Campus Police Sergeant

Portland, OR
Portland State University

Salary: $80.892 and $95,052.

Position Summary:

The Police Sergeant position is a uniformed first line supervisory position and is responsible for ensuring that Campus Police Officers perform in alignment with the mission and direction of the Campus Public Safety Office while complying with constitutional guidelines, policies, state laws, and a variety of complex administrative operational and programmatic functions.

Supervision is exercised over Campus Police Officers and within certain assignments, civilian personnel. Campus Police Sergeants work independently in performing regularly assigned duties under general direction of a Lieutenant or other higher ranking administrators.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of Five (5) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience to include supervision of law enforcement personnel, coordination of specialized duties and/or functions that demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
  • Five (5) years working as a certified police officer.
  • Must have worked at a sworn agency as a certified officer within the last 2 years.
  • Demonstrated experience with and/or commitment to working effectively within an increasingly diverse environment.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university.
  • Four (4) years or more of supervisory experience within law enforcement setting.
  • Proven ability to effectively train personnel in accordance with established law enforcement/public safety training standards.
  • Training and expertise in community-oriented policing practices.
  • Commitment to delivering community-centered awareness and prevention programming.
  • Ability to assess critical and emergent situations and determine an appropriate course of action.
  • Knowledge of mandatory crime reporting laws/regulations and other law enforcement specific legal requirements.
  • Demonstrated analytical, decision-making, problem identification, and resolution skills.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills and sensitivity to effectively interact with a highly diverse campus community.
  • Proven ability to consistently demonstrate a high degree of personal integrity and emotional maturity.