Police Sergeant
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:
- Day to day supervision of assigned squad of police officers
- Completion of performance evaluations
- Review of officer’s written reports, investigations, and case management
- Training recommendations for officers
- Participation in departmental disciplinary process and documentation
- Authorizing vacation and other leave requests via POSS and Workday
- 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
- Performing all Police Officer duties, as needed
Requirements:
- Successful Background Investigation
- Successful BPAD scenario-based evaluation
- U.S. Citizenship
- Fingerprint background check
- Bachelor’s Degree 3+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted Required Certifications: Pennsylvania Driver’s License – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation First Aid Certification – American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization Firearms Qualification – Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission CLEAN Certification – Pennsylvania State Police Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification – American Red Cross, American Heart Association or other accredited organization Act 120 – MPOETC Certification – Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission