Police Sergeant

Salary: $66,010.50 – $87,387.58

Position Summary:

This position manages the preparation of daily assignments and the weekly duty roster, based upon observation and assessment of individual officer skills/performance levels, relative to scheduled protective services activities or special requests. Acts on behalf of the Lieutenant during his/her absence, to include approving and posting the weekly duty roster, or special assignments. The Sergeant will also serve as a liaison with other departments during events or incidents and with outside law enforcement agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Provide faculty, staff and students highly efficient and professional protection and service by being present and interacting with the campus community
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the University’s community law enforcement services
• Works with the Shift Lieutenant for appropriate scheduling of officers to ensure adequate shift coverage, vacation relief, and call-off replacement. May coordinate and schedule additional security at various special activities and events on campus, as needed
• Partners with the Shift Lieutenant to plan and execute shift meetings, roll call, to ensure overall information is shared with assigned shifts
• Participates in reviewing and updating GWPD’s policies and procedures. Provides subject matter expertise to ensure they are accurate and enforceable
• Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment, supplies or special materials to improve security enforcement
• Conducts Performance Management evaluations of officers for their assigned shift and assists the Shift Lieutenant in determining future staffing needs
• Monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Reviews body worn and in-car camera video associated with incident reports prior to approving reports to ensure compliance with department policy
• Ensures all Community Policing activities are appropriately and timely documented in ARMS for tracking and review
• Reviews all necessary administrative forms/reports related to Public Safety incidents and operations approve reports written and submitted by officers, and assists Security Officers, as needed
• Ensures reports are completed accurately and timely
• Testifies in court or administrative hearings concerning violations or offenses
• Liaises with law enforcement staff regarding crime prevention measures
• Attends and participates in various meetings pertaining to Community Policing operations and services
• May serve on special assignments such as but not limited to: Recruitment, Training, Evidence/Property and Crime Prevention
• Perform the requisite duties of Campus Police Officer as needed, and may be required to work weekends, holidays and/or different shifts than regularly assigned

Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED plus 5 years of relevant professional experience as a police officer; internally or within a federal, state, military, or municipality to include at least three years of functional supervisory experience is necessary, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus one year of relevant professional experience.
• Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position.
• Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Must meet the requirements to possess a SPO License through DC’s Metropolitan Police Department, Security Officers Management Branch (SOMB) as described in DC Municipal Regulations Title 6-A, Chapter 11 within 120 days of employment.
• Must be able to possess and maintain a District of Columbia Special Police Commission and meet the prescribed requirements and qualifications associated with commission to include firearms and other weapon systems
• Prior to employment, the final candidate will need to successfully complete a physical, drug screen and mental examination, which has been approved by the GW Police Department
• Must have completed an accredited state or federal law enforcement training academy to include the District of Columbia
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive GW vehicles as per University Policy for entire duration of employment within this role
• Proof of U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age as required by the MPD, SOMB
• Maintain proficiency with firearms and police equipment and weaponry throughout the duration of employment
• Must be available to work rotating shifts

Preferred Requirements:

• Commitment to GW’s values
• Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity
• Honest, with the highest ethical standards
• Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands-on, roll-up-the-sleeves orientation
• Ability to work independently. Self-starter; hard-worker. Takes the initiative; very high energy
• Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others
• Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self-interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions
• Highest levels of responsiveness
• Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort often required
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-growth, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way
• Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University
• Seeks “win-win” solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration
• Flexible and receptive to change
• A positive “can-do” attitude