Sergeant - Public Safety

Brandeis University•Waltham, MA

11d•$95,800 - $104,000•Onsite

About The Position

Brandeis University is seeking a Police Sergeant to join the Public Safety/Campus Police Department. This role is responsible for managing and supervising campus police, security staff, and parking monitors to ensure 24/7 coverage and maintain a safe and secure environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors. The Sergeant makes critical decisions regarding public safety, student issues, community living, crime prevention, and medical aid, and implements crime prevention programs. This position also involves investigating crimes, potentially pursuing prosecution, maintaining incident records, and may act as a liaison to the Waltham Police department and a Conduct Officer for the student conduct system. Additionally, the Sergeant may supervise student workers in public safety roles.

Requirements

Police Academy graduate.
Must meet the State Police requirements for obtaining Special State Police Officer powers.
Current license to carry firearms.
First Responder.
CPR.
Sexual Assault Investigator.
Background Investigator.
Non-violent crisis intervention.
CJIS (criminal justice information systems) computer operator.
3-5 years’ work experience.

Nice To Haves

B.A./B.S. preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervises police officers, security staff, and parking monitors.
May supervise student workers.
Administers the normal daily functions and routine assignments related to the protection and usage of university buildings and grounds and related to the general safety and well-being of all university constituents.
The Police Sergeant is the highest ranking official after hours and during weekends and holidays, tasked with making appropriate decisions as to who needs to be contacted for emergencies and/or general repairs etc.
Oversees all functions held on university property to insure the safety of those attending.
Coordinates criminal investigations with the Massachusetts trial courts and other police departments.
Responsible for all written reports and newspaper media logs for all criminal and non-criminal events taking place within the community.
Responsible for checking other police officers’ reports for accuracy.
Responsible for triaging and logging calls, including notifying the appropriate personnel depending on the type of call (security issue, medical assistance, repairs, etc.)
Responsible for filling shift coverage, special event assignments, and weekly staff rosters.
Maintains the campus alarm system to insure proper operation and makes any needed changes to provide the best security possible.
Implements crime prevention initiatives.
Supervises the maintenance of roadways for emergency vehicle access.