Campus Police Sergeant - Overnight (Peabody Campus Safety)

The Johns Hopkins University; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 29,274 - 50,833; Full time

Job summary

An academic institution is looking for a Campus Police Sergeant to supervise campus security officers and ensure a safe environment. The role involves responding to emergencies, maintaining personnel schedules, and supervising training. Candidates need a high school diploma, three years of relevant experience, and a valid driver's license. Strong communication and supervisory skills are essential. This full-time position requires flexibility with rotating shifts, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• Three years of law enforcement, security or related experience.
• Must possess a valid U.S. motor vehicle driver's license.
• Ability to work rotating shifts including days, evenings, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a squad of campus security officers during shifts.
• Respond to emergency situations requiring supervisor presence.
• Schedule personnel for training and ensure up-to-date information.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Supervisory skills

Emergency response

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a Campus Police Sergeant who functions in concert with the University's various other service-oriented personnel in providing for a safe and secure environment and orchestrates and oversees police functions during shift. This is a leadership role designed to ensure continuous supervisory coverage for the Peabody campus. The successful candidate must have the flexibility to work rotating shifts including Days (6:30 am – 3:00 pm), Evenings (2:30 pm – 11:00 pm), and Midnights (10:30 pm – 7:00 am), as well as weekends and University holidays as required by the Director. Schedule adjustments will be made with appropriate advance notice.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a squad of campus security officers during the course of their shift.
• Respond to emergency situations, crime events, or to any other circumstance where the presence of a supervisor is required by the Campus Security Department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) or where the presence of a supervisor would be in the best interest of the operation of the Campus Security Department.
• Account for attendance of personnel assigned to the Sergeant’s squad, including maintaining payroll and scheduling leave.
• Schedule personnel for training and ensure that all personnel under said sergeant’s supervision are apprised of the most up-to-date training and information necessary for the performance of their duties.
• Ensure that all personnel assigned to the Campus Security Department are properly performing their duties.
• Supervise any Baltimore Police Department officers working during the Sergeant’s shift.
• Notify the Director of Campus Security of any incidents which require notification according to the SOP.
• Notify other Peabody Institute departments as required by the SOP.
• Investigate any complaints against Campus Security officers under the Sergeant’s supervision.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or graduation equivalent.
• Three years of law enforcement, security or related experience.
• Must be in possession of a valid U.S. motor vehicle driver's license, have and maintain a clean motor vehicle driving record (no more than two current points).
• Additional education may substitute for required experience, and additional related experience may substitute for required education beyond a high school diploma/graduation equivalent, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of law enforcement supervisory/management experience.
• Associate of Arts (A.A) degree in Criminal Justice, Business, Liberal Arts, or Social Sciences discipline. Bachelor’s degree highly desirable.
• Successful completion of entrance-level training at an accredited Police Academy.

Job Details

• Classified Title: Campus Police Sergeant
• Job Posting Title (Working Title): Campus Police Sergeant - Overnight (Peabody Campus Safety)
• Role/Level/Range: ATO 40/E/03/OF
• Starting Salary Range: $21.25 - $36.90 HRLY ($62,000 targeted; Commensurate w/exp.)
• Employee group: Full Time
• Schedule: Floating Shift; 7am - 3pm, 3pm - 11pm, 11pm - 7am
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Location: Peabody Institute
• Department name: Security
• Personnel area: Peabody