Public Safety Officer Sergeant- (Evergreen)

Prairie View A&M University; Prairie View (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Texas seeks a Public Safety Officer Sergeant to supervise and coordinate activities of security personnel. This role entails ensuring a safe campus environment through effective supervision, training of new officers, and engaging with the community. Candidates must have a high school diploma and relevant experience, along with strong communication and customer service skills.

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Customer service skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of Security Officers.
• Inspects uniforms and equipment.
• Orientates and trains new security officers in security procedures.
• Oversees overtime assignments and handles complaints against Security Officers.
• Patrols residence halls and other assignments when understaffed.
• Trains and orients new security officers in procedures and schedules training.
• Provides support at events (e.g., football games).
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Customer service

Effective communication

Education

High School graduation or equivalent

Advanced Security Officer rank with 18 months service

Job description

**Job Title**Public Safety Officer Sergeant- (Evergreen)**Agency**Prairie View A&M University**Department**University Police**Proposed Minimum Salary**Commensurate**Job Location**Prairie View, Texas**Job Type**Staff**Job Description**The Security Sergeant, under general supervision, presents a positive image of a concerned and capable security professional through bearing, demeanor and presence as duties are performed throughout campus in a highly visible manner. Supervises and coordinates activities of a shift of Security Officers.***This Evergreen position will be used by PVAMU*** ***UPD to hire multiple candidates for this role.*****Responsibilities:*** Supervises and coordinates activities of Security Officers. Observes Security Officers in the performances of their duties. Reviews other activities, enforces efficient performance as required. Inspects uniforms and equipment. Prepares and completes comprehensive monthly reports and statistics. Supervises Security Officers on overtime assignments. Takes care of complaints against Security Officers.* Patrols residence halls and fills other assignments when understaffed. Performs directed patrols on a daily basis.* Orientates and trains new security officers in security procedures. Schedules training of subordinates.* Provides support at special events, e.g. football games, yell practice.* Performs other duties as assigned.**Education and Experience:*** High School graduation or any equivalent combination of training and experience* Attainment of the Advanced Security Officer rank with a minimum of 18 months total service in the Security Officer Program or other comparable full-time employment.**Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:*** Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.* Customer service skills.* Ability to communicate effectively with all segments of the campus population.**Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:*** Must be able to obtain State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license within 30 days of employment. Inability to obtain State of Texas class “C” vehicle operator’s license may result in termination.**Other Requirements:*** Requires working outside. Applicant must successfully complete a background investigation to include but not limited to driving history, criminal background and credit history.* Must be able to travel to all PVAMU campuses, including the Northwest Houston Center and the College of Nursing, as needed.**Required Attachments:**Please attach all required documents listed belowin the attachment box labeled as either “Resume/CV or Resume/Cover Letter” on the application. Multiple attachments may be included in the “Resume/CV” or Resume/Cover Letter” attachment box. Any additional attachments provided outside of the required documents listed below are considered optional.* Resume or Curriculum Vitae* Cover Letter**Application Submission Guidelines:**All applicants are required to apply via our Career Site on or before the closing date indicated on the job posting. Applicant inquiries received via email and websites such as Indeed, HigherEdJobs, etc. will not be considered unless the individual has applied to the available position via thePVAMUCareer site.The required documents listed in the above "Required Attachments" section must be attached to the application prior to the job closing date indicated to ensure full consideration for the application submitted. Please contact the Office of Human Resource on or before the closing date indicated above at 936-261-1730 or [e-mail] should you need assistance with the online application process.**Background Check Requirements:**All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.For more than 140 years, Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) has been igniting passion in its students. With an established reputation for producing engineers, nurses, and educators, PVAMU offers baccalaureate degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degree programs through nine colleges and schools. The University has an enrollment of more than 8,500 students. Designated an institution of “the first class” in the Texas Constitution, PVAMU is the second-oldest public institution of higher education in the state and a member of The Texas A&M University System. The University is dedicated to fulfilling its land-grant mission of achieving excellence in teaching, research, and service. PVAMU is conveniently located near the rapidly growing residential and commercial area known as the Northwest Houston Corridor. The developing Northwest Houston Corridor offers newly developed suburban communities, a variety of shopping and dining near the Houston Premium Outlets and is a short, 35-minute commute into downtown Houston.