Sergeant

Emerson College•Boston, MA

3d•$36 - $44•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general supervision of a Lieutenant, the Sergeant helps maintain a safe and secure environment for the Emerson College community. The role oversees officers and civilian staff, manages patrol operations, and provides leadership. The Sergeant enforces departmental orders and state laws, improves communication between staff and management, mentors subordinates, and supports the safety and security of everyone on College property. The position manages daily campus patrols, evaluates and mentors team members, conducts shift-change roll calls, and addresses issues through sound judgment, crisis management, and conflict resolution. The Sergeant recommends operational improvements, serves as Shift Commander when a Lieutenant is absent, and implements the College emergency preparedness plan during significant incidents. The role also participates in campus safety programs and collaborates with College community members, departments, public safety agencies, and the court system. The position works indoors and outdoors and requires flexibility to work different shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Posted schedules are Tuesday through Saturday, either 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.; schedules are determined upon hire. The role is scheduled for 40 hours per week. Compensation is $35.81–$43.95 per hour, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Three years of policing experience; campus policing experience is preferred.
Graduation from a full-time police recruit training academy accredited by the Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council or the Massachusetts State Police Academy for campus police officers. Graduates of out-of-state academies or the Massachusetts Reserve Intermittent Training Academy with MPTC Basic Training Exemption will also be considered.
Ability to obtain a valid Massachusetts motor vehicle operator’s license and be insurable by the College’s automobile liability insurer.
Successful completion of an annual fitness-for-duty assessment, including a background investigation, psychological evaluation, and medical release.
Meet the April 1, 2020 State Police requirements for Special State Police Officer powers under 515 CMR 5.04: be at least 21 years old, a United States citizen, and an employee of an agency described in M.G.L. c. 22C, sections 56 through 68.
Meet POST Standards for police certification.
Demonstrate ethical behavior and integrity.
Ability to complete assigned duties, use sound judgment, solve problems, multitask, be resourceful, show initiative, and apply analytical and critical thinking.
Demonstrate organizational and time-management skills.
Establish effective working relationships with members of a culturally diverse institution.
Have good written and verbal communication skills.
Remain on feet for extended periods and stoop, kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, balance, walk, and run.
Access all facilities on foot, including uppermost floors when elevators are unavailable, to respond to emergency calls.
Conduct visual surveillance of individuals and surroundings and operate Department equipment.
Wear the required uniform.
Be able to work different shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime shifts as required.

Nice To Haves

Policing experience in a campus setting.

Responsibilities

Manage daily patrol operations to ensure campus safety and security.
Observe and evaluate team members' performance, provide mentorship, and recognize commendable actions and behaviors.
Conduct shift-change roll calls to ensure officers are equipped and informed about duties, special orders, and other relevant information.
Address a broad range of issues using sound judgment and discretion, including crisis management and conflict resolution.
Identify persistent challenges and recommend procedures or protocol adjustments to improve department operations.
Assume Shift Commander responsibilities in the absence of a Lieutenant.
Model and mentor professionalism and ethical behavior for subordinates and peers.
Implement the College's emergency preparedness plan during disasters and other significant incidents, coordinating response efforts.
Participate in campus safety programs and collaborate with community members, groups, and College departments on public safety concerns.
Liaise with public safety agencies and the court system to support communication and collaborative public safety efforts.
Enforce departmental orders and state laws.
Ensure the safety and security of individuals on College property.