Police Sergeant

Position Overview

The Police Sergeant works under the guidance of the Captain, Deputy Police Chief, and Chief of Police. This position is responsible for the efficient operation of patrol, investigations and community affairs while providing the proper direction of Detectives/Police Officers in the performance of their duties. This position performs duties in accordance with departmental rules and regulations, state personnel regulations, state laws, city ordinances, law enforcement codes of ethics, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, and general principles of police work, and monitors subordinates for compliance with same.

The Deputy Chief and/or Captain will brief the Sergeant on any special assignments or unusual circumstances, which may occur from time to time, providing all pertinent information. This position may be required to work special or emergency assignments with little or no notice at the discretion of the Chief of Police. This position requires driving of a state issued vehicle and requires a valid driver's license on date of hire and throughout employment.

Work Schedule: 8- to 12-hour workdays, and special assignments (84-hour work periods every two weeks patrol). The Sergeant may be required to work non-traditional hours and respond promptly to specialized assignments or emergencies.

builds partnerships within the KU community to promote a safe and secure campus environment for students, faculty, staff and visitors. KU Operations supports KU’s mission of learning, scholarship, and creative endeavor by providing the visible and behind-the-scenes services that make possible the university’s academic and research missions.

KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, nine paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a retirement program, medical & dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options, and State of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational and professional development opportunities.

Tuition assistance offers up to 12 credit hours per year for employees and Employee Dependent Tuition Assistance Scholarship (EDTAS) award opportunities! Details available at: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

KU’s excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other’s success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard, and valued.

When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things.

• Serve as a first‑line supervisor within the Patrol or Investigations/Support Services Division.
• May manage or assist with departmental functions such as Accreditation, Clery Act reporting, de‑escalation statistics, stop‑data statistics, and departmental policy implementation.
• Organize, direct, assign, and review the work of Detectives and Police Officers.
• Manage assigned shifts; review in‑progress work and evaluate completed work through observation and report review to ensure proper delivery of police services.
• Disseminate departmental information, policies, instructions, and assignments to personnel.
• Prepare personal time records and review subordinates’ timesheets for accuracy and compliance.
• Make purchase recommendations and complete associated purchasing procedures when needed.
• Enforce departmental policies, rules, and regulations; initiate corrective action as appropriate.
• Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations for assigned employees.
• Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and affirmative Action requirements in all supervisory responsibilities.
• Represent the department as a liaison with university departments,…