SCOTs Sergeant: Investigations, Threat Management & Leadership

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University Police Department is seeking a SCOTs Sergeant to provide supervisory leadership over sworn and civilian personnel, including behavioral threat assessment and management functions. This role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, guides complex investigations, and supports strategic planning and executive briefings.

Ideal candidates have substantial supervisory law‑enforcement experience, a track record in at least three SCOTs areas, and a valid driver license.

Qualifications

• Current Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer certification.
• Substantial supervisory experience over sworn/civilian staff.
• Experience in at least three SCOTs functional areas (investigations, intelligence, threat management, analytics, etc.).
• Valid driver license and ability to meet university/POST requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides division leadership and administration, establishes priorities and accountability.
• Leads threat assessment and management programs with multidisciplinary partners.
• Supervises criminal investigations within SCOTS and university investigations.
• Oversees intelligence, open-source research, and strategic investigations.
• Participates in strategic planning, performance measures, and organizational development.
• Coordinates development of analytical products and executive briefings.
• Supports major events and special operations planning.
• Fosters university and interagency coordination.

Skills

USU POST certification

Supervisory experience

Threat assessment experience

Criminal investigations experience

Driver license

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred (psychology/criminal justice/behavioral science)

Job description

Utah State University Police Department is seeking a SCOTs Sergeant to provide supervisory leadership over sworn and civilian personnel, including behavioral threat assessment and management functions. This role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, guides complex investigations, and supports strategic planning and executive briefings.

Ideal candidates have substantial supervisory law‑enforcement experience, a track record in at least three SCOTs areas, and a valid driver license.