Full Time - Patrol Sergeant

Blinn College•Brenham, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the enforcement of the laws and departmental policy through effective supervision and the daily management of assigned personnel. This role involves patrol responsibilities, including responding to calls for service and daily patrols of assigned campuses. The Patrol Sergeant will provide first-line supervision, examine and approve daily reports, coordinate work assignments, and keep the Lieutenant informed of general conditions. This position is responsible for disseminating administrative directives and policies, ensuring their implementation, and assisting in the coordination of special events. The Sergeant will evaluate, counsel, and advise subordinates, prepare and forward reports, and approve/disapprove personnel leave requests. Additionally, the role is responsible for the condition and repair of patrol equipment and vehicles, as well as the work performance of all assigned personnel, including conducting performance evaluations.

Requirements

Must be a current member of the Blinn College Police Department
High school graduation or equivalent
A minimum of 4 years experience as a police officer
Intermediate TCOLE certification and/or Basic with ability to obtain Intermediate within 1 year of appointment.
Have the ability to use a variety of police and clerical equipment.
Have the ability to effectively communicate with all segments of the college.
Be able to function under adverse stressful conditions.
Successfully complete first line supervision course.
No Disciplinary action within the past 12 months.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with instructors, staff, administration, students, the general public and outside agencies.
Must possess strong interpersonal verbal and written communication skills.
State of Texas Class C driver license.

Nice To Haves

Advanced TCOLE certification
Associate degree
Previous first line supervision experience or mid-management level supervision.
Ability to operate patrol vehicle and assigned equipment
Ability to navigate software used by the Blinn College District Police Department

Responsibilities

Patrol responsibilities, includes responding to calls for service and daily patrols of campuses assigned.
Responsible for first line supervision of assigned personnel
Examines and approves daily reports and coordinates work assignments.
Keeps Lieutenant advised of the general conditions of the shifts.
Disseminates administrative directives and policies and ensures implementation.
Assist in the coordination of special events.
Evaluates, counsels and advises subordinates.
Prepares and forwards complete daily, weekly and monthly reports.
Approves/disapproves all personnel leave requests.
Responsible for the condition and the repair of all patrol equipment and vehicles.
Responsible for all assigned personnel work performance.
Evaluates the performance of all assigned personnel and forwards all evaluation to the Lieutenant.