Police Sergeant

Philadelphia Housing Authority; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$2,500 sign-on bonus

Job summary

A municipal housing agency is seeking a Sergeant to supervise Public Safety Officers. This role involves crime prevention, monitoring compliance with safety regulations, and providing effective guidance to officers to ensure public safety. Candidates must have at least a High School Diploma or GED and three years of experience in law enforcement. A valid Pennsylvania Driver's License is required. The position offers a $2,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and three years experience in law enforcement.
• Knowledge of Pennsylvania criminal statutes and law enforcement principles.
• Required to hold a valid Pennsylvania Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Public Safety Officers and monitors their activities.
• Provides guidance for crime prevention and community safety.
• Prepares reports and ensures accurate record-keeping.

Skills

Interpreting PHAPS policies

Analyzing public safety issues

Investigating personnel issues

Effective communication

Working under stress

Education

High School Diploma or GED equivalent

3+ years in law enforcement

Tools

Personal computer

Job description

Marketing Statement

Supervises Public Safety Officers on an assigned shift for the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) Public Safety Division (PHAPS); assigns, monitors and evaluates the activities of the housing public safety officers, responsible for crime prevention and enforcing the safety and security conduct rules and regulations set forth by Federal and State statute, as well as PHA policy. Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with residents, employees and the general public is essential.

Eligible, newly hired Sergeants will receive a $2,500 sign on bonus.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND three or more years’ experience in a law enforcement organization, as an Officer, Detective, and/or Corporal; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Required Knowledge

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania criminal and civil statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, and applicable Federal rules and regulations; Duties, powers, authorities, and limitations of a Police Officer; Modern law enforcement management principles; Pennsylvania criminal justice and court procedures and records management requirements; Methods for management and deployment of law enforcement personnel and equipment; Modern law enforcement regulations, including case laws governing arrest, rules of evidence, probable cause, use of force, custody of evidence and property, and search and seizure; Police radio, dispatch, and communication protocols, procedures, hardware, and software; Local community issues and regional community resources available to citizens; City geography, traffic patterns, and the location of streets, landmarks and PHA buildings.

Required Skills

• Interpreting and explaining PHAPS policies, legal standards, and procedures; analyzing public safety and security issues, and developing solutions; using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines; working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations; investigating and resolving personnel issues, citizen inquiries, and officer complaints; effectively managing situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness, and sound judgment; prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands; and directing the work of others; interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, residents, and general public; operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software; communicating effectively verbally and in writing.

License & Certification Requirements

• A valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License.
• Municipal Police Officers' Training and Pennsylvania Act 120 certification.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

Work is performed indoors and outdoors at PHA facilities; may be exposed to physical attacks, hazardous chemicals, fires, and infectious and communicable diseases; may be required to physically capture and restrain persons; must maintain a level of physical fitness to meet PHAPS standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Housing Public Safety Officers on assigned shift by delegating work assignments, supervising activities, and monitoring call responses.
• Evaluates performance.
• Provides guidance for Public Safety Officers to preserve the peace, reduce the fear and incidence of crime, and meet the public safety needs of the community.
• Patrols PHA developments and structures; conducts investigations; uses tact and sound judgment to quell disturbances; apprehends and detains individuals committing disruptive or illegal actions.
• Ensures that assigned Officers are trained and equipped, are held accountable for duties and responsibilities assigned, and follow PHAPS policies and procedures.
• Coordinates patrol and enforcement programs with other Sergeants of site activities and incidents.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of incident reports and records; ensures records and reports are timely and accurate.
• Stays abreast of trends and innovations in public housing safety and security programs.
• Maintains absolute confidentiality of work-related issues and PHA information.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

How to Apply

All applications will be accepted through the Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Jobs Board at www.pha.phila.gov/jobs.

About the Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA)

• Established in 1937, with an employment workforce of over 1,100, the Philadelphia Housing Authority is a municipal agency providing public housing services to over 76,000 residents in the city of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
• Financial support for Authority operations and capital needs comes primarily from rent payments and subsidies provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). PHA is one of a very select group of housing authorities across the nation that has attained Moving to Work (MTW) status. This designation allows housing agencies the opportunity and flexibility, on a local level, to develop and implement innovative housing and self-sufficiency strategies to benefit public housing residents and Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP) participants.
• PHA is an equal‑opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity or ancestry, religion, age, disability, citizenship, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.