Sergeant

Main Campus - Boston, MA
R04327

The Sergeant is responsible for maintaining records, logs and files; s/he reports in writing to a superior officer any cases of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, or violations of Rules, Regulations, Procedures, General or Special Orders on the part of such personnel. The Sergeant reviews and signs written reports submitted by subordinates, accepting responsibility for the completeness, correctness, and accuracy thereof and provides back-up response on all potential disturbances and emergency calls. While exemplifying the highest degrees of ethics and integrity and using a team-based community policing philosophy, with mentoring, coaching and accountability of him/herself and assigned officers as hallmarks, the Sergeant trains, motivates, mentors, rewards, evaluates and disciplines assigned members of the Public Safety Department on a continuous basis.

The Sergeant is a member of the supervisory and management team of the Public Safety Department and as such is expected to devote him/herself to promoting the fulfillment of the mission, values, goals and objectives of the Public Safety Department throughout the department and particularly among those s/he supervises and serves.

Essential Functions:

Working within a community policing philosophy and under the supervision of the Lieutenant of Public Safety Patrol Operations, a Supervisor/Sergeant:

• Protects life and property of the members of the College community;
• Ensures enforcement and compliance with the General Laws of the Commonwealth and the regulations of the College;
• Maintains total familiarity with all applicable state laws and with the Rules, Regulations, Standard Operations Procedures, General and Special Orders of the Department and assists and instructs personnel under his/her command in the proper performance of their duties, giving special attention to officers serving probationary periods;
• Patrols the campus regularly, visiting assigned officers as often as practical to ensure their efficiency;
• Monitors and supervises the dispatch center and Simmons Hall Security Booth activities to ensure proper communications, efficiency and presence;
• Investigates all incidents in which on-duty members of the Department are involved;
• Conducts roll call and inspections of assigned officers, carries out crime prevention programs and completes related work as assigned;

Management/Leadership:

• Assumes the command as the Officer-In-Charge of shift operations in the absence of any superior officer;
• Provides leadership, management and mentoring for assigned officers while exemplifying the highest degrees of ethics and integrity;
• Trains, motivates, mentors, rewards, evaluates and disciplines assigned members of the Public Safety Department on a continuous basis;
• Provide for the professional development of officers under his/her command;
• Accountable for assigned officer efficiency, evaluation, discipline, appearance and general good conduct; Administrative / Supervisory Duties:
• Maintains records, logs and file; s/he reports in writing to a superior officer any cases of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty or violations of Rules, Regulations, Procedures, General or Special Orders on the part of such personnel;
• Reviews and signs written reports submitted by subordinates, accepting responsibility for the completeness, correctness and accuracy thereof and provides back-up response on all potential disturbances and emergency calls;
• Works in partnership with other law enforcement and public safety agencies (i.e. Colleges of The Fenway Police and Public Safety Departments; Boston and Massachusetts State Police; Transit Police; Boston Fire, Boston EMS, etc.) to enhance the safety and security of the community;
• Assists members of the Community in the civil and criminal court process;
• The Sergeant is responsible for maintaining records, logs and files; s/he reports in writing to a superior officer any cases of misconduct, incompetence, neglect of duty, or violations of Rules, Regulations, Procedures, General or Special Orders on the part of such personnel.
• The Sergeant reviews and signs written reports submitted by subordinates, accepting responsibility for the completeness, correctness, and accuracy thereof and provides back-up response on all potential disturbances and emergency calls.

Collaboration:

• The sergeant creates and maintains a philosophy of team based community policing, using partnerships with his/her community and the officers under his/her supervision to solve problems and prevent disorder and crime. He/she works in partnership with Student Life, Residential Life, and many other offices and areas of the College to assure that the community remains a safe and welcoming place in which to learn, work and live.
• The Sergeant works in partnership with other law enforcement and public safety agencies (i.e. Colleges of the Fenway Police and Public Safety Departments; Boston and Massachusetts State Police; Transit Police; Boston Fire, Boston EMS, etc.) to enhance the safety and security of the community.

Requirements:

• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age at time of application;
• Applicant must have an Active Massachusetts Motor Vehicle License at time of application;
• Applicant must have an Active Massachusetts License to Carry a Firearm at time of application;
• Applicant must hold an Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from an accredited College or University at time of application;
• Applicant must successfully have completed a Massachusetts Police Training Committee (formerly Massachusetts Criminal Justice Training Council) Basic Reserve/Intermittent Academy, basic Police Officer Recruit Academy, Massachusetts Special State Police Academy or equivalent at time of application.

Preferred:

• Campus Law Enforcement Experience
• 2-3 years of previous Law Enforcement Experience
• Active certification in CPR/First Aid/AED
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of ARMS system

The Simmons College Public Safety Department is a 24 hour, 7 days a week operating Department. Officers may be assigned to any of the duty shifts following a four days on two days off rotating schedule. This position is also subject to mandatory overtime under certain circumstances. Holiday and weekend work is required.

The Simmons College Public Safety Department is considered an essential function to Simmons College. This position would require the incumbent to respond during emergency conditions and as such, all Officers may be called back for assignment.

Applicant must be able to obtain and hold a Massachusetts Special State Police license in accordance with Massachusetts General Law Chapter 22C s63.

Applicant must be able to successfully complete a comprehensive pre-employment physical, drug screening, psychological testing and background investigation.

*This job description represents an overview of the essential functions of this job. This is not a complete listing of all required duties. Specific duties may vary over time to meet the needs of the College.

Instructions to Applicants: Please submit a resume and cover letter in the Resume/CV field on the 'My Experience' section of your application.


As a College committed to diversity, Simmons encourages applications broadly. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body and curriculum.


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