Police SergeantUniversity of Houston-Downtown • Houston, TX, US
Police Sergeant
University of Houston-Downtown • Houston, TX, US
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job descriptionPerforms all other duties as assigned Full-Time Employees Regularly assigns work to subordinate(s) Has primary responsibility for conducting performance evaluations and making recommendations for hiring and dismissing employees Knowledge of the mission, vision, and core values of the UHD Police Department Knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of modern law enforcement, traffic control, and patrol services Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Knowledge of university policies; knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of police record-keeping Good technical skills, including proficiency in MS Office Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong leadership skills Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively and to take the proper course of action Ability to defuse situations when necessary; ability to prepare reports Ability to conduct investigations; ability to assume peace officer responsibilities; ability to exercise discretion; ability to maintain composure in an emergency situation Ability to adapt to changing technologies, practices, and situations Ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community This is a uniform position in an indoor and outdoor environment ll positions requiring peace officer certification should be prepared for full field duty at any time regardless of primary assignment Personnel may be reassigned to field duty at any time, either permanently or temporarily to assure appropriate field staffing levels Incumbent may be allowed routine office wear as required for the performance of duty Requires maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, or walking for prolonged periods of time, as well as for bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling, jumping, and climbing; adequate speech, hearing, visual acuity, and ability to distinguish color is required May be required to carry, push, pull, drag, or hold medium to heavy weight objects of up to 100lbs. The use of fingers, both hands, both arms, and both legs are required; may be required to take offensive and / or defensive action during physical confrontations May be exposed to animal and human body fluids, hazards of emergency driving, hazards associated with traffic control and working in and near traffic, working in and near natural and man-made disasters, inclement weather conditions, and extreme temperatures May be required to work in and around heavy vehicles and equipment. May be exposed to noise, dust, grease, smoke, fumes, and gases when assisting in emergency calls. Possible exposure to hazardous chemicals, high voltage and toxic materials, waste, and infectious diseases. May involve exposure to an emergency public safety environment, emergency and disaster situations, potentially hostile environments, and dangerous and / or hostile people Requires the ability to safely discharge a firearm. Requires the ability to safely operate motorized equipment and assigned vehicles. Requires frequent contact with the public Works irregular hours that include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Works overtime with short or no notice High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of seven (7) years of related job experience Must maintain a valid, current driver's license Police officer certification is required Advanced Peace Officer's Proficiency Certificate issued by TCOLE is required None
Police Sergeant-(STA014923)Police SergeantDepartment Name : D0044 Police
Description
This position is 100% on campus
Hourly Rate : $38.48 / hr. or higher, commensurate with experience and / or education
JOB SUMMARY
The Police Sergeant performs a variety of duties to ensure that the university campus is a safe environment for faculty, staff, students, and visitors, including, but not limited to, scheduling, monitoring, inspecting, and coordinating the work activities of police officers.
DUTIES
- Supervises patrol and security officers on duty; acts as the watch commander for a shift; mentors subordinates
- Enforces state and federal laws and university policies; enforces traffic laws, conducts traffic stops, and issues citations and violations as appropriate; assists officers with queries as required
- Reviews Police Reports and makes any necessary corrections
- Assists with patrol functions, conducting property checks, enforcing traffic laws, and answering calls for service
- Provides continuous training for police officers, security officers, and dispatchers as required by TCOLE, including maintaining appropriate records and files; locates required classes as necessary; maintains the UHD Police Training website and calendar
- Revises and oversees the Field Training Program, ensuring that recruits are suitably trained
- Recommends policy and procedure changes as necessary
- Responds to emergency calls; assist students, faculty, and staff with questions and problems they may have
- Acts as the incident commander for any major incidents until a superior officer arrives to take over the Incident Command Center
- Attends meetings as required; completes all necessary paperwork, including, but not limited to, schedules, evaluations, timesheets, daily paperwork, and responding to emails
MARGINAL DUTIES
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge :
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WORK LOCATION AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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EEO / AA
Qualifications
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