Security Sergeant

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, seeks a Security Sergeant for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). The Security Sergeant reports to a Security Lieutenant and supervises a team of Security Officers, Community Services Officers, and Executive Drivers. The role includes conducting security inspections, patrolling, administrative duties, and providing supervisory oversight during events.

• Provide field level supervision during regular operations and events, support and train subordinates, address performance and uniform issues, and conduct disciplinary actions as assigned.
• Issue verbal warnings and recommend progressive discipline to Security Lieutenant.
• Conduct post, field, and security inspections.
• Perform patrol duties (patrolling, parking enforcement, fixed post coverage, escorts, jumpstarts, building lockups).
• Assist with administrative tasks such as payroll, timekeeping, special projects, and reviewing patrol sheets, logbooks, vehicle and building check sheets, inspection sheets, and operations sheets.
• Represent the division in public safety meetings in the absence of a Security Lieutenant or superior officer.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating understanding of security and/or public safety.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to complete Rutgers Defensive Driving course.
• Good oral and written communication skills and computer literacy with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Certification in basic first aid, CPR, and AED.
• University setting experience.
• Previous supervisory experience.

• Valid driver’s license; must complete Rutgers Defensive Driving course.

• Safe driving record required.

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage.
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs.
• Competitive retirement benefits (defined contribution plans, voluntary tax‑deferred savings options).
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable).
• Life insurance coverage.
• Employee discount programs.

Grade 03. Minimum Salary: $52,602.48. Mid‑Range Salary: $64,788.98. Maximum Salary: $76,975.48.

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law.

As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.