Police Sergeant - Excellent Benefits!

Furman UniversityGreenville, SC
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About The Position

The Police Sergeant serves as a shift commander and campus law enforcement officer reporting to the Operations Division Lieutenant. The Sergeant will also be assigned supervisory duties for other security safety operations. Duties are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures regarding law enforcement, security, safety, and traffic services on the university campus.

Requirements

  • High School graduate with a minimum of 3 years of law enforcement experience.
  • Must have satisfactory compliance with job expectations to include but not limited to attendance, punctuality, completion of assignments and other duties as requested.
  • Must possess a valid SC Driver's License with a good driving record.
  • Must have completed the Criminal Justice Academy.
  • Prior law enforcement experience in a university setting preferred.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Prior law enforcement experience in a university setting preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Performs all of the duties of a Police Officer.
  • Supervises shift staff; staff work assignments; informs staff of policies and procedures and ensures compliance; training for new staff; staff development and counseling to improve staff's performance, correction of performance deficiencies, approves arrest decisions, reviews reports; prepares annual reports on evaluation of personnel and shift operations.
  • Manages and conducts case investigations. Develops officer knowledge of criminal procedures, laws, report writing and investigative skills.
  • Makes presentations to campus groups, represents the department in campus meetings, teams and committees. Works with individuals and groups in the resolution of conflicts.
  • Participates in and assists with in-service training programs. Serves as a field training officer for new officers.
  • Plans, coordinates, and supervises campus special events.
  • Completes additional tasks as assigned by the Chief of Police, which may include assignments to other duties such as dispatcher, office work, community service staff functions, and work in plain clothes assignments.
  • Follows all applicable policies, laws, and safety procedures.
  • Completes performance review process with supervisor/employees to understand job performance expectations and how they fit into the department and university goals.
  • Communicates openly and recognizes contributions of co-workers and supervisor.
  • Pursues professional development to keep pace with demands for services and information; including maintaining up to date information about the department and university.

Benefits

  • Night Shift Differential - $2 per hour for hours worked between 6 p.m. and 7 a.m.
  • 12-Hour Shifts - 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. or 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
  • Retention Bonuses ($1,000 at 1 year, $3,000 at 3 years, and $5,000 at 5 years of service)
  • Employee Wellness Program that includes time to work out on duty (when staffing permits)
  • Overtime: limited mandated overtime, but unlimited voluntary overtime opportunities
  • Retirement 403B - Furman contributes 5% of gross after 2 years; 10% of gross after 7 years (100% vested immediately; no match needed)
  • Vacation - 3 weeks accrued during first year
  • Sick Time - 10 days accrued each year
  • Holidays - 17 paid holidays including 4 floating holidays (plus double time pay for holidays worked)
  • Wellness Hours - 8 hours per month of additional paid leave during summer months
  • Gym Membership - free membership to the Furman fitness center for you and dependents
  • Tuition Benefits - FREE tuition for employee, spouse, and dependent children
  • Medical Insurance - excellent medical insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Entry Level

Industry

Educational Services

Education Level

High school or GED

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