Campus Public Safety Sergeant — Field Ops Lead

SLAC; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) is seeking a Sergeant to oversee day-to-day operations across patrol, investigations, and specialized units. You will supervise sworn and non-sworn personnel, set performance objectives, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure safety and compliance with laws and university policies.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, responding to serious incidents, planning events, and providing guidance in accordance with

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: P.O.S.T.-certified basic police academy or equivalent; Supervisory school within 1 year of hire.
• Education: High School or GED plus 60 college units; college coursework preferred.
• Experience: Three years post-FTO in a law enforcement agency; campus policing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and performance of personnel (sworn and non-sworn).
• Set objectives, monitor performance, and provide documentation of performance.
• Investigate crimes and incidents; manage field operations and investigations.
• Coordinate with campus partners (Title IX, CAPS, EH&S) and other agencies.
• Plan for and command department response to demonstrations and events.
• Ensure compliance with laws, policies, and university guidelines.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Investigations

Community outreach

Policy knowledge

Emergency response

Education

P.O.S.T.-certified basic police academy

High School diploma or GED + 60 college units

Supervisory school certificate

Job description

The Stanford University Department of Public Safety (SUDPS) is seeking a Sergeant to oversee day-to-day operations across patrol, investigations, and specialized units. You will supervise sworn and non-sworn personnel, set performance objectives, and coordinate with campus partners to ensure safety and compliance with laws and university policies.

Responsibilities include conducting investigations, responding to serious incidents, planning events, and providing guidance in accordance with