Police Sergeant

San Antonio, TX
University of the Incarnate Word Police Department

Salary: $70,000-$72,000 Annualized.

Position Summary:

The Police Sergeant is responsible for supervision of a patrol shift of the University of the Incarnate Word Police Department. Specific responsibilities include supervising a shift, the functions, responsibilities, and personnel engaged in law enforcement duties associated with the protection, safety and welfare of students, faculty, employees and University property. The Police Sergeant reports to the Police Lieutenant.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervise and manage a shift.
  • Create respective schedules.
  • Review and approve time-off requests.
  • Ensure compliance with UIW Police policy and procedures.
  • Coach performance, as necessary, to ensure appropriate employee development.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
  • Mediate / mitigate any discrepancies or issues that rise within the patrol division.
  • Maintain documentation as appropriate.
  • Work together with the department’s Detective / Investigator.
  • Ensure reports are complete, correct, and accurate before final submission to District Attorney’s Office, as needed.
  • Maintain documentation for departmental files.
  • Disseminate directives from command staff as appropriate.
  • Document and submit daily reports of all occurrences within the patrol division to the Chief of Police and Administrative Command Staff.

Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or equivalency and completion from a TCOLE accredited police academy.
  • Five (5) years of experience in a civilian law enforcement or related field. Note that a combination of relevant military experience in law enforcement or security forces may substitute for experience.
  • Two (2) years of supervisory or manager experience in law enforcement.
  • Intermediate Peace Officer Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standards and Education.
  • Must have a valid driver license, driving record that is insurable by UIW insurance carrier, and be at least 21 years of age, as required to drive for UIW.

Preferred Requirements:

  • At least eight (8) years of experience as a full time commissioned police officer.
  • Three (3) or more years of supervisory or manager experience in law enforcement.