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Sergeant

Staff Non-exempt Boston, Massachusetts

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Description

• Reporting directly to a Lieutenant, the Sergeant is responsible for the management of an
• assigned shift. The Sergeant assigns and supervises the Police Officers, Security Officers
• and Dispatchers and is responsible for the proper implementation and execution of all shift
• operations.

Principal Responsibilities

1. Responsible for the supervision of the assigned shift including overseeing the Police

• Officers, Security Officers and Dispatchers assigned to the shift. Staffing varies on
• each shift, but may also include a Lieutenant with major oversight and a lead security
• officer who assists with arranging breaks, etc., for security officers. At other times the
• Sergeant may be the only supervisor on a shift.

1. Visit each post on eac h shift as frequently as possible to address matters such as proper

• operation and maintenance of police and security equipment, appropriate deployment
• of staff, assurance that staff meet department standards for conduct and dress,
• maintaining discipline and reporting misconduct of shift members as necessary,
• assuring that incidents are properly documented and that appropriate follow-up to
• incidents occurs, processing of all shift reports and operational documentation, respond
• to all emergencies and serve as Incident Commander in the absence of higher ranking
• personnel.

1. Each Sergeant may also be assigned specific administrative responsibilities in addition

• to shift management. Examples of additional responsibilities include, but are not
• limited to: arranging and presenting orientation and in-service training sessions for the
• department, developing staffing schedules, researching and assisting in the revision and
• development of Department policies, planning and arranging police and security
• coverage for special events, coordinating uniform ordering, overseeing equipment
• inventory, maintenance and operation, following up on all incident reports and assuring
• that all appropriate reports have been filed.

1. While not performing any of the above duties, the Sergeant may perform patrol duties.

Requirements

• Be eligible for appointment as a Special Police Officer under Chapter 22C, Section 63

of Massachusetts General Law, and must retain such appointment.

• Have previous experience as a police officer, preferably in a college or university

police department.

• Must have completed six months as a Suffolk University Patrol Officer (internal

candidates only).

• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelors Degree strongly preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• Must be available to work any shift as assigned.
• Excellent communications and human relations skills.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• No prior felony or violent crime record.
• Must have successfully completed a Campus Police Academy or equivalent.
• Must possess and retain a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Must possess effective report writing skills.
• Must possess and retain a Massachusetts Firearm Identification Card or License to

Carry Class A Firearms.

• Must successfully complete a medical examination including drug screening.
• Must complete a psychological evaluation.

Physical activities include but are not limited to

• Sitting and standing for extended periods of time
• Walking and running as needed
• Walking up and down stairs
• Physically detaining a human being
• Lifting, a human as needed, including pulling or pushing
• Ability to utilize the human senses of sight, sound, touch, taste and smell

Work environment

• Ability to work inside and outside of building during all types of weather
• Ability to work all hours of the day 24/7
• Ability to work over 8 hour shifts up to including as long as needed
• Ability to sit or stand at a location for long periods of time
• Ability to walk for extended periods of times.

Other Information

• Sergeants are not members of the American Coalition of Public Safety (ACOPS), Local 7.
• Salary Range: $65,520.00 - 109,200.00

Salary Transparency

Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Suffolk University does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religious creed, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, or status as a veteran in admission to, access to, treatment in, or employment in its programs, activities, or employment.

As an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, the University is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse and inclusive faculty and staff that reflect the broad range of human experience who contribute to the robust exchange of ideas on campus, and who are committed to teaching and working in a diverse environment. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically marginalized or underrepresented because of race/color, gender, religious creed, disability, national origin, veteran status or LGBTQ status. Suffolk University is especially interested in candidates who, through their training, service and experience, will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the University community.

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