Sergeant
: Job Details :

Job Title: Sergeant

Department: Public Safety

Classification: Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Supervises: Public Safety Officers, Corporals, Cadets, Dispatch Operators, and Work Study

Reports to: Chief, Deputy Chief, Lieutenant

Location: Siena Heights University, Adrian, Michigan

About Siena Heights University:

Siena Heights University is a Catholic institution founded by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, and a recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), located in beautiful Adrian, Michigan. With a student population averaging 1,700 undergraduates and 163 graduate-level students: with approximately 300 employees. The Siena Heights University mission is to assist people to become more competent, purposeful, and ethical through a teaching and learning environment which respects the dignity of all and the team at Siena supports the Catholic and Dominican mission and identity, which are inspired by the life and teachings of St. Catherine of Siena.

Position Overview:

The Sergeant performs patrol and emergency functions, provides supervision of the public safety staff and performs all assigned duties to provide for a safe campus environment and to support the university mission.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Assists other public safety on duty by supervising daily work details, advising, counseling, training and relaying information from the Chief's office.

* Is a member of the command staff- A team approach to collaborative management.

* Shall be responsible for the daily management of the department of public safety in the absence of higher-ranked public safety staff.

* Maintains security of all campus buildings, property, students, and visitors by routinely patrolling and surveying assigned areas.

* Maintains direct communication with the Chief about all staff and community concerns.

* Maintains a positive working relationship with resident life staff ensuring a benefit to the campus community.

* Responds to calls for assistance from the Siena Heights community including those from resident life staff and the Campus Village Apartments as needed.

* Ensures that all monthly fire safety checks are complete and accurate as per procedure.

* Accurately completes all reports, logs, and documentation as required.

* Assists in ensuring that all patrol and special event scheduling of staff is completed appropriately.

* Assumes control of all incidents requiring DPS intervention or assistance, maintaining contact with DPS staff and outside emergency assistance as necessary. Directs and maintains communications with on and off-campus administrative authorities during emergent situations, calling-in additional staff and completing reporting requirements as per procedure.

* Responsible for AED checks and medical supply inventory.

* Responsible for public safety inventory control.

* Attends judicial review boards and court trials as assigned by the Chief.

* Assists with the training of new staff members including assisting with training week for student employees.

* Shall have the final determination in towing a vehicle from SHU property in the absence of higher ranked DPS staff.

* Shall assist the Chief in policy and procedure enforcement, issuing verbal and/ or written warnings and shall advise the Chief of such.

* Completing all other departmental duties assigned by the Chief.

Qualifications, Experience, Abilities and Skills Required:

Education/Certification:

* High school graduate or equivalent. Two years of post-secondary education and/or prior management or supervisory experience preferred.

Professional Experience:

* Experience in law enforcement, security, or related field is desired.

* Must be knowledgeable about university and public safety and procedures, able to respond to changing priorities and able to direct the work of others.

Skills and Abilities:

* Must possess the ability to communicate with others, verbally and in writing.

* Must have the ability to remain calm and take control during emergent situations or under stressful conditions, especially when others are agitated or emotional.

* Must be first aid, AED, CPR certified or be willing to obtain certification upon hire.

Physical Demands & Work Environment:

* Must possess the ability to speak clearly via telephone, radio, and in person.

* Must have clear vision in a verity of light settings.

* Must possess the manual dexterity to check locks, doors, windows, etc.

* Must have the capacity to move quickly, if necessary, from place to place, inside and outside of buildings, during day or night, under a variety of weather conditions.

* Must be available to work a variety of hours, including weekends, nights, and holidays.

* Must possess the manual dexterity to direct traffic in a variety of weather conditions.

Equal Employment Opportunity & ADA Compliance

Siena Heights University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, service in the military and all other protected classes in the State of Michigan or as provided by Federal Law. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training. To ensure equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with a disability, Siena Heights University will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless undue hardship on the operation of the organization would result.