Police Sergeant

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Department:

University Police & Campus Safety

Job Summary:

Job Description:

• Supervises officers through training, scheduling, and day-to-day activities.
• Develops and communicates directives to staff and monitors compliance with rules and regulations.
• Supervises and performs follow-up investigations and special surveillance.
• Provides guidance to assigned officers testifying in court and reviews cases to ensure proper documentation.
• Supervises and develops community-oriented police activities on assigned shifts.
• Supervises enforcement of traffic and parking regulations.
• Organizes and conducts crime prevention training programs to promote public awareness of crime risk and prevention methods.
• Prepares and presents evidence in civil and criminal court and university proceedings.
• Reviews and approves officer reports on incidents and criminal investigations.

Job Responsibilities:

Please review requirements and be advised this is a multi-step process:

Minimum requirement Internal Candidates: Three (3) years of continuous experience as a Police Officer with The University of Mississippi Police Department or

One (1) year of continuous experience with The University of Mississippi Police Department, and a minimum of five (5) cumulative years of experience as a full-time, sworn officer with another law enforcement agency or agencies. Full-time status is calculated from the candidate’s completion date of a full-time academy or the equivalent in another state.

Minimum requirement External Candidates: Verifiable supervisory experience at the sergeant level or above for a minimum of two (2) years.

Cover letter and resume must be attached for consideration.

• Patrols assigned area to detect crime, violation of University regulations, and to ensure security.

• Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic; investigates traffic accidents and files accident reports; patrols campus to ensure vehicles are parked in designated lots with the proper permit; monitors lots and metered spaces for overtime parking, issues citations, and authorizes vehicle towing and bicycle impoundments.

• Prepares incident reports and any other reports as assigned.

• Facilities training, to include, participation in various crime prevention training programs to promote public awareness of crime risk and prevention methods.

• Provides support to customer service personnel to enhance patron experience and manages crowd control at campus events.

• Assists ambulance service, provides first-aid treatment, and emergency escort service to members of the University community and visitors.

• Maintains quality standards, through education and research, stays abreast of advanced techniques and ideas designed to improve police performance.

• Maintains public confidence and support by emphasizing public relations.

• Provides security for special University events; provides transfer for University monies. Coordinates or provides escort for special guests of the University.

• Makes arrests, prepares criminal cases and presents testimony in court or other hearings concerning traffic violations, criminal offenses, and disciplinary matters.

• Assigned field training officer duties to provide field training to peer officers and may assume Officer in Charge (OIC) responsibilities.

• Directs and assists in the investigation of alleged, suspected, or actual criminal offenses and violations of University policy, state law and federal law. Detects and gathers physical evidence and determines if a crime or violation has been committed.

• Locates and interrogates witnesses, suspects, and victims to develop evidence and secures information to be used in investigation and in civil court, criminal court, or University hearings. Prepares and presents evidence in civil court, criminal court, or University proceedings. Prepares initial case reports, periodic progress reports, and case determination reports.

• Serves as a liaison with area law enforcement agencies to foster cooperation for the resolution of problems.

• Coordinates and participates in internal security investigations, background investigations, and related activities.

• Assists in developing and maintaining source and informant control; develops, collects, processes, and controls materials included in crime intelligence systems. 

• Maintains and controls physical evidence and recovered property; maintains necessary documentation for such items. Inspects and maintains equipment and supplies assigned for performance of the investigative function.

• Conducts and designs physical security surveys of university buildings and facilities.

• Serves as supervisor to officers in the absence of the Lieutenant.

• Assure subordinate employees comply with department policies and procedures.

• Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.

Education Qualifications:

Experience:

Compensation:

Interview Requirement:

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

EEO Statement:

The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, age, disability, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally protected status.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.