Sergeant, University Police Department

CSUSM Recruitment•San Marcos, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction of a commanding officer, the Sergeant is assigned primary responsibility as a working first line supervisor, in addition to general law enforcement and specialized work assignments performed by Police Officers and Corporals. The police sergeant typically performs general law enforcement work that includes some or all of the following: patrolling campus buildings and grounds on foot or vehicle; maintaining order; enforcing laws, rules and regulations; apprehending and processing violators; initiating police action; preparing and presenting oral, written and computer generated reports; providing assistance to campus personnel, students and the public in public safety matters; conduct presentations to the community; and serving as the watch commander; making work assignments, monitoring and reporting work activities, reviewing commendations/complaints, providing on the job training and assistance to subordinates, and other duties as assigned. Position Summary Sergeant This is a full-time, non-exempt position, which will lead toward permanent status following the successful completion of a probationary period. For a complete list of responsibilities and required qualifications, please review the position description linked at the top of the page.

Responsibilities

Patrolling campus buildings and grounds on foot or vehicle
Maintaining order
Enforcing laws, rules and regulations
Apprehending and processing violators
Initiating police action
Preparing and presenting oral, written and computer generated reports
Providing assistance to campus personnel, students and the public in public safety matters
Conduct presentations to the community
Serving as the watch commander
Making work assignments
Monitoring and reporting work activities
Reviewing commendations/complaints
Providing on the job training and assistance to subordinates
Other duties as assigned