Public Safety Lieutenant: Lead Response & Campus Protection

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columbia university facilities operationsNew York (NY)

First-Line Supervisors of Protective Service Workers, All Other Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

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About the role

Columbia University Facilities & Operations seeks a Lieutenant in Public Safety to supervise the platoon and direct all operations. The role involves responding to emergencies, coordinating resources, and ensuring readiness across security, medical, laboratory, and fire protocols. You will oversee payroll, scheduling, and performance evaluations, while maintaining logs and training staff. This is essential personnel work, including weekends and night shifts, with after-hours recall as needed.

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