Sergeant of Security

County of Bucks; Doylestown (Bucks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

COUNTY OF BUCKS in Doylestown, PA seeks a Sergeant of Security to supervise Peace Officers across multiple county facilities. The role focuses on safety, scheduling, and enforcement of security protocols to protect employees and visitors.

You will oversee hiring, discipline, post assignments, rounds, and response to emergencies, ensuring professional conduct and effective coverage throughout all assigned sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus additional recognized courses in police administration.
• Two years' experience in a supervisor capacity.
• Capable of working shift work and maintaining physical and mental fitness.
• Positive attendance record and good communication skills.
• Mature and courteous manners; enforce regulations impartially.
• Instruct, supervise and correct subordinates; establish effective relationships.
• Must possess and maintain Act 235 (Lethal Weapons Certification) and a valid driver's license.
• Equivalent training/experience/education will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates and corrects general security duties performed. Schedules Peace Officers duty tours.
• Responsible for welfare and safety of County employees and visitors.
• Inspects officers for appearance and on-duty status per schedule.
• Responsible for Peace Officer Trainee hiring process.
• Responsible for all disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assigns Peace Officers to various posts throughout the responsible areas.
• Frequently makes rounds to ensure proper coverage and performance.
• Supervises protection and security of County property and equipment from damage or theft.
• Reports fires, safety hazards and illegal activities and takes corrective measures.
• Supervises detention of persons causing damage; ensures not moved illegally.
• Provides emergency assistance and promotes a positive work environment.
• Reports unusual conditions or questionable items to the Director/Lieutenant.
• Performs similar or related duties as required.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Enforce rules

Shift management

Act 235 weapons

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent + police administration courses

Two years' supervisory experience

Job description

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• JOB TITLE:** Sergeant of Security **JOB CODE:** 0673
• DEPARTMENT:** Security **UNION:** 00

COUNTY OF BUCKS

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• JOB TITLE:** Sergeant of Security **JOB CODE:** 0673
• DEPARTMENT:** Security **UNION:** 00

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• FLSA STATUS:** Non-Exempt **GRADE:**

POSITION SUMMARY**:

Supervises Peace Officers in the Security Department at the Administration Building, Justice Center, Neshaminy Manor Complex, Lower Bucks Government Service Center Complex and all Magisterial District Courts as assigned. Supervises and is responsible for the safety and protection of any individual within patrol areas.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

• Supervises, coordinates and corrects general security duties performed. Schedules Peace Officers duty tours
• Responsible for welfare and safety of County employees and visitors.
• Ensures all Peace Officers are on duty per schedule; inspects them for appearance.
• Responsible for Peace Officer Trainee hiring process.
• Responsible for all disciplinary actions as needed.
• Assigns Peace Officers to various posts throughout the responsible areas.
• Frequently makes rounds of areas of responsibility to ensure proper coverage, observe Peace Officers performance and routine operations
• Supervises protection and security of County property and equipment from damage or theft.
• Reports fires, safety hazards and illegal activities of persons on County property and takes necessary measures to correct.
• Supervises detention of persons causing physical damage to an individual or County property.
• Ensures that materials or equipment are not moved illegally.
• Provides emergency assistance to people needing help and those requiring the services of governmental agencies in an effective and efficient manner.
• Supervises and promotes positive work environment for pleasant attitudes of citizens toward governmental agencies.
• Reports unusual conditions or questionable items to the Director/Lieutenant.
• Performs similar or related duties as required.

Qualifications Required

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirement listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus additional recognized courses in police administration.
• Two years' experience in a supervisor capacity.
• Must be in continued good condition, both physically and mentally and capable of working shift work.
• Must have a positive attendance record.
• Must have good communication skills
• Mature and courteous manner is essential
• Ability to tactfully, firmly and impartially enforce regulations
• Ability to instruct, supervise and correct subordinates
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates and associates
• Must possess and maintain Act 235 (Lethal Weapons Certification).
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Equivalent training/experience/education will be taken into consideration.
• A pre-employment physical must be passed prior to being hired.