Police Sergeant

University of Kansas•Lawrence, KS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Police Sergeant works under the guidance of the Captain, Deputy Police Chief, and Chief of Police. This position is responsible for the efficient operation of patrol, investigations and community affairs while providing the proper direction of Detectives/Police Officers in the performance of their duties. This position performs duties in accordance with departmental rules and regulations, state personnel regulations, state laws, city ordinances, law enforcement codes of ethics, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, and general principles of police work, and monitors subordinates for compliance with same. The Deputy Chief and/or Captain will brief the Sergeant on any special assignments or unusual circumstances, which may occur from time to time, providing all pertinent information. This position may be required to work special or emergency assignments with little or no notice at the discretion of the Chief of Police. This position requires driving of a state issued vehicle and requires a valid driver's license on date of hire and throughout employment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalency
Certified as a law enforcement officer
Three (3) years of commissioned law enforcement experience within six months of appointment date
Associate’s degree in criminal justice or related field
Four (4) years of commissioned law enforcement experience
One (1) year of supervisory experience
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must be 21 years of age by the time of appointment.
Must possess a valid driver's license by hire date and throughout employment.
Ability to qualify annually with duty weapon.
Must be in compliance with the University of Kansas Police Department policy: Personal Equipment, Apparel, Appearance and Grooming
Successful completion of background check, physical exam, psychological testing and drug screen.
Free of convictions, expunged convictions, and diversions for any crimes which are a felony or its equivalent under the uniform code of military justice imposed by any state or federal government (KSA 74-5605).
Must be free of any diversions, convictions and expunged convictions for any misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence or their equivalent under the uniform code of military justice imposed by any state or federal government (KSA 74-5605).
Must be able to perform all essential job functions and not pose a direct threat to the health and safety of self or others.

Responsibilities

Serve as a first-line supervisor within the Patrol or Investigations/Support Services Division.
Manage or assist with departmental functions such as Accreditation, Clery Act reporting, de-escalation statistics, stop-data statistics, and departmental policy implementation.
Organize, direct, assign, and review the work of Detectives and Police Officers.
Manage assigned shifts; review in-progress work and evaluate completed work through observation and report review to ensure proper delivery of police services.
Disseminate departmental information, policies, instructions, and assignments to personnel.
Prepare personal time records and review subordinates’ timesheets for accuracy and compliance.
Make purchase recommendations and complete associated purchasing procedures when needed.
Enforce departmental policies, rules, and regulations; initiate corrective action as appropriate.
Conduct probationary and annual performance evaluations for assigned employees.
Ensure compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action requirements in all supervisory responsibilities.
Represent the department as a liaison with university departments, community organizations, other law enforcement agencies, and student groups; may serve on University committees.
Provide and oversee community service or outreach programs as needed or requested.
Perform Detective or Police Officer duties, consistent with those position descriptions, when required by operational needs.
Respond to emergency situations and assume command of incidents until relieved by higher authority.
Carry out required duties with little or no notice, including extended hours, adverse weather, or special operational demands.
Conduct special assignments as designated by the department.
Analyze situations promptly and accurately; adopt effective and reasonable courses of action with consideration for hazards and circumstances.
Coordinate activities with other emergency agencies, University units, and departmental personnel during incident response.
Make notifications as required by department regulations during critical incidents or significant events.
Evaluate department performance during emergencies and recommend policy or procedural improvements.
Safe care and control of authorized equipment, firearms, and vehicles.
Maintain and develop proficiency with department-issued equipment including firearms, batons, handcuffs, and vehicles.
Maintain working knowledge of departmental computer systems necessary for patrol and supervisory duties.
Inspect personnel and equipment regularly for adherence to departmental policy and readiness.
Ensure inoperable or unsafe equipment is promptly reported for repair or replacement.
Perform additional duties as assigned.