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Sergeant

The University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/2/2027
Sergeant
Public Safety - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002614)


Supervises police officers and security guards and assists in training and evaluation of police officers.
Regulates criminal activity, oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic, patrols on and around campus,
Prepares testimony for legal proceedings and provides special security upon university request.

Job Summary

Supervises police officers and security guards and assists in training and evaluation of police officers. Regulates criminal activity, oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic, patrols on and around campus, prepares testimony for legal proceedings, and provides special security upon University request.

Essential Functions
  • Assists in training and evaluation of police officers.
  • Supervises officers and responds to any issues that arise
  • Regulates criminal activity and responds to violations as indicated by the law.
  • Oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic and enforces laws as they relate to the road.
  • Patrols areas on and around campus.
  • Detects and responds to criminal activity
  • Prepares testimony for any legal proceeding and remains valuable through any investigations.
  • Provides special security services at the University’s request.


The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Physical Effort

Ability to communicate over phone/radio. Provide security protection for the campus community. Requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and successfully pass any required firearms qualifications required by the department.


The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.


Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Police Sergeant
Job Family Safety & Security
Job Sub-Family Police
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? No
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification Minimum years of experience-2 years; Minimum education level required-Bachelor's degree: Act 120 certified
Work Schedule varies by need
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Not Applicable

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