Admin Sergeant

The University of St. Thomas invites qualified candidates to apply for an Admin Sergeant position within the Department of Public Safety.

The University of St. Thomas embraces belonging and equal opportunity for all. Our convictions of dignity, diversity and personal attention call us to embody and champion an inclusive environment. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer (EEO). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, status as a protected veteran, or other protected characteristic.

This commitment to inclusion and equal opportunity is consistent with our mission:
Inspired by Catholic intellectual tradition, the University of St. Thomas educates students to be morally responsible leaders who think critically, act wisely, and work skillfully to advance the common good. A successful candidate will possess a commitment to the ideals of this mission.

The University of St. Thomas offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, which includes:

• Tuition Remission for employees, spouses, and dependents
• Generous Retirement Contributions to support your future
• Comprehensive Health Coverage including medical, dental, and vision
• Fully Paid Insurance
  : disability, life, and AD&D
• Paid Parental Leave to support growing families

Salary Range: $26.80 to $29.45/hr

The University of St. Thomas has provided a salary range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The specific salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

The Operations and Training Staff Sergeant reports directly to the Assistant Director and serves as the department's primary coordinator for employee onboarding, training, Field Training Officer (FTO) operations, and special event administration. This position is responsible for coordinating, administering, and supporting the department's comprehensive training program to ensure employees receive consistent, effective, and compliant training throughout their careers.

The Operations and Training Staff Sergeant leads the first-week classroom onboarding experience, develops and maintains onboarding schedules, coordinates instructor assignments, and ensures new employees are properly equipped, trained, and successfully transitioned into field operations.

This position serves as the department's lead administrator for the Field Training Officer (FTO) Program, including coordinating FTO assignments, reviewing Daily Observation Reports (DORs), maintaining training manuals and evaluation standards, monitoring trainee progress, and supporting the training and development of Field Training Officers to promote consistency throughout the program.

The Operations and Training Staff Sergeant coordinates departmental training activities for both new and current employees, including annual in-service training, required recertifications, remedial training, specialty training, and instructor scheduling. Responsibilities include coordinating training logistics, maintaining training records and certification documentation, monitoring expiration dates, and supporting compliance with University policies, regulatory requirements, and departmental standards.

This position serves as an instructor, backup instructor, or co-instructor for departmental training programs, including but not limited to Defensive Tactics, CPR/AED/First Aid, Stop the Bleed, De-escalation, Crisis Intervention, Baton, Chemical Irritant, Active Threat Response, Bike Patrol (IPMBA or equivalent), and other assigned training programs.

The Operations and Training Staff Sergeant also coordinates departmental special event scheduling, staffing, and billing operations for Division I athletics, commencement ceremonies, conferences, alcohol service events, and other internal and external events. Responsibilities include coordinating staffing…