Security Sergeant

Position Summary:

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Security Sergeant for the Division of Institutional Planning & Operations (IP&O). Reporting to a Security Lieutenant the Security Sergeant will provide direct field level supervision of subordinate personnel including Security Officers, Community Services Officers, and Executive Drivers. Security Sergeants will perform post inspections, train subordinates, perform security related duties, and provide supervision during events. Security Sergeants will assist with administrative tasks and projects as assigned.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Provide field level supervision during regular operations and events, provide support to subordinates, address performance and uniform issues, conduct training, and perform disciplinary actions as assigned.
• May issue verbal warnings to subordinate staff and make recommendations of progressive discipline to Security Lieutenant for further action.
• Conduct post and field inspections for various security related functions.
• Perform security related duties while on patrol, including but not limited to patrolling, parking enforcement, fixed post coverage, escorts, jumpstarts, and building lockups.
• Perform administrative duties as assigned including but not limited to assisting with payroll and timekeeping, completing special projects, and reviewing patrol sheets, logbooks, vehicle and building check sheets, inspection sheets, operations sheets, and other related departmental paperwork.
• In the absence of a Security Lieutenant or superior officer may represent the division in public safety meetings

Minimum Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates an understanding of security and/or public safety.