Life Safety Sergeant (Overnights)

College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University, Order of Saint Benedict • College of Saint Benedict/Saint John's University - St. Joseph, MN

10d • Onsite

About The Position

The Life Safety department at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Life Safety Sergeant. This role reports to the Director of Life Safety Services and serves as both a working patrol officer and the department's primary shift supervisor. The Sergeant serves as Officer in Charge (OIC) in the Director's absence, exercising full departmental authority. The Sergeant also leads field training, maintains proficiency across all departmental technology platforms, and holds Campus Security Authority (CSA) designation under the Clery Act. The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University are committed to an inclusive environment and offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three or more years of experience in campus security, law enforcement, or emergency services, with prior shift leadership or supervisory experience.
• Current CPR/AED certification.
• Possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license.
• Successful completion of a comprehensive criminal background check, drug testing and psychological evaluation consistent with Minnesota law and institutional policy.
• Demonstrated ability to manage a wide range of situations with calmness and authority, maintaining composure and control in both high-stress and routine scenarios.
• Proficiency with records management or incident reporting platforms; ability to learn Lenel, Omnigo, Motorola BWC, and VisionWorks.
• Willingness and ability to work the primary shift (4:00 PM – 2:00 AM), rotating weekends, and available for emergency call back as essential staff.
• Strong written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency.

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, public safety, or a related field preferred.
• EMR or EMT-Basic certification required within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Officer in Charge (OIC) in the Director's absence, exercising full departmental command authority, serving as the primary Life Safety liaison to the Campus Action and Response Team (CART), and briefing the Director on all significant decisions and incidents.
• Lead shift operations including pre-shift briefings, officer assignments, incident command, and real-time performance coaching.
• Review and approve all incident reports, Daily Crime Log entries, and shift documentation before submission.
• Manage scheduling, leave requests, overtime, and shift coverage in coordination with the Director.
• Maintain the evidence room including chain of custody, inventory, and disposition records.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and performance evaluation of officers and student officers.
• Conduct active patrol of campus buildings, grounds, roadways, and parking areas on foot, bicycle, or vehicle throughout the assigned shift.
• Respond to all calls for service: fire alarms, medical emergencies, criminal complaints, security breaches, traffic incidents, and requests for assistance.
• Conduct criminal and policy investigations; prepare complete, accurate reports and forward to appropriate authorities.
• Enforce traffic and parking regulations; provide traffic and crowd control, and coordinate security and parking for campus events and major activities.
• Respond to incidents involving the Abbey, Preparatory School, HMML, and Liturgical Press per applicable protocol.
• Monitor Lenel OnGuard access control events, respond to alarms, and document anomalies during shift.
• Complete and approve all incident reports, activity logs, and crime log entries using Omnigo; ensure officer compliance with documentation standards.
• Activate Motorola Body-Worn Camera (BWC) per policy on all appropriate contacts; ensure officer compliance; retrieve footage as directed; maintain radio discipline and equipment readiness.
• Access VisionWorks CCTV footage in support of active investigations; report camera outages and system issues.
• Serve as a qualified Field Training Officer (FTO) or coordinate FTO assignments for new hires through all training phases.
• Maintain FTO documentation including Daily Observation Reports, evaluations, and final sign-off records.
• Develop and deliver ongoing staff training covering patrol procedures, emergency response, de-escalation, ICS, ALERRT, BWC, Omnigo, Clery CSA obligations, and fire safety.
• Ensure accurate, timely Daily Crime Log entries for all Clery-reportable incidents occurring during assigned shift.
• Issue or support Timely Warning Notices and Emergency Notifications as directed or while serving as OIC.
• Complete annual CSA training; support the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report process through complete shift documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more
• $1,000 sign-on bonus valid through August 31, 2026.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED