Campus Police Sergeant

About MCC

Metropolitan Community College is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Kansas City, Missouri, founded in 1915 as the Kansas City Polytechnic Institute. The Junior College of Kansas City, as it was known starting in 1919, was one of the first schools in the country to award an associate degree. Today, MCC offers 125 associate degree and certificate programs.

Metropolitan Community College comprises five campuses (including MCC-Online) on the Missouri side of the Greater Kansas City area 47 major buildings and about 550 acres in all: MCC-Blue River, located in Independence, Missouri; MCC-Longview located in Lee's Summit, Missouri, MCC-Maple Woods located in the Northland of Kansas City, Missouri; and MCC-Penn Valley, located in Midtown Kansas City, Missouri.

MCC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. In addition, several programs have specific accreditations as well.

***MCC does not provide employer-paid sponsorships.

Job Summary

Incumbents supervise the safety and security operations and personnel of an assigned shift or location to ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, faculty and visitors.

Essential Functions

• Supervise the activities of assigned staff; work may involve prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; identifying training needs and conducting trainings; implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures; and ensuring that all operations are performed in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures
• Serve as a Commander on assigned shifts, and plan special operations and events; work may involve planning and preparing operations plans; ensuring adequate security coverage for activities and events; and preparing applicable documentation to ensure compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures
• Perform administrative duties to include reviewing, approving, and/or maintaining administrative, incident, and other reports; logs; and other documentation
• Coordinate and/or perform lower-level duties to include patrolling assigned areas; identifying violations; enforcing traffic, parking, and other applicable ordinances; responding to calls for service; and conducting investigations
• Coordinate with faculty, staff, community groups, external law enforcement agencies, and other internal and external personnel, departments, and/or agencies to maintain community relations and facilitate departmental operations
• Incumbent completes special investigations as assigned. Investigates vehicle accidents, completes required forms and reports and takes appropriate enforcement action
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Physical Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate degree (A.S., A.A.) or two-year technical certificate in Criminal Justice or related area*
• Three (3) years law enforcement experience
• Licensing Requirements:
  • Missouri POST Class A license
  • United States Citizenship
  • Possession of a valid driver’s license

• Minimum Education Qualification can be substituted with an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

• Prior experience in law enforcement

• Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices and techniques
• Knowledge of critical incident and public safety response methods
• Knowledge of criminal law and investigation and crime prevention methods
• Knowledge of basic first aid and CPR techniques
• Knowledge of filing and record-keeping principles
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and applicable safety principles and practice
• Knowledge of principles and practices of conflict resolution
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, regulations (based on assignment)
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of specialized equipment relevant to area of assignment
• Knowledge of computers and related software
• Knowledge of Strong critical thinking skills, able to solve complex problems
• Skilled in supervising and evaluating staff performance
• Skilled in training and coaching staff
• Skilled in providing appropriate emergency response procedures and techniques
• Skilled in monitoring and overseeing activities and events and implementing crime prevention techniques
• Skilled in providing effective mediation and conflict resolution
• Skilled in exercising judgment and discretion in formulating, applying, and interpreting complex procedures and policies
• Skilled in preparing and reviewing basic reports and documents from established information or by following a standard format
• Skilled in operating assigned tools and equipment
• Skilled in organizing and maintaining records and files
• Skilled in developing and applying safe work standards, policies
• Skilled in interpreting and applying applicable laws, codes, regulations and standards
• Skilled in providing customer service
• Skilled in utilizing a computer and relevant software applications
• Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information.

Incumbents may be exposed to extreme temperatures; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and other environmental conditions, such as challenging behaviors, imminent danger, and threatening environments.

Supplemental Information

We offer a complete benefits package including:

• Health care (medical, dental and vision)
• Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement including deferred compensation plans
• Life insurance including long-term and short-term disability
• Paid time off (holidays, vacation, and sick leave)
• Professional development
• And much more!