Sergeant

Brown University • Providence, RI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

The sergeant is a first-line supervisor responsible for all patrol operations during their tour of duty. This includes, but is not limited to, the oversight of campus police officers, communication control officers, public safety officers, security officers, building guards, contract security, and night student operations. The sergeant is responsible for responding to significant incidents on the main campus, in the Jewelry District, and providing guidance to line personnel. As a member of the supervisory staff, the incumbent is also responsible for the field training of officers, investigations, officer safety, community policing, and special assignments related to patrol operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, management, administration, or a related field from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five (5) years law enforcement experience or three years experience as a Brown University Campus Police Officer; knowledge of community policing and working with an ethnically diverse community and union population desirable.
• Graduate of the RI Municipal Police Academy or other recognized police training academy.
• Licensed, or eligible for licensing, by the RI State Police.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, ability to motivate and team build, and ability to take command of any situation.
• Must demonstrate leadership ability and tact in dealing with employees and University situations.
• Thorough knowledge of and proficiency in the care and use of firearms, self-defense tools, and criminal detection devices.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon consent to criminal background screening and education verification with results satisfactory to Brown.

Responsibilities

• Supervise police officers and other department employees in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and in provision of personal, real property, and equipment security throughout campus.
• Identify problems related to line operations and work with the members of the Department and the University community to solve these problems.
• Respond to the scene of significant incidents to coordinate an effective department response.
• Coordinate follow-up notifications and investigations assigning cases to the Investigations Unit, as necessary

Benefits

• Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees