Campus Police III (Sergeant/Shift Supervisor)

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Salem, MA

1d • 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.
Please Note: There are three vacancies for this position.
DO NOT APPLY ON MASSCAREERS.
Applications submitted on MassCareers will not be considered.
Applicants must apply on the Salem State Career site to be considered.

Requirements

• Applicants must have at least (A) three years of full-time, or equivalent part-time experience in a governmental police force or in law enforcement work and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.
• An associate degree with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher with a major in police science, law enforcement or criminal justice may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.
• Applicant must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
• Appointee must be eligible for appointment as a special police officer under Chapter 147 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
• Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.
• This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees