Police Sergeant

About the role

The Police Sergeant serves as a member of the Public Safety Department management team who creates and maintains a philosophy of team-based community policing, using partnerships with the community and the officers under their supervision to solve problems and prevent disorder and crime. The Sergeant works in partnership with Student Life, Residential Life and many other officers and areas of the University to assure that the community remains a safe and welcoming place in which to learn, work and live.

Responsibilities

• Protects life and property of the members of the University community;
• Ensures enforcement and compliance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth and the regulations of the University;
• Maintains total familiarity with all applicable state laws and with the Rules, Regulations, Standard Operations Procedures, General and Special Orders of the Department and assists and instructs personnel under their command in the proper performance of their duties, giving special attention to officers serving probationary periods;
• Patrols the campus regularly, visiting assigned officers as often as practical to ensure their efficiency;
• Maintains records, logs and files; reports in writing to a superior officer any cases of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or violations of Rules, Regulations, Procedures, General or Special Orders on the part of such personnel;
• Reviews and signs written reports submitted by subordinates, accepting responsibility for the completeness, correctness and accuracy thereof and provides back-up response on all potential disturbances and emergency calls;
• Works in partnership with other law enforcement and public safety agencies (i.e. Colleges of The Fenway Police and Public Safety Departments; Boston and Massachusetts State Police; Transit Police; Boston Fire, Boston EMS, etc.) to enhance the safety and security of the community;
• Assists members of the Community in the civil and criminal court process.

Requirements

• Graduated from a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) approved police academy and/or obtained a permanent exemption from the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC)
• Obtain and retain their POST (Peace Officers Standards and Training) certification; their Special State Police powers in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63; and their Suffolk County Deputy Sheriffs powers
• Applicants must be eligible for appointment as a Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63
• Applicants who completed an out-of-state recruit academy must have at least two years police work experience and must apply for a permanent exemption from the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) and be approved and accepted by the Massachusetts State Police
• Massachusetts Class A License to Carry
• Massachusetts Driver's License
• Comprehensive background check, psychological exam, drug test, and pre-employment medical exam

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience in law enforcement, preferably in a college or university environment
• Active certification in CPR/First Aid/AED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of ARMS system
• Military veterans encouraged to apply

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies

Benefits

The Simmons University Public Safety Department is a 24 hour, 7 days a week operating Department. Officers may be assigned to any of the duty shifts following a four days on two days off rotating schedule. This position is also subject to mandatory overtime under certain circumstances. Holiday and weekend work is required. The Simmons University Public Safety Department is considered an essential function to Simmons University. This position would require the incumbent to respond during emergency conditions and as such, all Officers may be called back for assignment.

Pay

Starting Pay : $33.75 per hour

Schedule

The Simmons University Public Safety Department is a 24 hour, 7 days a week operating Department. Officers may be assigned to any of the duty shifts following a four days on two days off rotating schedule. This position is also subject to mandatory overtime under certain circumstances. Holiday and weekend work is required. The Simmons University Public Safety Department is considered an essential function to Simmons University. This position would require the incumbent to respond during emergency conditions and as such, all Officers may be called back for assignment.