Police Sergeant

The Police Sergeant supervises personnel of equal or lesser rank, performing varied and detailed duties in planning, assigning, and directing the activities of subordinates in Patrol and the Communications Center. The Sergeant monitors and evaluates the performance of subordinates and provides written documentation meeting the requirements of Babson College’s formal evaluation process. The Sergeant may be assigned as a shift patrol supervisor or to any special assignments.

Generally working under the supervision of the Assistant Director/Patrol Lieutenant, a Sergeant shall have immediate control of the personnel under their command and shall be held strictly accountable for their efficiency, effectiveness, discipline, appearance, and overall conduct to ensure appropriate enforcement and compliance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the policies, procedures, and regulations of Babson College, consistent with the interests of protecting the lives and property of the members of the Babson College community.

In absence of any superior officer, the Sergeant shall assume complete charge of the department until otherwise relieved by a higher authority.

• Maintains total familiarity with all applicable laws and the policies and procedures of the Public Safety Department and with the rules and regulations of Babson College.
• Shall assist and instruct personnel under their command in the proper performance of their duties, giving special attention to new officers serving in the department or reassigned to a new shift.
• Acts as a coach, mentor, and guide in enhancing the skills of subordinates.
• Responsible for maintaining records, logs, and files; reports in writing to a superior officer any cases of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, or violation of Babson College rules and regulations or Public Safety Department policies and procedures on the part of such personnel.
• Responsible for patrolling the campus regularly in addition to visiting with each person assigned to their shift as often as practical to ensure efficient and effective performance.
• Reviews and signs written reports submitted by subordinates, accepting responsibility for the completeness, correctness, and accuracy thereof.
• Responds to or provides back‑up assistance on all potential disturbances and emergency calls.
• Generally acts as a resource for Officers and Community Service Officers under their immediate supervision and provides guidance to other supervisors as it relates to staff responsibilities as may be assigned.
• Regularly communicates with other supervisors relative to ongoing issues, trends, behaviors, and performance of subordinates.
• Identifies the need to follow up written incident reports by coordinating follow up investigations with the initial officer or others.
• Investigates and documents all accidents in which on‑duty members of the Public Safety Department are involved.
• Conducts roll calls and periodic inspections of subordinates.
• Actively involved in carrying out Crime Prevention and Community Engagement programs.
• Acts as a member of the supervisory and management team of the Public Safety Department and as such is expected to devote themselves to promoting the fulfillment of the mission and values of the Public Safety Department among those they supervise and serve.
• Assists additional assignments and responsibilities as required.

• Line Authority:
  Police Officers (2-5)
• Community Service Officers (1-2)
• Staff Authority as may be assigned.

• Associate’s Degree; other degrees acceptable with equivalent experience determined by the Chief of Police or their designee in partnership with Human Resources.
• A minimum of three years of experience as a full‑time police officer.
• Graduate of a full‑time police academy certified by the Massachusetts Police Training Council; or a Special State Police Officer Academy offered by the Massachusetts State Police or an approved Part‑Time Intermittent Academy and successful completion of the required MPTC bridge Academy.
• Basic police firearms instruction and qualification course and/or recent…