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Under the general supervision of a Lieutenant, the Sergeant plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe and secure environment for the community. This position involves overseeing officers and civilian staff, managing patrol operations, and providing leadership. The Sergeant is responsible for enforcing departmental orders and state laws, enhancing communication between staff and management, and mentoring subordinates. Additionally, they ensure the safety and security of all individuals on College property.

Essential

Job Duties

• Manage daily patrol operations to ensure the safety and security of the campus environment.
• Observe and evaluate the performance of team members, providing mentorship as needed and recognizing commendable actions and behaviors.
• Conduct shift change roll calls to ensure all officers are properly equipped and informed about their duties, special orders, and other relevant information.
• Successfully address a broad range of issues using sound judgment and discretion, ensuring effective crisis management and conflict resolution.
• Proactively identify persistent challenges and recommend new procedures or protocol adjustments to enhance department operations.
• Assume the responsibilities of Shift Commander in the absence of a Lieutenant, ensuring continuity of leadership and operational integrity.
• Serve as a positive role model and mentor to both subordinates and peers, fostering a culture of professionalism and ethical behavior.
• Implement the College's emergency preparedness plan during disasters and other significant incidents, coordinating response efforts to maintain campus safety.
• Participate in campus safety programs and collaborate closely with Emerson community members, groups, and other college departments to address public safety concerns.
• Act as a liaison with other public safety agencies and the court system, enhancing communication and collaborative efforts to improve overall public safety.

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to perform the job effectively.

• Three years of policing experience, preferably in a campus setting.
• Must have graduated from a full-time police recruit training academy accredited by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council or the Massachusetts State Police (MSP) Academy for campus police officers. Graduates from out-of-state academies or the Massachusetts Reserve Intermittent Training Academy with MPTC Basic Training Exemption will also be considered.
• Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and the ability to be insured by the College’s automobile liability insurer.
• Successful completion of annual fitness for duty assessment, including a background investigation, a psychological evaluation, and a medical release.
• Must meet the April 1, 2020, State Police requirements for obtaining Special State Police Officer powers as listed in 515 CMR 5.04: “General Standards for Appointment, (1) Applicant. Must not be less than 21 years old, a United States citizen, and an employee of an agency described in M.G.L. c. 22C, s56 through 68.”
• Must meet POST Standards for police certification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – This may be representative but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.

• Possess and demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity.
• Ability to complete assigned duties.
• Ability to utilize sound judgment and engage in problem-solving.
• Ability to multi-task, be resourceful, and show initiative.
• Ability to provide analytical and critical thinking.
• Ability to demonstrate organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with all members of a culturally diverse institution.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions…