POLICE SERGEANT

Job Description

Supervises police officers on an assigned shift and enforces university regulations and city and state laws as they apply to university property.

• Performs routine to complex assignments using existing procedures
• Conducts investigations, providing input and oversight as necessary
• Performs a variety of standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary
• Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems
• Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations
• Has limited impact on own work team
• Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
• Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for audience understanding
• Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed
• Remains objective when handling various situations
• Tactfully handles sensitive information
• Other duties as assigned
• Assigns and reviews work of other officers
• May mentor (or supervise as needed) others in completing duties
• Possesses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices and procedures within the Institutional Safety function
• Applies general knowledge developed through education and experiences

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. The University will not sponsor applicants for this position for employment visas.

Shift

40 hours, rotating shifts

Salary

Pay commensurate with education and experience.
Hiring Range: $22.82- $31.48 Hourly
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: Police Sergeant

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
• Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment, but it is required once job is started
• A valid driver’s license is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of police experience, including training and experience sufficient to meet current state certification standards for police officer is necessary.
• Missouri POST certification must be obtained within a reasonable period after employment; commission to active officer duties will begin after certification is obtained. Missouri POST certification may be required prior to employment by the local campus office, based on current staffing needs.
• A valid driver’s license is required

Application Materials

Applicants must prepare a cover letter and current resume. Documents should be packaged as a single PDF and submitted through the university online submission system.

Inclusive Excellence Statement

As one of the most culturally and ethnically diverse campuses in Missouri, UMSL is committed to maintaining a climate where all students, faculty, staff and visitors can explore their interests, refine their talents and flourish. Inclusive excellence is embedded in our strategic plan which focuses on actions to recruit and retain diverse students and employees and promote activities that encourage civil and constructive discourse, reasoned thought and sustained dialogue in an environment of inclusion, respect and appreciation.

Benefit Eligibility

The University of Missouri - St. Louis offers benefit-eligible employees a wide variety of benefits including: health, dental and vision coverage effective on the first day of employment, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents and employee and dependent life insurance. For more information about our benefits, please visit:

https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America.

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