Lead Campus Public Safety Sergeant

Furman University; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LGBTQIA+ support

Affinity groups

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Furman University Police Department seeks a Police Sergeant to lead a shift as Public Safety Officer and supervise campus safety operations. The role reports to the Director of Public Safety and may perform dispatcher duties or plain clothes assignments as needed.

The Sergeant conducts investigations, delivers training, and represents the department in campus meetings. A High School diploma and law enforcement credentials are required, with Furman University experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School graduate with 3 - 5 years experience in related field.
• Must have two years experience as a public safety officer at Furman University and/or 5 years of progressively responsible experience at another university and/or 5 years of supervisory experience at another law enforcement agency.
• Must have no written disciplinary action within the past 2 years (i.e. written record or verbal warning, written warning or suspension).
• Must have satisfactory compliance with job expectations to include but not limited to attendance, punctuality, completion as assignments and other duties as requested.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License with a good driving record.
• Must have completed the Criminal Justice Academy.
• Prior law enforcement experience in a university setting preferred.
• Must have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs all of the duties of a Public Safety Officer and Class 1 Certified Officer.
• Supervises shift staff; staff work assignments; informs staff of policies and procedures and insures compliance; training for new staff; staff development and counseling to improve staff’s performance, correction of performance deficiencies, approves arrest decisions, reviews reports; prepares monthly reports on evaluation of personnel and shift operations.
• Manages and conducts case investigations. Develops officer knowledge of criminal procedures, laws, report writing and investigative skills.
• Makes presentations to campus groups, represents the department in campus meetings, teams and committees. Works with individual and groups in the resolution of conflicts.
• Participates in and assists with in-service training programs. Serves as a field training officer for new officers.
• Plans, coordinates, and supervises campus special events.
• Completes additional task as assigned by the Director which may include assignments to other duties such as dispatcher, office work, community service staff functions, and work in plain clothes assignments.
• Follows safety procedures.
• Completes performance review process with supervisor/employees to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and university goals.
• Communicates openly and recognizes contributions of co-workers and supervisor.
• Pursues professional development to keep pace with demands for services and information; including maintaining up to date information about the department and university.

Skills

Communication skills

Public safety officer experience

Criminal Justice Academy completed

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School diploma

Criminal Justice Academy / SCCJA certification

Job description

Furman University Police Department seeks a Police Sergeant to lead a shift as Public Safety Officer and supervise campus safety operations. The role reports to the Director of Public Safety and may perform dispatcher duties or plain clothes assignments as needed.

The Sergeant conducts investigations, delivers training, and represents the department in campus meetings. A High School diploma and law enforcement credentials are required, with Furman University experience preferred.