Public Safety - Armed Shift Supervisor

About Sacred Heart University
As one of the nation’s largest Catholic universities and among the fastest-growing private doctoral institutions in the U.S., Sacred Heart University is a national leader in shaping higher education for the 21st century. SHU offers more than 100 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs on its Fairfield, Conn., campus. Sacred Heart also has a campus in Dingle, Ireland, and offers online programs. Nearly 10,000 students attend the University’s nine colleges and schools: College of Arts & Sciences; School of Communication, Media & the Arts; School of Social Work; School of Performing Arts; College of Health Professions; the Isabelle Farrington College of Education & Human Development; the Jack Welch College of Business & Technology; School of Computer Science & Engineering and the Dr. Susan L. Davis, R.N., & Richard J. Henley College of Nursing. Sacred Heart, a Laudato Si’ campus, stands out from other Catholic universities as it was established to be led by the laity. This contemporary Catholic university is rooted in the rich Catholic intellectual tradition and the liberal arts and, at the same time, cultivates students to be forward thinkers who enact change—in their own lives, professions and in their communities. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its Best 391 Colleges: 2026 Edition and Best Business Schools: 2025 Edition. Sacred Heart is home to the award-winning, NPR-affiliate station, WSHU Public Radio; a Division I athletics program and an impressive performing arts program that includes choir, band, dance and theatre. www.sacredheart.edu
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To apply

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a completed application and résumé through the University's online application system. Applications submitted outside of the official Careers at SHU website will not be considered. Applicants should not apply through third-party or external job sites, as such postings may be fraudulent or may misrepresent opportunities that are no longer available at the University. A cover letter or statement of interest is preferred for all staff positions.

Sacred Heart University complies with all federal and state employment laws and regulations. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for this position.


Position Summary
To provide for the safety and security of all members of the University community. To provide for the physical security of University property & enforce University and Departmental rules and regulations. Oversee the daily functions of DPS officers and contract security officers to ensure all services are delivered in a consistent, professional, and timely manner.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities
• Position will have operational and administrative oversight of assigned shift(s).
• Must embrace a community policing/problem-solving approach to patrol responsibilities.
• Must be capable of Patrolling University properties via foot, bicycle, or vehicle.
• Plan, supervise, and review the activities of all shift personnel, including shift officers, regarding duties, posts, patrol areas, and dispatch to achieve maximum resource efficiency.
• Conduct daily shift-level briefing sessions and line inspections to ensure all personnel are properly informed and properly equipped to perform their daily duties.
• Supervise and direct front-line Public Safety officer response to calls for service and emergency incidents, including, but not limited to, fire alarms/fires, medical incidents, weather emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, disturbances, altercations, etc.
• May issue Timely Warnings or Crime Notices to the community in compliance with Clery Act mandates.
• Adheres to the University and the Department of Public Safety’s rules, regulations, responsibilities, and procedures and ensures all assigned personnel do so as well.
• Complies with and is respectful of Superiors and their instructions, directives, and assignments.
• Keep superiors informed of performance or personnel issues and initiate and/or carry out appropriate corrective action, counseling, and training.
• Submits thorough and timely reports documenting any personnel matters, unusual occurrences, complaints, and/or crimes/incidents.
• Maintains a professional, formal, and approachable demeanor while on duty to foster effective public relations while interacting within the University community.
• Provide aid or services to the University community, including personal safety escorts, motor vehicle assistance, and room/bldg. locking/unlocking, bank runs, etc. …
• Interact professionally with all internal University members and external municipal partners/agencies (police, fire, ambulance