Police Sergeant

University of Wisconsin Madison•Madison, WI

2d•$54

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Police Sergeant is to serve as the departments first line of supervision. This position is under the general supervision of a Police Lieutenant, Police Captain, or Director, and is responsible for the safety and security, on all University properties, of all staff, students and the general public. Police Sergeants are assigned to an operational area of the Department. Operational areas may include patrol and security services, personnel and human resources, special events, investigations, training, emergency management, access control and infrastructure security. Operational areas may change depending on changes in organization structure and/or operational focus. Each Police Sergeant is expected to be able to learn whichever operational area assigned as well as how that area interacts and impacts other operational areas. This Police Sergeant position has the responsibility for providing supervisory reports regarding services; ensuring compliance with mandates; leading, managing and supervising any personnel assigned; establishing goals; creating and communicating written directives and guidelines; creating and engaging and inclusive work environment; responding to and managing incidents, events and emergencies; providing leadership department-wide; planning and preparation for incidents, events and emergencies; building relationships with staff, key partners, other entities and the community.

Requirements

Minimum of 4 years of full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer.
Current Wisconsin Law Enforcement Certification or have been Wisconsin Law Enforcement certified within the past two years and eligible for immediate recertification as a Law Enforcement Officer in Wisconsin.
This position requires a valid Wisconsin Driver's License with a minimum of 2 years driving experience and also meets UW Risk Management Standards.
Candidates must pass the initial application screening, all steps of the hiring process, an extensive background investigation including past employment, reference checks, social media check, credit history, drug screen, and medical and psychological examination prior to beginning employment.
Applicants not meeting these criteria will not be considered

Nice To Haves

Incident Command System (ICS) 100 & 200
Bachelor’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Schedules logistics and resources to protection of life, property, and the preservation of peace and good order; and provides emergency aid to the institutional community
Provides leadership, mentoring and coaching to unit staff
May exercise supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 FTE or equivalent employees
Engages in problem solving, threat assessment/mitigation and conflict resolution for a wide range of issues and incidents involving citizens, groups, campus entities, government agencies, businesses, leaders, and others
Develops and communicates directives to staff and monitors compliance with rules and regulations
Required to work special events as assigned by the department.