Police Sergeant
Job Description Summary
Police Sergeants are in charge of first-line police personnel; including sworn police officers and non-sworn staff. Police Sergeants, however, do perform the duties of Police Officers, including patrols and enforcement of laws, ensuring a safe and secure environment for the university community.
Job Description
Oversee basic Police Department operations, ensure standard procedures are followed, review reports, plan and implement deployment of personnel, conduct inspections, review work performance, provide advice and counseling to those being supervised.
Act as a member of the Miami University Police Department management team and are expected to develop and implement programs, serve on various committees, participate in policy development, and perform other management duties as warranted.
Perform basic duties of a Police Officer, including foot patrol and mobile patrol, responding to calls for service, taking reports, making arrests, enforcing traffic laws, and other duties.
Additional Position Information (if applicable)
Minimum Qualifications:
- OPOTA Certification
- Minimum of 7 consecutive years of law enforcement experience with 2 of those years working for Miami University Police Department.
- Valid Driver's License
- High School Diploma or GED
Desired Qualifications:
- Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree
Special Instructions to Applicants:
- Submit a Resume
- Submit a Cover Letter
Required Application Documents
Resume and Cover Letter
Additional Information
A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.
This organization participates in E-Verify.
Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.
Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.
Miami University Values Statement
Miami University is a scholarly community whose members believe that a liberal education is grounded in qualities of character as well as of intellect. We respect the dignity of other persons, the rights and property of others, and the right of others to hold and express disparate beliefs. We believe in honesty, integrity, and the importance of moral conduct. We defend the freedom of inquiry that is the heart of learning and combine that freedom with the exercise of judgment and the acceptance of personal responsibility.
For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.
Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.
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