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The Patrol Sergeant has direction and supervision of a team of police officers to accomplish daily and long-term law enforcement responsibilities. Sergeants mentor, motivate, and provide guidance to assist in the professional development of police officers and those security officers assigned to their team. Daily tasks include planning, prioritizing, assigning, and reviewing the work of subordinately; approving reports and citations for completeness, accuracy, and inclusion of all elements of the crime alleged; overseeing case management and investigation of reported incidents; managing patrol work schedules to ensure adequate staffing; reviewing and implementing patrol and community policing strategies to provide campus safety and engagement with the campus community; responding to incidents that range from simple calls for assistance to major safety/criminal incidents; assisting in coordinating support from outside agencies; implementing special projects to enhance relationships with the campus community and address crime trends; providing guidance to officers in the application of and compliance with laws, university policy, and department policy; conducting personnel and equipment inspections. Participate in the selection and hiring of assigned personnel; train and evaluate assigned personnel; assist with training and orientation of new employees; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates, all according to established policies and procedures of the University.

Participate in shift activities as necessary including responding to crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies as needed; enforcing local and state laws; issuing citations; and making arrests. Patrolling by foot, bicycle, or vehicle to engage with the campus community, prevent crime, and enforce traffic and criminal law. Complete performance evaluations for assigned officers and investigate complaints received by the department as necessary. Support and effectuate department goals of diversity and inclusive excellence. Evaluate training programs for effectiveness and application, provide supervision and direction during assigned special events, and oversee special projects and programs and training as assigned. Review and assist with development of department policies and procedures where applicable. Assume responsibility of all aspects of campus safety and security in the absence of a higher-ranking officer.

Coordinate police activities with other units in the department, campus, and/or other community partners for planned events, during incidents, and activities that enhance collaboration; coordinate functions of the unit with other law enforcement agencies. Perform related duties as required.

• Law enforcement theory, principles, and practices and their application to a wide variety of services and programs.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.
• Methods and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, records management, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including laws governing the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses.
• Rules of evidence pertaining to search, seizure, and preservation.
• Techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force
• Operational characteristics of police equipment, to include (but not limited to) vehicles, mobile video, body worn cameras, radios, tasers, and firearms.
• Methods and techniques used in interviewing witnesses, victims, or suspects.
• Principles of business letter writing and basic report preparation.
• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Principles and applications of public relations.
• Principles and practices of data collection and analysis.

• Speak and write the English language, using proper spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Supervise, train, organize, and review the work of subordinate staff.
• Perform a wide range of law enforcement assignments.
• Understand, interpret, apply, enforce, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Interpret and explain University policies and procedures.
• Think clearly and act quickly in a variety of situations by analyzing the situations quickly and objectively. 
• Judge situations/people accurately and with an understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, and sexual orientation of students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Effectively use and qualify with law enforcement tools including firearms, batons, defensive tactics, and other safety equipment.
• Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars.
• Conduct a variety of criminal and special investigations.  Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence.  Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects, and affect arrests.
• Analyze crime and service patterns and to develop effective, tactical responses.
• Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Administer first aid.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.
• Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Effectively present and communicate information/directions in one-on-one and small group situations to the general public and other employees of the organization.  Communicate effectively with students in a multi-ethnic setting and be able to interact with university staff, faculty and the general public.
• Work irregular and on-call hours including weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Meet the physical requirements necessary to safely and effectively perform the assigned duties.
• Meet department#s psychological and background requirements.
• Undertake and satisfactorily complete required and assigned in-service training programs.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Perform all the duties of the Sergeant position effectively with minimal supervision. 

Responsible for conducting specialized assignments or developing programs under only general direction and guidance. [3]

Yes

Office/ Service

Supervises the work of a project or program that may include hiring, discipline, transfers, promotions, or salary changes within a functional area. May integrate work of two or more programs or one major function/or project. [3]

Office,Outdoors,Animal Facilities,Other/ Combined