The Catholic University of America

To provide protection of persons and property on campus of Catholic University by utilizing police skills and patrolling techniques to maintain a safe environment. The sergeant contributes to the formation of policies and procedures for the Department; administers enforcement of local, state and federal laws; University rules, regulations and policies. The sergeant maintains liaisons with surrounding law enforcement agencies, local police, government officials, community leaders, advises campus administration on law enforcement and public safety issues; and maintains positive relationships with the University’s faculty, staff, students and guests.

The projected salary range for this position, which represents the full range of anticipated compensation is:$58,500.00-$63,039.00

• Provide faculty, staff and students highly efficient and professional protection and service
• Provide supervision in conjunction with the Lieutenant and all officers on duty
• Directs, coach, mentor and leads subordinates in enforcing criminal laws and University policies and procedures
• Supervises special assignments and details as required
• Review reports; compile time worked for other officers assigned to a tour of duty. Ensure accuracy on daily logs
• Attends training classes in leadership, patrol techniques, crime prevention and awareness that enhances skill sets offered to the supervisory position realizing that it is more desirable to deter crime than
  react to it
• Communicates and maintains good relation with faculty, staff, students, public, other law enforcement agencies and public officials
• Promote an attitude of friendliness helpfulness, tact, understanding and caring in the performance of assigned duties
• Assist with the implementation and development of training programs and opportunities for members of the department

• High School Diploma.
• Completed one year of satisfactory service, must be a Special Police Officer, have successfully completed the Campus Law Enforcement Academy (250 hours), or an equivalent law enforcement academy; have no disciplinary actions in file with recommendation for termination. Must have average job knowledge and strong leadership abilities
• Ability to provide effective written and oral communication
• Strong knowledge of public safety standards, operations and systems. Excellent knowledge of police, administrative and patrol procedures. Must be able to generate confidence with the campus community, prospective students, families, donors and the public. Ability to translate knowledge and skills into actions. Ability to write informative reports, review and classify departmental incident reports. Ability to manage police records and reports