University Police Sergeant

Position Summary:

The Sergeant is responsible for managing, assigning, supervising, reviewing, and participating in the work of staff responsible for providing services in patrol, communications, and training.

Essential Functions:

1. Enforce University policies, municipal, state, and federal laws and statues

2. Assist in emergency staffing and management

3. Perform traffic and parking enforcement

4. Communicate legibly and clearly

5. Analyze and respond to critical situations under minimal supervision

6. Provide supervisory responsibility for full-time personnel

7. Prepare performance evaluations and conduct 1:1 meetings

8. Utilize report writing system and resources to develop monthly analytical reports

9. Provide training to police personnel and campus community members

10. Provide specialized training in law enforcement areas, including, but not limited to: Armed Intruder, Firearms, Taser, MILO simulator, and PPCT.

11. Manage fingerprinting and identification system

12. Attend and participate in professional group meetings

13. Manage student employee program

14. Maintain inventory of departmental resources; including equipment certification

15. Work with all departmental members on officer field training and development

16. Stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement and train others

17. Act as a liaison to and coordinate activities and programs with other law enforcement agencies and with judicial and legal agencies

18. Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma and 60 college credit hours
• Certification/License: Missouri Peace Officer Certification or Peace Officers Certification from a compact state
• Experience: Five years of experience as a Peace Officer
• Skills: Ability to receive and maintain a Missouri Driver’s License and successfully complete a criminal background check