Sergeant, Marian University Police Department

Marian University • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Sergeant position with the Marian University Police Department (MUPD). The Sergeant will promote our Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by being a fundamentally first-line law enforcement supervisor. The defining differentiator isn't simply greater technical police knowledge; it is the responsibility for people, performance, shift operations, accountability, training, documentation quality, and departmental execution.

Requirements

• ILEA Certification required.
• Current Marian University Police Officer in good standing.
• Demonstrated leadership in supporting departmental growth and improvement.
• Week of on call coverage per month
• Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, collaborative, and able to work independently with colleagues throughout the university and in the community.
• Demonstrated commitment to multicultural competence, best practices in community policing, high ethical standards, and community service/engagement.
• Work hours necessary to perform job requirements satisfactorily on a regular basis.
• Manage absence from work in responsible manner to ensure service to clients, work teams, and coworkers.
• Comply with Marian University policies and practices and seeking clarification of them when necessary.
• Strong attention to detail and basic data-entry skills.
• Shows courtesy and respect in interactions with fellow employees, students subordinates, and supervisors
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Actively engage the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values and honoring the legacy of the founding congregation through transformative education, unity in diversity, leadership through service, integrating faith and life, and institutional policies.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, coach, and mentor employees; plan, assign, and direct work; establish expectations and accountability; conduct 1:1 meetings and shift briefings; address complaints and resolve employee issues; provide input on performance evaluations.
• Serve as Watch Commander during assigned patrol shifts; oversee departmental field activities; assign officers and public safety personnel to shifts and duties; establish work objectives; monitor operations and ensure appropriate response to incidents and calls for service.
• Provide ongoing training and development to officers; coordinate and oversee proficiency in constitutional law, arrest and detention, civil process, court procedures, Marian administrative actions, and other law enforcement functions; provide feedback and coaching to improve performance.
• Review and approve written reports, complaints, warrants, and other documentation; provide feedback and coaching regarding report quality and accuracy; review information related to cases, accidents, and departmental activities.
• Perform and oversee law enforcement activities, including arrest and detention, civil process, service of orders/process, court-related activities, and administrative actions; interact with the public and other law enforcement agencies to obtain information necessary for cases and investigations.
• Represent the department at meetings, committees, and task forces; participate in departmental planning; recommend policy and procedural changes; coordinate activities with internal University stakeholders and external law enforcement partners.
• Plan, schedule, and assign police officers, contract officers, and public safety officers; coordinate staffing needs and ensure appropriate coverage for departmental operations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed