Campus Police III (Sergeant/Shift Supervisor)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Salem, MA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Campus Police Officer III, Sergeant/Shift Supervisor for the Salem State University Police Department is a critical leadership role responsible for the direct oversight, operational readiness, and professional conduct of a multi-disciplinary team. Serving as a primary field commander, the incumbent exercises direct supervision over security, law enforcement, and clerical personnel, ensuring that all shift activities strictly adhere to the laws of the Commonwealth, university policies, and departmental standards. This position balances high-stakes operational management, including assuming command during major incidents and serving as the after-hours liaison to university leadership, with active personnel development through mentoring, and the rigorous oversight of incident reporting. By fostering community partnerships and maintaining a proactive, disciplined presence, the sergeant ensures the continuous protection of life and property while upholding the integrity and professional standards of the university’s safety operations.

Requirements

At least three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in a governmental police force or in law enforcement work.
Of the experience in a governmental police force or law enforcement work, at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity.
Current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
Eligibility for appointment as a special police officer under Chapter 147 of the Massachusetts General Laws.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree
Previous supervisory experience
Experience working in a high education environment
Ability to mentor, train and motivate officers in a professional law enforcement setting

Responsibilities

Direct oversight, operational readiness, and professional conduct of a multi-disciplinary team.
Serve as a primary field commander.
Exercise direct supervision over security, law enforcement, and clerical personnel.
Ensure all shift activities strictly adhere to the laws of the Commonwealth, university policies, and departmental standards.
Assume command during major incidents.
Serve as the after-hours liaison to university leadership.
Active personnel development through mentoring.
Rigorous oversight of incident reporting.
Foster community partnerships.
Maintain a proactive, disciplined presence.
Ensure the continuous protection of life and property.
Uphold the integrity and professional standards of the university’s safety operations.