Police Sergeant

The George Washington University; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits

Onsite work

Job summary

The George Washington University Police Department seeks a Police Sergeant to lead a shift, supervise patrol officers, and uphold safety across GW’s Washington, DC campuses. The role reports to the Police Lieutenant and requires strong leadership, policy enforcement, and collaboration with internal teams and external agencies.

Qualified candidates will have a relevant law enforcement background, supervisory experience, and DC licensure eligibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional police experience; supervisory experience required
• Must meet DC SOMB license requirements and complete background checks
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work rotating shifts and on-site campus settings

Responsibilities

• Provide campus protection and service to faculty, staff, and students
• Oversee day-to-day activities of university community policing services
• Collaborate with Shift Lieutenant on scheduling and staffing
• Review and update police department policies and procedures
• Assist in equipment evaluation and procurement to improve security
• Conduct performance evaluations and plan staffing needs

Skills

Communication skills

Supervisory experience

Policy enforcement

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Sergeant. Our goal is to be the premier university law enforcement agency in the region; best paid, best equipped and best trained. The GW Police Department is responsible for providing primary law enforcement and public safety service to a diverse university population of 25,000 students, faculty, and staff across two urban campuses located in Washington, D.C. The department is committed to encouraging professional growth and development of its officers and takes a progressive approach to promote public safety and community engagement centered on its core values of accountability, trust, and transparency. If this is what you want in a career, GWPD is looking for you.

Posting Details

I. Job Overview

Job Description Summary:

The George Washington University Police Department is seeking highly motivated individuals for the position of Police Sergeant. Our goal is to be the premier university law enforcement agency in the region; best paid, best equipped and best trained. The GW Police Department is responsible for providing primary law enforcement and public safety service to a diverse university population of 25,000 students, faculty, and staff across two urban campuses located in Washington, D.C. The department is committed to encouraging professional growth and development of its officers and takes a progressive approach to promote public safety and community engagement centered on its core values of accountability, trust, and transparency. If this is what you want in a career, GWPD is looking for you.

Reporting to the Police Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant serves as the first-line supervisor for their assigned shift within the George Washington Police Department ( GWPD ). This position supervises the patrol division and is responsible for providing protection of persons and property on campus of George Washington University by utilizing police skills and patrolling techniques to maintain a safe environment. The Sergeant provides security and protection to the University community, by patrolling areas or buildings to enforce D.C. laws and GW administrative ordinances, to include providing on‑site supervision over officers during emergency and routine situations during a shift.

This position manages the preparation of daily assignments and the weekly duty roster, based upon observation and assessment of individual officer skills/performance levels, relative to scheduled protective services activities or special requests. Acts on behalf of the Lieutenant during his/her absence, to include approving and posting the weekly duty roster, or special assignments. The Sergeant will also serve as a liaison with other departments during events or incidents and with outside law enforcement agencies.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Provide faculty, staff and students highly efficient and professional protection and service by being present and interacting with the campus community
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the University’s community law enforcement services
• Works with the Shift Lieutenant for appropriate scheduling of officers to ensure adequate shift coverage, vacation relief, and call-off replacement. May coordinate and schedule additional security at various special activities and events on campus, as needed
• Partners with the Shift Lieutenant to plan and execute shift meetings, roll call, to ensure overall information is shared with assigned shifts
• Participates in reviewing and updating GWPD’s policies and procedures. Provides subject matter expertise to ensure they are accurate and enforceable
• Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment, supplies or special materials to improve security enforcement
• Conducts Performance Management evaluations of officers for their assigned shift and assists the Shift Lieutenant in determining future staffing needs
• Monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements
• Reviews body worn and in-car camera video associated with incident reports prior to approving reports to ensure compliance with department policy
• Ensures all Community Policing activities are appropriately and timely documented in ARMS for tracking and review
• Reviews all necessary administrative forms/reports related to Public Safety incidents and operations approve reports written and submitted by officers, and assists Security Officers, as needed
• Ensures reports are completed accurately and timely
• Testifies in court or administrative hearings concerning violations or offenses
• Liaises with law enforcement staff regarding crime prevention measures
• Attends and participates in various meetings pertaining to Community Policing operations and services
• May serve on special assignments such as but not limited to: Recruitment, Training, Evidence/Property and Crime Prevention
• Perform the requisite duties of Campus Police Officer as needed, and may be required to work weekends, holidays and/or different shifts than regularly assigned

Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 5 years of relevant professional experience as a police officer; internally or within a federal, state, military, or municipality to include at least three years of functional supervisory experience is necessary, or, a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus one year of relevant professional experience. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Must meet the requirements to possess a SPO License through DC’s Metropolitan Police Department, Security Officers Management Branch ( SOMB ) as described in DC Municipal Regulations Title 6-A, Chapter 11 within 120 days of employment.

Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be able to possess and maintain a District of Columbia Special Police Commission and meet the prescribed requirements and qualifications associated with commission to include firearms and other weapon systems
• Prior to employment, the final candidate will need to successfully complete a physical, drug screen and mental examination, which has been approved by the GW Police Department
• Must have completed an accredited state or federal law enforcement training academy to include the District of Columbia
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive GW vehicles as per University Policy for entire duration of employment within this role
• Proof of U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age as required by the MPD , SOMB
• Maintain proficiency with firearms and police equipment and weaponry throughout the duration of employment
• Must be available to work rotating shifts

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient knowledge of criminal law, rules, and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act Experience in a University or comparable non-profit environment is preferred

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Commitment to GW’s values
• Intellectual, professional and a person of integrity
• Honest, with the highest ethical standards
• Passionate, collaborative, strategic, and smart with a hands‑on, roll‑up‑the‑sleeves orientation
• Ability to work independently. Self‑starter; hard‑worker. Takes the initiative; very high energy
• Personally accountable. Assumes ownership, control, and accountability for all areas of responsibility and commitments made to others
• Sincere, open, and direct communicator. Puts organizational interests above self‑ interests and is comfortable expressing candid opinions
• Highest levels of responsiveness
• Combination of strong intellect that is combined with a practical and realistic common sense understanding of how to get things done
• Ability to demonstrate initiative, a strong desire to succeed and exert the extraordinary effort often required
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high growth, entrepreneurial environment
• Ability to work with faculty and staff in a respectful way
• Establish trust and credibility with institutional leadership and across the University
• Seeks win‑win solutions to help foster continued integration and collaboration
• Flexible and receptive to change
• A positive can‑do attitude

Hiring Range

$67,660.76 - $89,572.27

GW Staff Approach to Pay

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Healthcare Benefits

GW offers a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life & disability insurance, time off & leave, retirement savings, tuition, well-being and various voluntary benefits. For program details and eligibility, please visit https://hr.gwu.edu/benefits-programs.

II. JOB DETAILS

Campus Location: Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.

College/School/Department: Division of Safety and Operation

Family Safety and Facilities

Sub-Family Campus Police - Administrative

Stream Management

Level Level 1

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule: 0600-1600, 1400-0000, or 2200-0800

Will this job require the employee to work on site? Yes

Employee Onsite Status Essential onsite

Telework: No

Required Background Check: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search

Internal Applicants Only?

No

Posting Number:

S014177

Job Open Date:

07/14/2026

Background Screening

Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.

EEO Statement

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.