Patrol Sergeant

Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary • Fort Worth, TX

13h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Texas state certified sworn police officer, in a uniformed capacity, the Patrol Corporal assists the Patrol Lieutenant in providing supervisory oversight to the Patrol Division across all shifts. The Patrol Corporal assists the Chief of Police and Patrol Lieutenant with creating the department vision and establishing mission and policy for the department. The Patrol Corporal provides direction with regard to the implementation of mission and policy changes. The Patrol Corporal is a first line supervisor and will provide supervisory oversight during those hours when the Command Staff is not present on campus.

Requirements

• Certification as a licensed peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge and understanding of police protocols, procedures and methodology, to include Arrest, Search and Seizure law.
• Knowledge of City Ordinance, Federal, State and local laws and statutes.
• Possess a strong work ethic and initiative.
• Must possess a valid Texas Drivers License
• A minimum of 10 years of professional law enforcement experience is preferred
• Successful completion of background check, Motor Vehicle Report, drug test and credit check may be required
• Must have or be able to obtain a TCOLE certification.
• Ability to provide valid U.S. Work Authorization
• The candidate must be a professing Christ follower who possesses a strong commitment to the mission and core values of Southwestern Seminary and Texas Baptist College, possess a clear understanding of Southern Baptist heritage and culture, and agrees to serve in accordance with and not contrary to the current edition of the Baptist Faith and Message.

Nice To Haves

• An Advanced Peace Officer certification is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory oversight to the Patrol Division in the absence of the Command Staff
• Familiar with current policing tactics and strategies
• Train newly hired officers on policy, procedures and expectations for a SWBTS Police Officer
• Respond to radio calls for service and engage in self-initiated police activity
• Implement Community Based Policing strategies to coincide with the various housing communities on campus
• Establish, promote and maintain a professional working relationship with the City of Fort Worth Police Department
• Assist the Command Staff in the development, prioritization and implementation of strategies to enhance the overall safety of the campus
• Develop and implement department training programs to include firearms training, defensive tactics training, and any other training deemed necessary by the Chain of Command, TCOLE, or TPCA Best Practices Accreditation requirements
• Perform any duties assigned by the Chief of Police or the Patrol Lieutenant

Benefits

• Southwestern offers a best in class benefit package which includes family medical, family life insurance, long-term disability, 10% retirement contribution, HSA contributions, 3 weeks of paid time off, and 14 holidays.
• Southwestern offers access to voluntary products such as dental, vision, additional life insurance, HSA contributions, Flex accounts, retirement contributions, short term disability, personal accident, critical care, hospital indemnity, identity theft protection and pet insurance at reduced group rates for employees and their dependents.
• Our work environment benefits from a 37.5-hour workweek which upholds a Standard of Christian Commitment and enjoys a beautifully maintained campus free parking for full-time employees, access to our libraries, recreation and aerobics center, medical clinic, cafeteria and coffee shop, faculty and staff meal plans , and Employee Tuition Benefit (up to 50% discount).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees