Police Sergeant

Supervises police officers on an assigned shift and enforces university regulations and city and state laws as they apply to university property.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to complex assignments using existing procedures
• Conducts investigations, providing input and oversight as necessary
• Performs a variety of standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems
• Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations
• Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for audience understanding
• Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed
• Remains objective when handling various situations
• Tactfully handles sensitive information
• Assigns and reviews the work of other officers
• May mentor (or supervise as needed) others in completing duties
• Possesses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the Institutional Safety function
• Applies general knowledge developed through education and experiences

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary
• Must obtain and maintain Missouri POST certification in accordance with current state requirements (certification may be required prior to appointment and is mandatory once employed)
• A valid driver's license is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired

Schedule

40 hours, rotating shifts

Pay

$25.95–$35.00 per hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• Short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Paid caregiver leave
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses