Sergeant

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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.