Sergeant

Job no: R-

Position Title: Sergeant

Faculty or Staff: Staff

Full Time or Part Time: Full time

In-Person, Hybrid, or Remote: In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay: $39.38
Rate of pay commensurate with experience

Start Date: 03/23/2026

Mount Holyoke College's Public Safety and Service Department isseeking a Sergeant to join our team. This is more than just a supervisory role; it is an opportunity to mentor officers, ensurethe safety of our historic campus, and champion the principles of community policing.

As a Sergeant, you are the bridge between departmental leadership and field operations. You will oversee a shift of dedicatedofficers, ensuring professional excellence and a compassionateresponse to the needs of our students, faculty, and staff.

• Supervise shift personnel, ensuring accountability and high performance. You will direct the response to campus incidents and manage security for large-scale college events.
• Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot, responding to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and criminal reports.
• Act as a problem-solver and mentor for officers, assisting with field training and evaluating the quality of incident reports and investigations.
• Deeply commit to and implement community-oriented policing strategies that build trust and safety across the campus.
• Assess emergency situations to request local police/fire backup and ensure all arrests or protective custodies strictly follow state and federal laws.
• Review criminal incident logs, manage shift staffing levels, and testify at court hearings as required.

• At least three years in law enforcement
• Proven ability to multitask, manage emergencies, and lead personnel effectively.
• Strong independent decision-making skills and a dedication to maintaining professional law enforcement standards.
• Certifications:
  • Massachusetts POSTC Certification.
  • Ability to obtain/maintain Special Police authority (per Massachusetts State Police requirements).
  • Valid Driver’s License and a Massachusetts License to Carry firearms (LTC).
  • CPR and First Responder Certifications (or the ability to obtain shortly after hire).

• Law enforcement experience in a higher education environment is strongly preferred

Hiring Range: $39.38 - $45.29

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 10.5% of salary)
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Disability and Leave Benefits
• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.