Sergeant

Title:

Sergeant

Volunteer State Community College

The Sergeant serves as first line supervisor, under the direction of the Chief of Campus Police. This position supervises the activity of police and security officers, reviews reports, and directs activities of assigned personnel. Additionally, this position responds to the scene of any significant incident to coordinate subordinate staff performance, as well as coordinate enforcement efforts with other law enforcement agencies.

Provides patrol and investigative services; enforces the state, local and federal laws; and provides security and enforcement services that promote and maintain a safe campus. Must have the ability and willingness to work any shift assigned.

Supervises police operations and initiates orders and directives to police officers and security officers as necessary. Assigns duties and ensures the completion of stated duties by visually and physically inspecting completed duties and assignments as required. Assists with building security checks and patrolling the campus as required. Seeks solution to possible problem before event occurs. Answers calls for service and complaints.

Responds to emergency calls and alarms and assist in determining the cause or origin of an emergency. Maintains mental alertness and assumes command in critical incidents or emergency situations. Responds to inquiries, requests and major incidents reported to Campus Police. Assists students, faculty, and other campus visitors with questions and directions, issuing temporary parking permits, opening, and closing buildings and classrooms, and various other activities.

Performs CPR, First Aid, and use AED equipment as needed. Reports unsafe conditions. Arrests, restrains, and transports subjects, and performs all duties of a certified police officer within the context of a College environment. Investigates criminal offenses, traffic accidents, injury reports, and various other reported situations. Supervises police operations for investigations including surveillance review, interviews, gathering of intelligence, and ensures the security of and the investigation of crime scenes.

Responsible for ensuring officers provide adequate security coverage and police protection for campuses; must fill inadequacies in staffing when required. Ensures that forms and reports are completed in a timely fashion; reviews all reports and forms for accuracy, provides feedback for corrections to be made. Provides “On-the-Job Training” for newly hired police and security officers. Supervises police operations for the transport of money on and off the campus as needed.

Supervises police operations to investigate complaints concerning traffic, parking, and individuals, etc. Plans, coordinates, and maintains an effective parking and traffic control operation for college and non-college campus events. Carries out orders from the Chief(s) regarding the department; informs and works collaboratively with police department managers on all issues and operations related to campus safety and security, and to address identified campus needs and concerns.

Assists in the development of and conducts training programs for campus police. Monitors and documents personnel performance and takes appropriate disciplinary action when needed. Identifies and analyzes problems and makes solution recommendations to management. Reviews paperwork submitted by subordinates for accuracy. Uses and is responsible for training and overseeing police and security officers in the use of records management system, monthly reports, college work order system, and other law enforcement-related computer systems.

Ensures adequate procedures are followed to protect the security, confidentiality, and integrity of departmental and College records which may include student records. May be required to work overtime and/or be on call and to be able to respond to emergencies within a reasonable time. Keeps Chief of Campus Police aware of all notable situations. Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Three years of…