Sergeant

Details•Troy, NY

7h•Onsite

About The Position

The Public Safety Sergeant provides supervision of shift including responsibility for assigning and coordinating Officer duties, evaluation of daily patrol activity and reports, productivity reports, special events, conflict resolution, emergency response and law enforcement coordination. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) is the first technological research university in the United States, founded in 1824. RPI brings creativity, science, and technology together to address society's greatest challenges and cultivates exceptional problem-solvers by immersing them in a culture of rigorous inquiry, disciplined practice, and hands-on application. The campus is located in upstate NY and features five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world’s fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One. RPI offers top-notch employee health and retirement benefits, a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Requirements

Some college credits completed (4)
Four or more years of experience in safety or law enforcement
Requires 60 credits from an accredited college or 30 credits plus an honorable discharge from the military
Relevant law enforcement supervisory experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirement
Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license
Must be available for flexible shift scheduling
Requires clear and effective verbal and written skills
Requires ability to effectively deal with multiple emergency situations
Requires excellent customer relation skills
Requires critical decision making
Requires ability to effectively supervise staff and resources
Requires the ability to utilize PC and the applications associated with Windows Office and job specific software

Nice To Haves

Relevant combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Provides supervision, direction and guidance to assigned staff, including commendations and discipline; completes performance evaluations; inspections of personnel and equipment; assists in training.
Ensures shift is appropriately staffed for operations; including relief shift.
Sets examples for others by regularly performing at or above all standards.
Enables others to enhance performance by providing resources, advice and support.
Supports actions of members with supervisors when necessary.
Is open to suggestions and credits others for contributions.
Conducts thorough preliminary investigations and administrative matters involving personnel in compliance with Department procedures.
Takes investigative actions when necessary and makes appropriate notifications.
Coordinates follow-up investigations per administrative directive; monitors the interviewing of suspects and victims.
Ensures that incoming shifts are briefed regarding pertinent information and events, monitors equipment issuance and usage; supervise intake and release of confiscated/lost/found property.
Communicate operational issues or concerns directly to the Lieutenant and maintain other inter-shift communications.
Coordinate Rensselaer emergency and non-emergency response and notifications after normal business hours.
Observe and monitor campus activities; respond to and coordinate a variety of calls including emergencies that require appropriate action based upon department procedures; operate patrol vehicle as assigned; maintain equipment.
Maintain professional demeanor toward community and guests; maintain appropriate confidentiality in all situations conveying information only on a need-to-know basis.
Other duties as assigned by supervisor.