Sergeant

Job Description Summary

Responsible for assuring the safety, protection and assistance of students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the University. The Night Shift Sergeant has direct supervisory responsibility for full time and part time officers and student workers with primary responsibilities during 2nd and 3rd shifts and including weekends (likely designated work hours 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., Friday – Tuesday). This position also will frequently serve as the first supervisory staff member on scene for campus emergencies and crisis situations and as such must effectively communicate with Saint Leo community members including leadership and city and county emergency response.

Job Description

Duties and Tasks:

Note: The following duties are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them form the position if the work is similar or related or a logical assignment to the position. Management may require incumbents to perform duties other than those contained in this document.

• Leadership and supervision of Patrol Officers, Dispatch, Event Staff, and Student Employees primarily during 2nd and 3rd shifts and including weekends (likely designated work hours 8 p.m. – 5 a.m., Friday – Tuesday). 
• Effective, engaging communication with students and their families, consistently modeling excellent customer service, appreciation for diversity, respect, compassion, and integrity.
• Emergency and crisis response including serving as liaison to other departments and campus leadership and working closely with EMS, Dade City Police, Pasco County Sherriff’s Office deputies, fire rescue and others.
• Effective assess, respond and facilitate situations that occur that impact Saint Leo community members and guests which include interpersonal situations, investigations, violations of policy, crimes, events, crisis, natural disasters, etc.
• Work effectively with Safety technology including access control, cameras, license plate reader, databases, etc.
• Assist with University Center safety concerns, training, security equipment, and online student/employee safety related concerns, etc.
• Performance evaluations, coaching/mentoring/training, disciplinary actions, approval of hours worked, scheduling, review and approval of daily dispatch logs.
• Assist with fleet maintenance and coordination through ensuring vehicles are safe, clean, and ready for use; properly checked in and out; van certification tests, etc.
• Assist with student transportation coordination or needs including airport shuttle, daily shuttle, safe ride golf cart, rides for people with temporary or permanent disabilities, quarantine transportation, etc.
• Coordinate and assist with facility locking and unlocking, residence hall rounds, patrol, and events including Commencement, Athletic Events and any other club or organization events on Campus
• Other duties as assigned related to the daily operations of University Safety and the University

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated leadership experience especially with supervision; prefer some experience working with college age student population
• Exceptional crisis management/response experience
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to be an effective collaborator and colleague, positively contributing to the University Safety team and the University
• Computer proficiency

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree from regionally accredited college or university
• Equivalent combination of education and experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities
• Previous security, law enforcement, or military experience

Physical Demands:

• Must be capable of walking long distances, and climbing flights of stairs.
• Must be able to do shift work.

Special Instructions

Required Documents

In addition to a resume, the following documents are required for consideration. Please upload documents in the second step of the application packet process: 

• Cover Letter
• Values Statement - (500 words or less), should highlight how your philosophy and practices fit the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Saint Leo University. The Mission Statement, Vision Statement, and Core Values are available on the Saint Leo website at https://www.saintleo.edu/about/mission-values.

ENVIRONMENT: 

The work environment characteristics described here are a representation of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term “qualified individual with a disability” means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of this position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, move about the office and University, handle various type of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. The employee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description.

NOTICE:

The intent of this job description is to provide a representation of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Saint Leo University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. 

Why Work at Saint Leo?

What it’s Like to Work Here: Ask our employees and the one word they’d use to describe working at Saint Leo University is “Community.” Our team members all share the Saint Leo core values, positive attitudes, and problem-solving abilities, enabling them to provide excellent student centered service. Our mission is educating and preparing students for life and leadership in a challenging world. Thank you for your interest in joining the Saint Leo PRIDE!

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Saint Leo, we offer an array of medical, dental, and vision packages as well as several add-on perks to make your benefits package truly customizable to you and your family needs. Available benefits based on employment status (Full Time vs Part Time).

• FREE Tuition - Employee, Spouse, and Dependents*
• Tuition Exchange Opportunity - Dependent of Employees*
• Generous Paid Leave - Sick, Vacation, and Holidays
• Comprehensive Group Health Plan (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Group Medical Plan includes Teledoc, Surgery Plus, Wellness Incentive Program and more!
• 100% Employer-Funded Health Reimbursement Account
• 100% Employer-Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
• 100% Employer-Funded Employee Assistance Program (healthcare and dependent options)
• Employer-provided life insurance
• Discounted On-Campus Dining Meal Plans
• Nationwide Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Wellness Center

*Eligibility based on meeting required service period