Police Sergeant

University of Missouri System•Saint Louis, MO

26d•$25 - $36

About The Position

Supervises police officers on an assigned shift and enforces university regulations and city and state laws as they apply to university property. Performs routine to complex assignments using existing procedures Conducts investigations, providing input and oversight as necessary Performs a variety of standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for audience understanding Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed Remains objective when handling various situations Tactfully handles sensitive information Assigns and reviews the work of other officers May mentor (or supervise as needed) others in completing duties Possesses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the Institutional Safety function Applies general knowledge developed through education and experience

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary.
Must obtain and maintain Missouri POST certification in accordance with current state requirements. Certification may be required prior to appointment and is mandatory once employed.
A valid driver's license is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired, is necessary.
Missouri POST certification.
A valid driver's license is required.

Responsibilities

Supervises police officers on an assigned shift and enforces university regulations and city and state laws as they apply to university property.
Performs routine to complex assignments using existing procedures
Conducts investigations, providing input and oversight as necessary
Performs a variety of standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary
Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems
Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations
Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for audience understanding
Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed
Remains objective when handling various situations
Tactfully handles sensitive information
Assigns and reviews the work of other officers
May mentor (or supervise as needed) others in completing duties