TANISHA E. PHILIPS

job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Be thoroughly familiar with the operation of the Public Safety Department, including fire safety policies and procedures, to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the department. Make decisions and issue instructions in an unbiased manner and as authorized pursuant to policy and procedure, often under stressful circumstances.
• Responsible for monitoring the adherence to rules and regulations regarding safety and security and the conduct and performance of the department’s personnel. Oversee incident response and performance of employees. Provide proper documentation for submission to the appropriate administrators.
• Make frequent and random inspections of all posts and facilities evaluating the performance of duties.
• Supervise all levels of staff, as well as coordination with members of other departments and local partners when appropriate or in emergency situations, in alignment with College and Department policy, taking or suggesting actions as necessary.
• Supervise or engage in response to all incidents or occurrences and assist in the resolution of safety, security and/or fire/life maintenance difficulties. Manage incident reporting via the College’s established systems.
• Proficient with technology including Microsoft Office tools, Google documents, and openness to learn relevant electronic systems such as Lenel and relevant records management systems.
• Maintain a familiarity with events and activities at the College, or that may affect the College, using that information to make decisions and comprehensively communicate with personnel and members of the campus community.
• Keep current with developments in the security field, transmitting relevant information to the staff.
• Maintain relevant certifications (e.g. First Aid, AED, Guard License, etc.) and participate in required campus training and development.
• Perform other or special assignments as directed.

• Conducted risk assessments to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities for clients.
• Monitored client activities, assessing situations to preemptively address safety concerns.
• Enhanced incident response times through effective communication with team members during events.
• Developed and executed security plans tailored to individual client needs and environments.
• Coordinated transportation logistics for clients, ensuring safe and efficient travel routes.

• Conducted thorough investigations to gather evidence and develop actionable intelligence for case resolution.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to analyze crime trends and enhance community safety initiatives.
• Developed strategic communication plans to inform the public and engage stakeholders on critical incidents.
• Trained junior detectives on investigative techniques, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.
• Led interviews with witnesses and suspects, extracting vital information that advanced ongoing investigations.
• Managed case files meticulously, ensuring compliance with legal standards and documentation requirements at all stages.
• Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
• Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
• Enhanced community safety by conducting thorough investigations, leading to the arrest and prosecution of criminals.