Sergeant, Public Safety
The Curry College Public Safety Department is tasked with providing a safe and secure environment for our community members to live, learn, and work. Our department adopts a hybrid model with fully sworn and certified Campus Police Officers that work in conjunction with non-sworn civilian Public Safety Officers. Together we operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
Essential Functions:
The Sergeant serves under the general supervision of the Lieutenant and is tasked with managing the daily operations of their respective shift. The Sergeant will supervise and oversee the Campus Police Officers and Public Safety Officers assigned to their shift and participate in the management of the Department, ensuring that the college community and its facilities are safe and secure.
- The Sergeant will manage the patrol operations of their shift to ensure a safe and secure campus environment. The Sergeant will enforce departmental orders, applicable state laws, and ensure compliance with all personnel.
- The Sergeant will conduct a shift change roll call to ensure all staff are properly informed and aware of ongoing incidents, recent crime trends, new policies and procedures, and any other relevant information.
- The Sergeant will approve all incident reports forwarded to them at the conclusion of their shift and ensure that there are no spelling or grammatical errors, that the information contained in the report is accurate, and then forward the report as necessary through the Chain of Command.
- The Sergeant will be able to successfully address a broad range of issues using sound judgement and discretion, ensuring effective crisis management and conflict resolution. The Sergeant may be required to respond to active and ongoing incidents to provide clarity and direction for the staff they oversee.
- The Sergeant will serve as a positive role model and mentor to both subordinates and peers, which will foster a culture of professionalism and ethical behavior.
- The Sergeant at times may need to respond safely and rapidly to emergency calls for police service such as reports of crimes in progress; suspected criminal activity; medical emergencies; environmental emergencies; fires, fire alarms; motion and intrusion alarms; and accidents, etc. Render aid and assistance to victims, advising them of available services, and making appropriate referrals to available resources. Conduct thorough initial investigations of incidents and follow up investigations assigned. Assist Massachusetts State Police, Milton Police, Milton Fire, Coastal EMS, and other public safety agencies as requested and/or required.
- Knowledge of police practices and investigative procedures of a comprehensive campus law enforcement program. Knowledge of and ability to interpret, apply, and make decisions in accordance with pertinent Federal, State, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
- Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, and video systems.
- Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering a welcoming work environment.
- Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; and respond well to questions.
Additional Functions:
In addition to the functions outlined above, the Sergeant may, at times, be subject to the following.
- Regularly attend meetings and sit on various boards comprised of campus partners.
- Regularly prepare incident and accident reports for supervisory review and possible dissemination.
- Respect and maintain confidentiality, parameters of operation, professional protocols, and individual privacy.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Lieutenant.
Job Requirements:
Essential Characteristics:
The Sergeant is a first-line supervisor within the Department of Public Safety and can have a significant impact on their subordinates and peers as well as the Curry Community. Therefore, candidates should have the following characteristics to be successful.
- Candidates should hold themselves and their peers to a high ethical standard and be capable of enforcing policies, procedures, and laws accordingly.
- Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to establish effective communication with a diverse population.
- Candidates should have the ability to think critically, often quickly and with limited information, to make difficult and impactful decisions.
- Candidates should have a high level of attention to detail.
Minimum Qualifications:
The Curry College Public Safety Department is seeking candidates with previous campus law enforcement or campus public safety experience.
- The candidate must be authorized to work in the United States
- The candidate must possess a High School diploma or GED equivalent
- The candidate must be at least 21 years of age
- The candidate must have an active Massachusetts Driver's License
- For a candidate to be sworn law enforcement, they must be eligible for appointment as Special State Police Officer in accordance with M.G.L. ch.22 s. 63 and able to maintain their eligibility for the duration of their employment
- For a candidate to be sworn law enforcement, they must be eligible for appointment as a Norfolk County Deputy Sheriff and maintain their eligibility for the duration of their employment
- For a candidate to be sworn law enforcement, they must be eligible for the Massachusetts Peace Officers Standards and Training Certification (POSTC) and remain a Certified Officer for the duration of their employment
- For a candidate to be sworn law enforcement, they must have completed an MPTC Recruit Officer Course from an MPTC approved or authorized academy or obtained a permanent exemption from the MPTC
- The candidate must have at least 3 years of verified campus law enforcement or campus public safety experience
- The candidate will be required to pass a comprehensive background investigation, a pre-employment psychological examination, and a pre-employment medical exam
Preferred Qualifications:
- The candidate would have previous experience as a supervisor in a campus law enforcement or campus public safety setting
- The candidate would have an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice or a related field from an accredited institution
- Sworn candidates would have obtained their POST Certification by having completed a Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) Basic Recruit Officer Academy and/or obtained a permanent exemption from the Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) that has been approved and accepted by the Massachusetts State Police
- The candidate would have graduated from or completed a law enforcement supervisory or management program such as the MPTC First Line Supervisor Course
- The candidate would have active certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED, and Stop the Bleed
- The candidate would have campus law enforcement experience
- The candidate would have knowledge of CAD and report writing operating systems
- The candidate would have knowledge of police procedures and practices, the laws of arrest and criminal procedures
- The candidate would have a strong ability to understand the dynamics and culture of working at an institution of higher learning
Salary Range:
$28.00 to $29.50 hourly
Additional Information:
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, Curry College will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
At the College's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the College, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.
Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination
Curry College (the "College") does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer, as required by Title IX and its federal regulations, including in admission and employment.
The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at
https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Nondiscrimination-Policy.pdf
The Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at
https://www.curry.edu/assets/Documents/About-Us/Curry-College-Sexual-Misconduct-Policy.pdf
Individuals who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX, or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance, the Office for Civil Rights, or both.
Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:
Ann Coyne, Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance: Office 122, King Academic Administrative Building, 55 Atherton Street Milton, MA 02186. (617) 333-2212, ann.coyne@curry.edu.
Office of Civil Rights ("OCR"): Boston Office, Office for Civil Rights, US Department of Education, 9th Floor, 5 Post Office Square, Boston, MA 02109-3921, Telephone: 617-289-0111, FAX: 617-289-0150; TDD: 800-877-8339, Email: OCR.Boston@ed.gov.
To apply, visit http://curry.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=186171
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Apr 04, 2025 