Sergeant - Pittsburgh, PA

VetJobs; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh seeks a Police Sergeant to supervise campus police officers and security staff, oversee patrols, and coordinate training and evaluations. You will assist in enforcing laws and providing security across the campus.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree, at least two years of relevant experience, and Act 120 certification. The position is on-campus, with varied shifts and a strong commitment to equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in security or law enforcement.
• Act 120 certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in training and evaluation of police officers.
• Supervises officers and responds to issues that arise.
• Regulates criminal activity and enforces laws as they relate to the campus.
• Oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic and enforces laws related to the road.
• Patrols areas on campus.
• Detects and responds to criminal activity; prepares testimony for legal proceedings.
• Provides special security services at the University's request.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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's 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

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

Auto req ID

485498BR

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

City

Pittsburgh

State

Pennsylvania

Job Category

Security

Job Code

Education Educational and Training Services

Affiliate Sponsor

Pitt