Public Safety Sergeant, Multiple Vacancies (College Wide)

Broward College; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare insurance

FRS Pension Plan

Wellness Program

Vacation/Paid Time Off

Paid Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance for employees and%

Job summary

Broward College is seeking a Public Safety Sergeant to lead Public Safety Officers, supervise shifts, and support campus safety initiatives.

The role emphasizes coaching staff, coordinating investigations, delivering training, and engaging with students and staff to uphold a safe learning environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Associate degree or sixty (60) college credit hours preferred.
• Four (4) years in public safety or related field; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• CPR with AED certification within six (6) months of hire; valid Florida Class D Security Officer License or active law‑enforcement certification; valid Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable; conduct performance appraisals; support departmental mission.
• Coordinate officer schedules, review paperwork, assist investigations, and participate in hiring new officers.
• Conduct daily roll calls, provide training, present to community groups, represent department at meetings, and provide courtroom testimony as required.
• Provide support to the community through parking enforcement, building checks, emergency response, and special event details.

Skills

Campus public safety

Law enforcement knowledge

Fire/life safety

Criminal law

Civil law

FERPA

Clery Act

Communication

Leadership

Teaching/coaching

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or 60 college credits preferred

Job description

Job Profile Summary

A Public Safety Sergeant is responsible for ensuring a safe learning and working environment, providing leadership and support to Public Safety Officers, and fostering a collaborative relationship with the campus community.

Eligible veterans and their spouses may claim Veterans’ Preference pursuant to Florida Statute 295. Veterans must provide required documentation when submitting their application.

Work Shift: Varies – Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Essential Functions

• Supervision (50%) – Coach, mentor, and hold staff accountable; conduct performance appraisals; support departmental mission.
• Administrative (15%) – Coordinate officer schedules, review paperwork, assist investigations, and participate in hiring new officers.
• Communication (15%) – Conduct daily roll calls, provide training, present to community groups, represent department at meetings, and provide courtroom testimony as required.
• Patrol (20%) – Provide support to the community through parking enforcement, building checks, emergency response, and special event details.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High School diploma or equivalent. Associate degree or sixty (60) college credit hours preferred.
• Minimum Experience: Four (4) years in public safety or related field; prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Minimum Certification/Licenses: CPR with AED certification within six (6) months of hire; valid Florida Class D Security Officer License or active law‑enforcement certification; valid Florida Driver’s License within 30 days of start date.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Basic knowledge of campus public safety, law enforcement, fire/life safety techniques, criminal and civil law, FERPA, and the Clery Act.
• Knowledge of current technologies, including computers, mobile applications, camera systems, and access control systems.
• Communication skills – written report writing, verbal radio communications, active listening, critical thinking, leadership, management, cognitive empathy, and teaching/coaching.
• Commitment to departmental values: collaboration, service, honesty, accountability, respect, professionalism.
• Decision‑making under adverse conditions with sound judgment.
• Ability to work with students, faculty, staff, and the public.
• Emotional intelligence and cultural awareness.

Benefits

• Affordable high‑quality healthcare insurance (medical, dental & vision).
• Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or FRS Investment Plan.
• Wellness Program.
• Vacation/Paid Time Off, Winter and Spring Break.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement for employees and family members.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups—including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.