Police Sergeant

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The Police Sergeant occupies a staff position assigned to a Police Lieutenant. Under general supervision, supervises Police Officers and other department employees in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Supervises investigation and documentation of crimes and incidents. Documents and presents evidence; provides legal testimony. Serves as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Statistics Act (Clery Act).

Essential Functions

• Sergeant will demonstrate TSTC Core values of Excellence, Accountability, Service and Integrity with internal and external stakeholders, customers, students and members of the community.
• Schedules and prioritizes work assignments for subordinates; authorizes overtime; provides on-the-job training; sets standards of quality and quantity for evaluation; supervises and evaluates the work of subordinates; handles minor disciplinary and performance problems; makes recommendations both for promotions and major disciplinary actions.
• Interprets and applies departmental policies and procedures in routine as well as in unusual or difficult circumstances.
• Responsible for accuracy and completeness of various official records and reports prepared by subordinates and/or other staff.
• Engages in routine criminal law enforcement and crime prevention duties;
  Assists area law enforcement and other governmental agencies as needed.
• Responds to scenes of emergencies, accidents, and crimes to assist and supervise.
• Questions witnesses and suspects and take statements. Handles more difficult complaints and problems.
• Participates in or provides guidance in various investigations including robbery, burglary, sex crimes, and narcotics cases.
• Writes various reports; maintains miscellaneous records and files; recommends material and equipment needs; performs essential duties/responsibilities from Job Description s of Subordinate Ranks; and performs other duties as needed or requested.

Required Qualifications

Education, Experience, & Skills

• High School graduate or the equivalent.
• Have a current Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement (TCOLE)
• Basic Instructors Proficiency Course or attain within 1 year of appointment.
• Field Training Officer (FTO) Course or attain within 6 months of appointment.
• Five (5) years of Concurrent Police Patrol Experience.
• Must have Proficient Knowledge of Local, State, and Federal Laws.
• Skilled in the Use and Care of Firearms, Vehicles, and other Common Police Equipment.
• Basic to Intermediate Computer Skills.
• Working Knowledge of Modern Policing Issues, Philosophies, Practices and Trends applied within the College Environment preferred.
• Perform Essential Duties/Responsibilities from Job Description s of Subordinate Ranks.
• Knowledge of First Aid; and the Ability to Gain Compliance with the Law in a Professional Manner.
• Skill in Completing Accident and Criminal Investigations.
• Ability to Supervise and Training Employees, to include Organizing, Prioritizing, and Scheduling Work Assignments
• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills.
• Ability to Work Effectively with a Wide Range of individuals in a Diverse Community.
• Ability to Gather and Organize Evidence.
• Ability to Provide Legal Depositions and Testimony.
• Knowledge of Laws, Regulations, Methods, and Techniques in Area(s) of Specialty.
• Must successfully pass psychological evaluation, physical examination, and complete background investigation; to include but not limited to, driving history, criminal background, and credit history.
• Clery Act for Campus Security Authorities Training within 3 months of appointment

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum Associates Degree; preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice or related field.
• Minimum 10 years of police experience; preferred 5 or more years in a college or university setting. A Master’s degree may be considered in lieu of years of experience.
• Advance Peace Officer; preferred Master Peace Officer

Core Competencies

• Leadership & Team Management:
  Leads by example, develops team capabilities, and promotes collaboration to achieve…