Police Sergeant

Job Summary

Supervises and trains line officers and administers programs for police officers and associated staff to ensure safety and security on all institutional properties. Enforces laws, investigates complaints and incidents, maintains order, identifies criminal activity, and apprehends and arrest offenders. Performs various law enforcement functions in assigned areas to preserve law and order, while promoting positive public service relationships with the community. Conducts field training for peer officers and provides educational programming to the public. Provides security escorts for special guests and university funds.

Job Responsibilities

• Supervises officers through training, scheduling, and day-to-day activities.
• Develops and communicates directives to staff and monitors compliance with rules and regulations.
• Supervises and performs follow-up investigations and special surveillance.
• Provides guidance to assigned officers testifying in court and reviews cases to ensure proper documentation.
• Supervises and develops community-oriented police activities on assigned shifts.
• Supervises enforcement of traffic and parking regulations.
• Organizes and conducts crime prevention training programs to promote public awareness of crime risk and prevention methods.
• Presents evidence in civil and criminal court and university proceedings.
• Reviews and approves officer reports on incidents and criminal investigations.

Qualifications

• Internal Candidates: Three (3) years of continuous experience as a Police Officer with The University of Mississippi Police Department or One (1) year of continuous experience with The University of Mississippi Police Department, and a minimum of five (5) cumulative years of experience as a full-time, sworn officer with another law enforcement agency or agencies.
• External Candidates: Verifiable supervisory experience at the sergeant level or above for a minimum of two (2) years.

Education

• High School (Required)