Police Sergeant

Los Angeles, CA
California State University

Salary: $6,492 – $9,924/Monthly

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Operations Police Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant is a first-line supervisor responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and associated personnel who work in a variety of department areas, including: patrol, investigations, special details, special events, emergency operations, Eagle Patrol, Community Service Program and dispatch.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervisory duties include: carrying out and overseeing general law enforcement / public safety functions; setting goals and objectives for unit personnel; contributing to the fulfillment of objectives; motivating and developing personnel; ensuring that personnel meet performance expectations; providing documentation of performance; and implementing strategies that enhance department operations. Sergeants are expected to work closely and collaboratively with their peers within the department, to effectively coordinate the day-to-day operations of the various units as well as the department.
  • A Police Sergeant must maintain proficiency and exercise the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform basic law enforcement functions as well as directly supervise personnel assigned to his/her work group.
  • The knowledge base and skills required for this position include: an understanding of pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes and regulations; rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and preservation of evidence; techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force; use, operation, and maintenance of police equipment, vehicles and tools; department policies and procedures; CALEA accreditation standards and institutional policies and procedures.
  • In addition to their supervisory responsibilities, Police Sergeants are expected to perform the same basic job duties as line personnel, including, but not limited to: investigating crimes and arresting individuals; issuing citations; and participating in community outreach activities.
  • Sergeants must balance their administrative responsibilities with in-field supervision, spending considerable time working in the field and directly with the staff in their assigned unit.
  • University Police personnel are considered “essential” or “required” University personnel and shall respond to campus when directed to do so, even with little advanced notice.
  • Sergeants are integral to the department’s overall emergency response efforts. In the absence of police command staff, the responsibility to assure shift operational efficiency shall be the primary responsibility of a Sergeant.

Requirements:

  • Three or more years of active law enforcement experience, graduation from a P.O.S.T. academy, and a valid P.O.S.T. Certificate of Eligibility or a P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate in good standing.
  • The incumbent must have effective interpersonal skills to resolve a wide variety of sensitive situations; and oral and written communication skills.
  • The incumbent must have the ability to complete/supervise traffic/accident/and criminal investigations; supervise the enforcement of applicable laws and or University Policy Operate law enforcement related equipment including safety/electronic/communications, and data processing equipment; meet physical/mental performance requirements of the position, including the response to and coordination/management of emergency/unusual situation.
  • The incumbent must have a demonstrated interest and/or ability to work in a multicultural/multiethnic environment.
  • A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate can be offered a position with the California State University.
  • Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current California State University employees who may apply for the position.