What are the responsibilities and job description for the POLICE SERGEANT position at Texas Southern University?
Security Sensitive Position?
Yes
Hours of Work
TBA
Position Details
Position Information
Posting Number
TSU202909
Official TSU Title
POLICE SERGEANT
Grant Title
N/A
Job Description Summary / TWC Summary
Under general supervision supervises and coordinates activities of law enforcement personnel on an assigned shift or area to ensure the protection, safety, and welfare of students, staff, and visitors and the protection of University property.
Essential Duties Summary
- Enforces policies and procedures.
- Manages a shift of police and security officers to make sure that students, faculty and staff are safe.
- Supervises, schedules, assigns work, and evaluates the performance of law enforcement personnel assigned to shift or area. Provides in-field instruction, training, and counseling to subordinates.
- Conducts shift “roll call”, provides daily briefing sessions regarding criminal activity, special assignments, and events. Inspects uniforms, equipment, buildings, and vehicles.
- Prepares, reviews, and distributes various reports on incidents, operations, and other activities.
- Coordinates responses to calls, conducts preliminary investigations of incidents, and protects crime scenes. Interviews or supervises the interviews of suspects, witnesses, and victims.
- Provides general service, courtesy escorts, information, and assistance to faculty, staff, students, and visitors on campus.
- Identifies hot zones for criminal activity and high-volume pedestrian travel and develop a plan for proactive police patrol presence.
- Serves as a departmental representative or liaison to internal and external groups, as designated.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
% FTE
1.0
Hiring Range
Commensurate with experience.
Education
Sixty-college credits/Associate degree. Along with three (3) years’ experience as a commissioned officer with Texas Southern University Police Department, or a total of five (5) years combined law enforcement experience.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Required Licensing/Certification
Licensed as a Texas peace officer through the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement. Intermediate peace officer certification (TCOLE).
Valid Texas Driver’s License.
Field Training Officer Certification (FTO)
Advanced peace officer certification preferred.
Advanced peace officer certification preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Federal, State, Local and County laws.
- Demonstrates full/complete knowledge in an area. Requires command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
- Policies, procedures, and practices.
- Other job-related software and systems.
- Safety guidelines.
- Supervisory techniques.
- Microsoft Office Professional or similar applications.
Skill in:
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
- Command of technical and functional procedures, processes and subject matter in a job family or professional discipline to handle most situations and lead and/or review the work of others in multiple job classifications performing diverse responsibilities.
- Multitasking and time management.
- Operating equipment.
- Strong management.
- Coordinating work of others.
- Strategic planning.
- Budget management.
- Planning activities.
- Leading projects.
- Both verbal and written communication.
Ability to:
- Prepare detailed reports.
- Work independently.
- Communicate effectively.
Work Experience
Two years’ experience of supervisor experience in law enforcement as substitute for the sixty-college credit hours.
Working/Environmental Conditions
- Limited standing and/or walking.
- Handling light weight objects.
- Using or carrying equipment.
- Stoop, bend or lift.
- May require routine travel.
Desired start date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Detail Information
UA EEO Statement
It is the policy of Texas Southern University to provide a work environment that is free from discrimination for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, individuals with disability, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its programs, activities, admissions or employment policies. This policy of equal opportunity is strictly observed in all University employment-related activities such as advertising, recruiting, interviewing, testing, employment training, compensation, promotion, termination, and employment benefits. This policy expressly prohibits harassment and discrimination in employment based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, genetic history, national origin, individuals with disability, age, citizenship status, or protected veteran status. This policy shall be adhered to in accordance with the provisions of all applicable federal, state and local laws, including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act.
Close Date
Open Until Filled (overrides close field)
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Open to all applicants.
