Sergeant (Police Officer III)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant plans, directs, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of law enforcement staff involved in traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services and activities; oversees and participates in all work activities; assumes responsibility for assigned special programs, projects, or department-wide functions or activities; coordinates activities with other agencies; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Requirements

Possession of a current, valid Colorado P.O.S.T. certification in good standing.
Three (3) years sworn law enforcement patrol experience.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Must have no felony convictions or domestic violence history.
Must currently possess a valid Colorado driver’s license OR be able to obtain one within 6 months of hire. Must have acquired no more than seven points in the last year and/or no more than 12 points within the last two years; no alcohol-related traffic offenses in the last three years; and no repeat alcohol offenses.
Must be able to speak and comprehend English fluently.
Must be willing and able to work rotating and/or straight shifts, weekends, and holidays; stay over late or come in early to cover shifts; and provide off-hour contact information to be accessible during non-work hours in case of emergencies or to cover unscheduled staffing shortages.
Persons in this position must remain in such physical condition that they can successfully complete required job performance testing.
Candidates will be required to pass a Police Department Background Check which may include one or all of the following: Personnel History Questionnaire, Integrity Interview, Polygraph Examination, Fingerprint Check, Drug Screen, Credit/Civil Check, Criminal History and Driving Infractions Check, Reference Checks, and Post-Conditional Offer Pre-Placement Physical and Psychological Examination.
Highly developed analytical thinking and problem-solving skills, and ability to make analytical judgments where no firm guidelines exist.
Ability to quickly make decisions and accept responsibility under pressure and stress
Ability to demonstrate professionalism, leadership skills, and organizational integrity
Environmental awareness
Good physical strength and agility
Advanced technical and professional police knowledge, including knowledge of federal, state, local, and University laws, rules, regulations, procedures and processes; law enforcement information systems; incident management systems; investigative principles and procedures; interview and interrogation procedures; court decisions that relate to policing; criminal laws and procedures; rules of evidence; court procedures (e.g., case development, presentation, and testifying); and search and seizure laws.
Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally; Knowledge of English grammar, composition, usage and punctuation.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution. Knowledge of how to supervise sworn/non-sworn personnel. Knowledge of EEOC guidelines
Outstanding customer service skills.
Attention to detail.
Knowledge of departmental vision, mission, goals and objectives, and values, departmental policies, procedures, rules, and regulations, including the use of force policy, he pursuit policy and how to effectively manage or cancel a pursuit.
Knowledge of custody and security of arrestees.
Knowledge of critical incident management protocols.
Knowledge of modern police methods and procedures, including the department accepted method of problem solving.
Ability to promote and maintain effective public and community relations and create partnerships for problem solving and prevention work.
Ability to organize and prioritize programs, reports, and to plan programs, deployment, etc. and utilize flexible deployment.
Ability to conduct disciplinary investigations, discipline subordinates effectively, counsel, coach, and mentor subordinates and supervise/guide individuals or a group of individuals.
Ability to work effectively with others.
Ability to appropriately address conflicts among subordinates.
Ability to safely handle a variety of weapons.
Ability to operate a departmental vehicle under emergency and nonemergency conditions.
Ability to recognize individual needs and differences.
Ability to withstand criticism.
Ability to display initiative
The ability to demonstrate resilience and have a high emotional IQ.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience as a Police Officer II (Corporal) for a higher education or health care facility
Experience using Versaterm/Versadex, or similar computerized law enforcement records management system
Experience using the Police Officer Scheduling System (POSS)
Microsoft Office Suite (specifically, Word and Outlook)
Bilingual or multilingual
Possession of an associate’s degree or higher
Experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, RMS (Records Management System)/Versadex, Versaterm, CCIC/NCIC, and POSS.

Responsibilities

Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of sworn law enforcement staff involved in traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services and activities; supervise non-sworn, unarmed security officers.
Serve as a first-level supervisor for an assigned shift; prepare and administer briefings; supervise and direct sworn and non-sworn staff and activities on assigned shifts; conduct personnel, equipment, and inspections. Sets an example in dignity, courtesy, discretion, initiative, industry, diligence, truthfulness, courage, attention to duty, attention to detail, and the observance of proper discipline. Coaches and mentor’s subordinates.
Prepare, process, and maintain various written reports and records of assigned activities, including daily activity reports.
Review incident reports, required forms, summons, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion; correct or instruct officers to make corrections.
Coordinate functions of the unit with other law enforcement agencies.
Conduct a continuing review of assigned activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services.
Recommend and assist in implementing goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing effective law enforcement services; and implement approved policies and procedures.
Interpret, convey, and ensure implementation of agency policies, procedures, and methods; ensure that personnel have clear guidelines of authority and responsibility.
Train and evaluate assigned personnel; assist with training and orientation of new employees; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates; evaluates training needs and recommends training for subordinates; coordinates training needs with field training officers; instructs officers on technical, tactical, and professional skills; attends continuous training to develop skills and abilities.
Respond to major crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies; assume initial command; establish field command posts and implement the Incident Command System; may act as incident commander until a higher-ranking person assumes command.
Assume responsibility for assigned collateral functions including Field Training Officers, Bicycle Unit, training programs, and related assignments.
Provide administrative support to management staff; conduct various organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare departmental policies and procedures; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
Participate in budget development and administration; prepare and plan budget requests for assigned operations and special details; conduct internal affairs investigations and investigate citizen complaints as necessary.
Participate in shift activities as necessary, including enforcing local and state laws, issuing citations, and making arrests.
Speak before groups and represent the department and the university campus in meetings and conferences.
Supervise and participate in preparing reports for various cases including cases going to trial; prepare supplemental reports as required; appear in court to present evidence and testimony as required.
When assigned to investigations, supervise and personally conduct complete and detailed investigations of a general and specialized nature; review all patrol-generated reports and evaluate, prioritize, and assign them to detectives for follow-up investigations; manage day-to-day activities and coordinate investigations; review all investigation reports and make recommendations and suggestions to officers; supervise and assist officers in follow-up investigations including the gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects.
Oversee and supervise various programs and/or projects and units. Oversee background investigations for new hires, coordinate special events, and handle miscellaneous complaints and projects for the Chief’s office.
Perform related duties as required.

Benefits

Tuition Benefit: Employees and their immediate family have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
Medical: Multiple plan options
Dental: Multiple plan options
Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10%25 of your gross pay
Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
Holiday Days: 10/year
ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.