Public Safety Training & Onboarding Sergeant

University of St. Thomas; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Remission

Generous Retirement Contributions

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Fully Paid Insurance

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

The University of St. Thomas is seeking an Operations and Training Staff Sergeant in Public Safety to manage onboarding, training coordination, and the Field Training Officer program.

You will lead first-week onboarding, schedule instructors, and ensure new staff are equipped and integrated into field operations. You will also administer the FTO program, coordinate training activities, maintain manuals and records, and support compliance with university policies.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent plus three (3) years of progressively responsible public safety experience that demonstrates increasing responsibility in leadership, training, supervision, operations, or related functions.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass the self-defense and training programs within the first six months of training as a condition of employment.
• The initial training programs require day-time and night-time work in the first six months.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver first-week onboarding for new employees.
• Develop and maintain onboarding schedules from date of hire through completion of field training.
• Coordinate instructor schedules and classroom assignments.
• Ensure new employees receive required equipment, uniforms, access, and training resources.
• Coordinate onboarding logistics, classroom materials, and training locations.
• Support a consistent onboarding experience across all campuses.
• Coordinate and administer the department's Field Training Officer Program.
• Schedule Field Training Officer assignments and trainee rotations.
• Review Daily Observation Reports (DORs) for completeness, consistency, and quality.
• Maintain FTO manuals, evaluation documents, and program records.
• Coordinate training and development opportunities for Field Training Officers.
• Monitor trainee progress and recommend successful completion, additional training, or remedial training as appropriate.
• Maintain documentation supporting the FTO program.
• Coordinate training activities for new and current employees.
• Coordinate annual in-service training, mandatory recertifications, remedial training, and specialty training.
• Coordinate instructors, classroom space, equipment, and training logistics.
• Serve as instructor, backup instructor, or co-instructor for departmental training programs.
• Maintain instructor certifications as assigned.
• Coordinate outside instructors and training vendors when necessary.
• Assist with the development and revision of lesson plans and training materials.
• Maintain employee training records and certification files.
• Monitor certification expiration dates and required recertifications.
• Maintain lesson plans, instructor records, attendance documentation, and training files.
• Ensure training documentation is complete, accurate, and audit ready.
• Support compliance with University policies and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate staffing and scheduling for special events.
• Coordinate staffing for alcohol service events.
• Coordinate requests for outside law enforcement staffing.
• Verify attendance and reconcile actual hours worked.
• Coordinate event billing and cost recovery.
• Assist with operational planning for major events.
• Provide administrative support in scheduling, payroll, report distribution, and operational functions.
• Provide coverage for Administrative Sergeants during absences or increased workload.
• Assist with the Daily Crime Log and other administrative assignments as needed.
• Assist the Assistant Director with employee coaching, retraining, and disciplinary documentation.
• Support consistent application of departmental policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support to Sergeants to ensure documentation, training requirements, and operational responsibilities are completed.
• Assist with leadership development and mentoring opportunities for supervisors.

Job description

The University of St. Thomas is seeking an Operations and Training Staff Sergeant in Public Safety to manage onboarding, training coordination, and the Field Training Officer program.

You will lead first-week onboarding, schedule instructors, and ensure new staff are equipped and integrated into field operations. You will also administer the FTO program, coordinate training activities, maintain manuals and records, and support compliance with university policies.