Sergeant

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh Public Safety department is seeking a Staff Police Sergeant to supervise police officers and security guards, oversee campus patrols, and assist in training and evaluation. You will regulate criminal activity, prepare testimony for legal proceedings, and provide special security upon university request.

Minimum qualifications include a Bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience, and Act 120 certification, with on-campus work arrangements and full-time status.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience.
• Act 120 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Supervises police officers and security guards.
• Assists in training and evaluation of police officers.
• Regulates criminal activity and responds to violations as indicated by law.
• Oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic and enforces related laws.
• Patrols areas on and around campus.
• Prepares testimony for legal proceedings.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Supervises police officers and security guards and assists in training and evaluation of police officers. Regulates criminal activity, oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic, patrols on and around campus, prepares testimony for legal proceedings, and provides special security upon University request.

Public Safety

Supervises police officers and security guards and assists in training and evaluation of police officers.

Regulates criminal activity, oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic, patrols on and around campus,

P repares testimony for legal proceedings and provides special security upon university request.

Essential Functions

• Assists in training and evaluation of police officers.
• Supervises officers and responds to any issues that arise
• Regulates criminal activity and responds to violations as indicated by the law.
• Oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic and enforces laws as they relate to the road.
• Patrols areas on and around campus.
• Detects and responds to criminal activity
• Prepares testimony for any legal proceeding and remains valuable through any investigations.
• Provides special security services at the University’s request.

The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Physical Effort

Ability to communicate over phone/radio. Provide security protection for the campus community. Requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and successfully pass any required firearms qualifications required by the department.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Police Sergeant

Job Family

Safety & Security

Job Sub-Family

Police

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

No

Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification

Minimum years of experience-2 years; Minimum education level required-Bachelor's degree: Act 120 certified

Work Schedule

varies by need

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range

TBD BasedUpon Qualifications

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Not Applicable