Police Sergeant

University Park, PA
Penn State University

Salary: $68,200.00 – $102,300.00

Position Summary:

The Sergeant is responsible for carrying out the functions of protection of life and property, preservation of peace and good order of the community, enhancement of positive community engagement initiatives, enforcement of laws and University policies/procedures, public safety, investigative work, and other related duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for the prevention of illegal, unsafe, or undesirable activity and regulatory violations through patrol, education, inspection, and the deterrent effect of enforcement. Sergeants will also be expected to enforce Federal, State, and local laws, as well as University regulations, through investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of violators.

Essential Functions:

  • Completion of performance evaluations
  • Investigations and case management
  • Training
  • Disciplinary process
  • Authorizing vacation requests and reviewing employee time cards
  • Interpreting and communicating laws and policies, assuring staff comply with established laws and policies
  • Representing the department on appropriate committees and assisting with the interpretation of laws and criminal procedure
  • May require supervising the parking program, the property inventory and the lost and found program
  • Performing all Police Officer duties, as needed

Requirements:

  • Minimally requires a Bachelor’s degree plus three years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A current Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Certification is required for employment.
  • Successful Background Investigation
  • Successful BPAD scenario-based evaluation
  • U.S. Citizenship
  • Fingerprint background check
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Operation of a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties – a valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required
  • Successful completion of a credit history check