Primary Purpose: The Public Safety Captain is a visible and trusted leader responsible for the daily oversight and coordination of campus safety operations at Stetson University College of Law. As second-in-command to the Chief of Public Safety, the Captain plays a key leadership role in ensuring a safe, inclusive, and supportive environment for students, faculty, staff, and guests. This position combines strategic planning, supervisory responsibility, and direct community engagement to support a holistic model of campus safety. In partnership with the Chief, the Captain fosters a service-oriented safety culture, leads response coordination, oversees officer performance and training, and ensures the effective use of campus security systems and procedures. The Captain serves as a first-line decision maker in both emergency and routine scenarios, and builds meaningful relationships across campus to strengthen trust, preparedness, and collaboration. As a key member of the Public Safety team, the Captain works in alignment with Stetson’s Strategic Priorities (https://www.stetson.edu/other/about/media/sp-brochure.pdf) to foster a secure and supportive campus community. Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities: Leadership & Operations + Serve as acting supervisor in the absence of the Chief, providing daily leadership to Public Safety personnel and ensuring operational readiness across all shifts. + Maintain oversight of campus patrols, officer coverage, dispatch, and response coordination for incidents, service calls, and emergencies. + Lead daily briefings, communicate updates, and manage pass-down of key operational information between shifts. + Partner with the Chief to review and update safety policies, procedures, and emergency protocols to align with institutional goals and industry best practices. + Assist in developing and implementing department-wide strategies to support community safety, threat assessment, and campus preparedness. Community Engagement + Foster positive, service-focused relationships with students, faculty, and staff to build a culture of mutual respect, accountability, and safety. + Actively engage in campus life by attending community events, meetings, and student programs as a visible ambassador for the department. + Respond to inquiries, concerns, and reports from the community with professionalism, discretion, and care. + Provide safety escorts, support during student crises, and facilitate referrals to appropriate resources when needed. Personnel Supervision & Training + Provide direct supervision to officers and support staff, including performance management, scheduling, coaching, and conflict resolution. + Lead officer onboarding and field training efforts to ensure consistent standards and institutional knowledge transfer. + Identify training needs and coordinate ongoing professional development in areas such as de-escalation, emergency response, CPR/AED, and community policing. + Review officer reports and documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance. Administrative & Technical Oversight + Monitor and manage campus security systems, including video surveillance, access control, alarm systems, and radios. + Maintain accurate records, logs, and incident reports in accordance with university policies and legal standards. + Coordinate with Facilities and IT to address safety infrastructure needs, such as lighting, locks, phones, and alarm functionality. + Assist with inventory and distribution of keys, access cards, IDs, and other departmental equipment. Emergency Response & Compliance + Act as an incident commander or key response lead during emergencies, coordinating actions with campus leadership and external agencies as appropriate . + Participate in emergency drills, after-action reviews, and campus-wide preparedness planning. + Support the Chief in compliance efforts related to Clery Act reporting, campus safety communications, and record retention. Required Skills + Knowledge of emergency response practices, de-escalation techniques, and security technologies. + Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and on-call rotations. + Desire to join a distinct university community committed to inclusive excellence, kindness, and collaboration, as it seeks to move Forward Together in making our community and world a better place. Required Experience + Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in public safety, law enforcement, or campus security, including supervisory responsibilities. + Must possess a State of Florida “Class D” security license or be willing to pursue and secure such certification (State of Florida Chapter 493) within 90 days of employment . Ideal Candidate Qualifications: The ideal candidate’s qualifications include: + Experience with performing on-site training or coaching, a plus. + Establish and maintain positive and collaborative working relationships, both internally and externally + CPR/AED, First Aid, or related certifications (or ability to obtain). Work Environment: Work duties are performed primarily in temperature-controlled office, with frequent customer interaction . Lifting occasionally up to 30 lbs. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record as determined by the University’s auto insurance carrier.