Job summary
Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic SiteUnder the direction of a police Lieutenant, the CPO III Sergeant serves as the first-line supervisor while on dutySupervises police officers and other department employees in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and college policies
Job seniority: associate level
Responsibilities
• Supervises police officers and other department employees in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and college policies and in provision of personal, real property, and equipment security throughout campus• Reviews police documentation including incident and accident reports and daily logs for accuracy and compliance with criminal, motor vehicle, and traffic laws and with college regulations• Receives compliments and complaints from community members about subordinate officers and other civilian employees• Conducts preliminary investigations of police officers' actions as required by POST regulations and department directives and submits reports to command staff• Motivates, encourages, and mentors police officers and other department employees to achieve personal success and meet department goals and objectives• Supervises patrol officers in the field while acting as Incident Commander for major incidents• Supervises dispatch operations, conducting roll call, making notifications as necessary, including notifications to ensure shifts are adequately staffed• Interprets departmental policies and procedures for officers and civilian staff• Makes recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention• Supervises investigations and documentation of crimes and incidents• Prepares and communicates shift notices and assignments• Makes recommendations for annual performance reviews of subordinate police and civilian staff• Conducts inspections of police personnel and equipment; issues and accounts for police equipment• Represents the department at campus and community meetings• Delivers presentations to campus community as assigned• Will also perform patrol duties, respond to calls for service, make arrests, and testify in court as required• May be assigned as supervisor of specialized units or programs, i.e., bicycle patrol, FTO Program, etc• Other duties as assigned
Requirements
• United States citizenship• Full time MPTC/SSPO police academy graduate or equivalent• Eligible for POST certification through the Massachusetts Police Officer Standards & Training Commission• Must show continuous service in law enforcement with less than a 3 year gap from the date of last service in order to qualify for a POST certification• Minimum of three (3) years full time law enforcement experience• EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE OF AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO: Federal, state & local laws/ordinances pertaining to apprehension, arrest and prosecution of persons; rules of search/seizure evidences, departmental rules/regulations/employment• Current principles/practices/techniques of police organization, administration, supervision & training• Current police methods & procedures, including apprehension and arrest, criminal investigations, collection and presentation of evidence and record keeping• Confidentiality requirements of law enforcement information & personnel matters• Crowd management/intervention & control tactics• PREFERRED: Associates Degree or higher in Criminal Justice• Three (3) years of full time campus Law Enforcement experience
Key Skills Needed
• Knowledge of modern police methods, practices and techniques with particular emphasis on the college environment• Ability to work as part of a diverse team• Ability to motivate others to effectively achieve department goals and objectives• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department members, neighboring agencies, and the campus community• Possess excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills• Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing to all levels of the organization• Knowledge of relevant college-wide police policies and procedures• A strong commitment to diversity, professional ethics and integrity, and understanding of and commitment to community-oriented policing• A self-starting and self-motivated work ethic• Reliable attendance record
