SCOTs Sergeant: Threat-Assessment & Investigations Lead

Utah State University; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah State University Police Department seeks a SCOTs Sergeant to lead the specialized SCOTS division, supervising sworn and civilian staff and coordinating behavioral threat assessment and management across campus. You will oversee investigations, intelligence and strategic initiatives, partnering with university leaders, prosecutors, and external agencies.

This role blends administrative leadership with hands-on public-safety work in a complex higher-education environment.

Qualifications

• Current Utah POST Law Enforcement Officer certification.
• Extensive supervisory experience over police personnel.
• Experience in at least three SCOTs functional areas, such as investigations, intelligence, threat management.
• Ability to coordinate with prosecutors, university leadership, and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise SCOTS personnel; set priorities and accountability.
• Lead threat assessment and management program; coordinate TAMT.
• Oversee criminal investigations and liaise with prosecutors.
• Coordinate intelligence, data analytics, and strategic initiatives.
• Develop executive briefings and reports for command staff.
• Represent SCOTS in interagency collaborations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Criminal investigations

Threat assessment

Strategic planning

Data analysis

Executive briefings

Interagency coordination

Education

Utah POST certification

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Utah State University Police Department seeks a SCOTs Sergeant to lead the specialized SCOTS division, supervising sworn and civilian staff and coordinating behavioral threat assessment and management across campus. You will oversee investigations, intelligence and strategic initiatives, partnering with university leaders, prosecutors, and external agencies.

This role blends administrative leadership with hands-on public-safety work in a complex higher-education environment.