Sergeant

Jackson-State-University; Van Winkle (MS); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson State University is seeking a Patrol Sergeant to provide leadership for the shift and ensure compliance with policies and procedures while supervising subordinate personnel. The role includes directing performance, reviewing incident reports, and protecting life and property on campus.

Applicants must hold a BLEOST certification, have a high school diploma with at least 60 college hours, and three years of law enforcement experience. A college degree may substitute supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and at least 60 hours of college.
• Current BLEOST police certification.
• At least three years of law enforcement experience.
• Ability to work with officers and deal objectively with supervisors and subordinates.
• No serious disciplinary actions on file.
• In lieu of supervisory experience, a college degree from an accredited college or university is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for subordinate personnel on the shift.
• Ensure policy and procedure compliance; direct and evaluate performance; maintain personnel appraisals; review incident reports; protect life and property; manage equipment.
• Assign ditties as directed by Lieutenant, Captain and above.
• Oversee the shift in the absence of the Lieutenant.
• May work outside regular shift; perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Policy compliance

Incident report review

Team collaboration

Discipline awareness

Education

BLEOST certification

High school diploma

60 college hours

College degree (supervisor alternative)

Job description

The Department of Public Safety at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Sergeant position.

• The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for providing leadership for subordinate personnel on the shift.

• The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for ensuring the compliance of policies and procedures by designated personnel; assist in directing and evaluating job performance of subordinate personnel and maintaining documentation of performance appraisals; reviewing and approving incident reports of subordinate personnel; protection of life and property through enforcement of state laws and University policies and procedures; the assignment inspection and proper care of all equipment assigned to subordinate personnel.

• The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for all ditties assigned by the Lieutenant, Captain and above.

• The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for the shift in the absence of the Lieutenant.

• The Patrol Sergeant may be required to work outside of their regular shift assignments when needed and perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

• Other duties assigned.

• Applicant must have High School Diploma and at least 60 hours of college.

• Applicant must have current police certification from the State of Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Office Standards and Training (BLEOST).

• Applicant must have at least three years of law enforcement experience.

• Applicant must display the ability to work with all officers and the ability to deal objectively with supervisors and subordinate personnel.

• Applicant must not have any serious disciplinary actions on file.

• In lieu of supervisory experience, a college degree from an accredited college or university is accepted.