What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Sergeant position at UMSL?
Hiring Department
Institutional Safety
Job Description
40 hours, rotating shifts
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Must obtain and maintain Missouri POST certification in accordance with current state requirements. Certification may be required prior to appointment and is mandatory once employed.
A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired, is necessary.
Missouri POST certification. A valid driver’s license is required.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $25.44-$35.81 hourly
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: Police Sergeant
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu .
Institutional Safety
Job Description
- Supervises police officers on an assigned shift and enforces university regulations and city and state laws as they apply to university property.
- Performs routine to complex assignments using existing procedures
- Conducts investigations, providing input and oversight as necessary
- Performs a variety of standard assignments and responsibilities and makes recommendations for improvement/efficiency, as necessary
- Uses existing procedures to solve standard problems
- Researches and analyzes information and uses standard practices to make informed judgments and recommendations
- Works within standardized procedures and practices to achieve objectives and meet deadlines
- Exchanges straightforward information, asks questions, and checks for audience understanding
- Develops working relationships with internal parties and may work with external parties, as needed
- Remains objective when handling various situations
- Tactfully handles sensitive information
- Assigns and reviews the work of other officers
- May mentor (or supervise as needed) others in completing duties
- Possesses conceptual knowledge of theories, practices, and procedures within the Institutional Safety function
- Applies general knowledge developed through education and experience
40 hours, rotating shifts
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least 2 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired is necessary. Must obtain and maintain Missouri POST certification in accordance with current state requirements. Certification may be required prior to appointment and is mandatory once employed.
A valid driver's license is required.
Preferred Qualifications
A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, and at least 5 years of experience from which comparable knowledge and skills can be acquired, is necessary.
Missouri POST certification. A valid driver’s license is required.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $25.44-$35.81 hourly
Grade: GGS-010
University Title: Police Sergeant
Internal applicants can determine their University title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Application Materials
- Application materials include a cover letter and resume. Finalists will be asked to provide references at a later date.
- Applicants must combine all application materials into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment to the UMSL Careers:
- Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). For questions about the application process, please email employment@umsl.edu. If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits .
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer .
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu .
Salary : $25 - $36
