Sergeant job in University Park

Sergeant

JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Penn State University Police and Public Safety Department is responsible for protecting and serving more than 100,000 students, employees, as well as visitors at campuses located throughout Pennsylvania. We are a cohesive and centralized department with sworn police officers who have full law enforcement authority serving the 22 campuses with our headquarters being located at University Park. We are searching for a Sergeant at the Berks campus who holds the values of integrity, respect, responsibility, discovery, excellence, and community.

University Police and Public Safety's values model those of Penn State's and we are especially committed to our vision to establish a cohesive, inclusive, and innovative work environment while also providing consistent professional and value-added service to our communities. As an incoming team member in University Police and Public Safety, it will be expected that all employees embody and model Penn State’s and Finance and Business's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The Sergeant is responsible for carrying out the functions of protection of life and property, preservation of peace and good order of the community, enhancement of positive community engagement initiatives, enforcement of laws and University policies/procedures, public safety, investigative work, and other related duties. The successful candidate will be responsible for the prevention of illegal, unsafe, or undesirable activity and regulatory violations through patrol, education, inspection, and the deterrent effect of enforcement. Sergeants will also be expected to enforce Federal, State, and local laws, as well as University regulations, through investigation, apprehension, and prosecution of violators.

Successful candidates will possess:

Skills necessary to enhance public respect for law enforcement and the University with courteous, devoted, and ethical service
Capacity to work cooperatively with various levels of faculty, staff, students, and outside agencies
Ability to provide effective, honest, and credible testimony at court hearings
Outstanding customer service orientation; excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent analytical, judgment, ethical decision-making, and organizational skills
Ability to work with a wide variety of diverse cultures and backgrounds
Respect for the constitutional rights of all people to liberty, equality, and justice
Capability to uphold an excellent standard of conduct at all times, abiding by laws, regulations and policies
The selected individual will report to a lieutenant and will coordinate the work of both sworn and non-sworn staff and oversee the daily operations of the police force at the campus.

Responsibilities will include:

Completion of performance evaluations
Investigations and case management
Training
Disciplinary process
Authorizing vacation requests and reviewing employee time cards
Interpreting and communicating laws and policies, assuring staff comply with established laws and policies
Representing the department on appropriate committees and assisting with the interpretation of laws and criminal procedure
May require supervising the parking program, the property inventory and the lost and found program
Performing all Police Officer duties, as needed
Typically requires a Bachelor's degree or higher plus four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related experience. A current Pennsylvania Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission (MPOETC) Act 120 Certification is required for employment.

This position requires:

Successful Background Investigation
Successful BPAD scenario-based evaluation
U.S. Citizenship
Fingerprint background check
PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
Operation of a motor vehicle as a part of your job duties - a valid driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required
Successful completion of a credit history check, due to the security, financial and fiduciary responsibilities of this position
Please include a cover letter and resume with your application.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:

Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.