, committees, and partnerships, both internal and external to the university Assists in Clery compliance Assists in public safety data collection Assists in the development of the annual security report Ensures the Spiritan mission of the university is met Works a flex schedule to include afternoon and night shifts as needed and required. Completes other duties as assigned.REQUIREMENTS:Minimum qualifications:Minimum of five (5) years of lawenforcement experience and two (2) years of progressively responsiblesupervisory, leadership, and management experience in law enforcement.Act 120 Municipal Officercertification and or able to obtain it within six months.Preferred qualifications:Bachelor's degree in police science,criminal justice, sociology, psychology, public administration or a similarfield preferred.Professional training such as theSenior Management Institute for Police, FBI National Command Course, Naval PostGraduate School, FBI-LEEDA trilogy training, Northwestern University School ofPolice Staff and Command or similar program preferred.Alternately, thesuccessful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience andtraining, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required toperform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, thefollowing:Proven track record of professionalsuccess.Firm grasp of higher education publicsafety and law enforcement methods. The willingness to adapt to evolving best standardsand practices in accordance with campus community needs and expectations.Ability to develop and maintainpositive relationships with all Duquesne University stakeholders.Exceptional communicator with theability to inspire credibility, campus public trust, and interact respectfullywith people from all backgrounds.Leads as a positive role model forethical behavior, transparency, dispute resolution, and problem-solving,fostering a culture that values and respects all members of the public safetyteam and the campus community.Knowledge of federal, state and locallaws and post-secondary education regulations pertaining to crime, and safety.Knowledge of management andorsupervision principles.Knowledge of modern law enforcementprinciples, trends, and best practices.Skilled in working within deadlines tocomplete projects and assignments.Skilled in planning, organizing, anddirecting the work of employees within a law enforcement agency (both sworn andnon-sworn).Ability to work with various computersystems and applications.Strong leadership skills.Capability of maintainingconfidentiality at all times.Strong organizational and supervisoryskills.Strong interpersonalcommunicationskills.Demonstrated commitment to diversityand social equity.Demonstrated collaborative style ofleadership and decision-making.Experience with special mitment to theUniversity's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of theimportance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent withthe University's Mission. Demonstratedexperience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the Universitycommunity (students, faculty, staff and others). Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity. Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.APPLICATIONINSTRUCTIONS:Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references. Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in this region's HERC (We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission. Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.

Created: 2025-03-04