Summary
Sergeant Position
The Department of Public Safety at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Sergeant position.
Examples Of Duties
The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for providing leadership for subordinate personnel on the shift.
The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for ensuring the compliance of policies and procedures by designated personnel; assist in directing and evaluating job performance of subordinate personnel and maintaining documentation of performance appraisals; reviewing and approving incident reports of subordinate personnel; protection of life and property through enforcement of state laws and University policies and procedures; the assignment inspection and proper care of all equipment assigned to subordinate personnel.
The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for all duties assigned by the Lieutenant, Captain and above.
The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for the shift in the absence of the Lieutenant.
The Patrol Sergeant may be required to work outside of their regular shift assignments when needed and perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Other duties assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Applicant must have High School Diploma and at least 60 hours of college.
Applicant must have current police certification from the State of Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Office Standards and Training (BLEOST).
Applicant must have at least three years of law enforcement experience.
Applicant must display the ability to work with all officers and the ability to deal objectively with supervisors and subordinate personnel.
Applicant must not have any serious disciplinary actions on file.
In lieu of supervisory experience, a college degree from an accredited college or university is accepted.
Job Description
Sergeant Position
The Department of Public Safety at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Sergeant position.
Examples Of Duties
The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for providing leadership for subordinate personnel on the shift.
The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for ensuring the compliance of policies and procedures by designated personnel; assist in directing and evaluating job performance of subordinate personnel and maintaining documentation of performance appraisals; reviewing and approving incident reports of subordinate personnel; protection of life and property through enforcement of state laws and University policies and procedures; the assignment inspection and proper care of all equipment assigned to subordinate personnel.
The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for all duties assigned by the Lieutenant, Captain and above.
The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for the shift in the absence of the Lieutenant.
The Patrol Sergeant may be required to work outside of their regular shift assignments when needed and perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
Other duties assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Applicant must have High School Diploma and at least 60 hours of college.
Applicant must have current police certification from the State of Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Office Standards and Training (BLEOST).
Applicant must have at least three years of law enforcement experience.
Applicant must display the ability to work with all officers and the ability to deal objectively with supervisors and subordinate personnel.
Applicant must not have any serious disciplinary actions on file.
In lieu of supervisory experience, a college degree from an accredited college or university is accepted.
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