Events Supervisor

The Special Events Specialist assists Public Safety with planning, implementing, and overseeing all needed arrangements for various events, in multiple venues, across campus. The incumbent will interface with all necessary departments across campus, be on site for events, resolve conflicts, and support all events operations. On occasion, the Events Specialist would assist with assigning needed personnel and providing supervisory oversite. This position will assist to direct and oversee operation of the Evolv Weapon Detection system, as required, for events.

This position reports to the Events Supervisor under the Special Functions Lieutenant and will be part of the Special Events Unit for the Department of Public Safety. This position will work to help further the collaboration and partnership between the Department of Public Safety, Auxiliary Services, Stadium, Arena and Campus Event Services and other various departments on campus to enhance event safety.

Safety is a top priority for the University of Utah. The Chief Safety Officer (CSO) for the University is the Director of Public Safety and serves as chief of police services. The CSO is responsible for overseeing the University's Department of Public Safety, which includes the following operational divisions: University Police, Campus Security, Health Security, Emergency Management, Emergency Communications, and the central administrative Office of the CSO. Safety looks and feels different to each person, and the U Department of Public Safety is committed to working with the community to foster a safe environment where all individuals feel empowered and equipped to succeed in their work, education, and other business with the university.

More at publicsafety.utah.edu.