Safety Patrol Supervisor I

The College seeks a full-time, year-round Safety Patrol Supervisor to serve in Campus Safety Services (CSS) as the shift supervisor and employee responsible for all officers, dispatchers, administrative staff, and campus events during their respective shifts.

Responsibilities:

• Maintaining the security and safety of persons and property on the college campus 
• Supervising, training, and evaluating patrol officers, and monitoring payroll and paid time off requests by officers when instructed
• Coordinating with Patrol Supervisor II to carry out departmental needs
• Being observant and responding to major incidents or potential criminal activity on campus
• Identifying potential security and safety hazards
• Maintaining good public relations by assisting others as a source of information and direction

The successful applicant must have the ability to direct the day-to-day shift work of CSS by College Policy, State Statutes, CSS directives, and orders prescribed by the College under the direction of the Director of CSS or their designee. The candidate will also be expected to provide exemplary customer service and use excellent communication skills to build rapport with the campus community and visitors. Attention to detail and strong computer competence, basic investigative skills, with the ability to handle routine and emergency (including medical and psychological) situations with excellent judgment, including when multiple situations arise at the same time. Supervisors will be expected to assist with training, scheduling, payroll, and annual performance reviews for patrol officers as well as conducting report review and serving in a rotating on-call capacity. 

Qualifications:

• An Associate’s degree or equivalent is required
• A degree or coursework in criminology, law enforcement, business administration, public administration, security management, social work or related fields is preferred and may be considered in place of 2 years of experience. 
• Candidates must have a minimum of four years of experience in a public safety or security-related role. 
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.
• Familiarity and interest in working with college-age students are required, including the ability to support a diverse campus community.
• Applicants should possess computer proficiency, oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively and positively with others are essential. 
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting, pushing/pulling and/or carrying up to 50 pounds, and standing or walking for extended periods is required. 
• Able to effectively give first aid, including Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation and the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator (certification and training to be provided by the College)
• A valid driver's license with a clean record is required at the time of application. 

Shift Details:
This position is a second shift with 12-hour shifts and rotating days off. This is the anticipated base schedule for the next year, and applicants are advised that there will be a change from 12- to 8-hour shifts anticipated for this position within the next 12 months.

Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department; mandatory shift, overtime, and holiday hours are required. 

Application review will begin on April 30, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay ranges from $27.75-$30.50 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.

Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at [email protected].