Brandeis University Looking for Sergeant Full Time

Job Number: R0009461

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as the Police Sergeant in
the Public Safety/Campus Police Department.  At Brandeis, we offer a competitive benefits and compensation package which includes medical,
dental and life insurances.  If you are looking to advance your career through educational opportunities, Brandeis offers tuition assistance
for employees, dependents and spouses.  Our 403b retirement savings plan includes a generous match.

The Sergeant manages and
supervises the campus police, security staff, and parking monitors, providing 24/7 coverage for the department, to help accomplish the
department’s overall mission to provide a safe and secure environment all faculty, staff, students, and visitors/guests to the university
and to protect life and property on and around the Brandeis campus. Makes decisions involving public safety issues, student issues,
community living, crime prevention, and medical aid. Implements crime prevention programs. Investigates crimes and pursues prosecution in
Massachusetts courts if appropriate; keeps records of all incidents. May act as liaison to the Waltham Police department as needed. May
serve as a Conduct Officer for the Brandeis student conduct system. May supervise student workers in roles related to public safety.

Responsibilities:

• Supervises police officers, security staff, and parking monitors. May supervise student workers.
  Administers the normal daily functions and routine assignments related to the protection and usage of university buildings and grounds and
  related to the general safety and well-being of all university constituents. The Police Sergeant is the highest ranking official after hours
  and during weekends and holidays, tasked with making appropriate decisions as to who needs to be contacted for emergencies and/or general
  repairs etc. Oversees all functions held on university property to insure the safety of those attending. 45%

• Coordinates
  criminal investigations with the Massachusetts trial courts and other police departments. 10%

• Responsible for all
  written reports and newspaper media logs for all criminal and non-criminal events taking place within the community. Responsible for
  checking other police officers’ reports for accuracy. Responsible for triaging and logging calls, including notifying the appropriate
  personnel depending on the type of call (security issue, medical assistance, repairs, etc.) 10%

• Responsible for filling shift
  coverage, special event assignments, and weekly staff rosters. 10%

• Maintains the campus alarm system to insure proper
  operation and makes any needed changes to provide the best security possible. 10%

• Implements crime prevention initiatives.
  10%

• Supervises the maintenance of roadways for emergency vehicle access. 5%

Education & Work
Experience:

• B.A./B.S. preferred

• 3-5 years’ work experience

• Police Academy
  graduate

• Must meet the State Police requirements for obtaining Special State Police Officer powers.

• Current
  license to carry firearms.

• First Responder. CPR.  Sexual Assault Investigator. Background Investigator. Non-violent crisis
  intervention.  CJIS (criminal justice information systems) computer operator.

Physical/Environmental Demands:

• Physical demands are those in excess for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for extended periods of time, stoop,
  kneel, crouch, lift, carry, push, pull, climb stairs, balance, walk, and run; must be able to access all facilities on foot; must be able to
  conduct visual surveillance of individuals and surroundings; must be physically able to operate and communicate using a variety of machines
  and equipment including baton, automobile, office equipment, radio, telephone, etc; work includes considerable exposure to unusual elements,
  such as severe weather/ temperatures and loud noises; work environment involves moderate exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal
  safety.