TSC Police Sergeant

Tallahassee Community College•Tallahassee, FL

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About The Position

Tallahassee State College (TSC), an "A" school district recently recognized as one of the Most Promising Places to Work in Community Colleges for 2025, is excited to announce a full-time opening for the position of TSC Police Sergeant - P00347 in our TSC Police Department. We're looking for someone who shares our commitment to fostering a vibrant campus community. The TSC Police Sergeant will assist and support the Lieutenant in every phase of the Department's operation that enhances the success of its mission.

Requirements

A standard high school or equivalency diploma.
Must meet the requirements of Chapter 943, Florida Statutes for certification as a Florida law enforcement officer.
Three (3) years' experience in sworn law enforcement experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and cooperates with other staff and personnel in the development of procedures to improve operations, technology, morale, discipline, training, and other functions necessary to improve the efficiency of the Department.
Assist in conducting inspections on uniform officers and their understanding of compliance with Departmental policies and procedures regarding uniform wear, fair and impartial application of policy with all faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus, and the Canons of police Ethics.
Assists in conducting continuous analysis of crime to determine the location, time special characteristics, similarities to other criminal activity and identify any patterns of behavior to implement corrective counter measures.
Pursues, apprehends, and arrests law violators or suspected law violators.
Conducts surveys and interviews persons in the College community to ensure the availability of information in anticipation of future demands on police and security services.
Responds to citizen complaints, and when deemed appropriate, conducts Internal Affairs investigations.
Assists and supports the Lieutenant in every phase of the Department's operation that enhances the success of its mission.
Serves in the absence of the Lieutenant and is responsible for the duties associated with those of the Lieutenant.
Represents the department on College committees and at meetings directed by the Lieutenant or the Chief of Police.
Acts as liaison with national, state, county, and local law enforcement agencies and provides assistance in the direction of Community Oriented Policing on the college campus.
Assist in planning and administering the law enforcement and security activities for the Tallahassee State College Police Department. This includes the satellite facilities in the surrounding counties.
Assist in maintaining and/or overseeing the scheduling and staffing for all law enforcement and security related functions or requests.
Responsibilities include criminal and traffic accident investigation and enforcement, personnel administration, policy development, and program administration.
Mentors and develop law enforcement personnel who have the responsibility of life property, and prevention of crime and misconduct, traffic and crowd control, criminal and traffic law enforcement, criminal and traffic accident investigations and community service.
Ensures quality of service rendered by subordinates and the delivery of police services in accordance with Department and college policies.
Evaluates the subordinates that are directly supervised.
Reviews reports and other submitted paperwork for accuracy and competency, for criminal and student judicial cases.

Benefits

Comprehensive State of Florida benefits, including retirement through the Florida Retirement System.
Opportunities for professional development.
A generous leave policy, including paid holidays plus winter and spring breaks.
A collaborative and inspiring campus community.
Tuition waivers and tuition reimbursement programs for continuous learning.
Free access to TSC athletics, fine arts, and performing arts events.

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