"Sergeant (Police Officer III)"

Sergeant (Police Officer III)

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Department: Police Department

Position #: 00765485 - Requisition #: 38886

Job Summary:

Under the direction of a Lieutenant, the Police Sergeant plans, directs, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of law enforcement staff involved in traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services and activities; oversees and participates in all work activities; assumes responsibility for assigned special programs, projects, or department-wide functions or activities; coordinates activities with other agencies; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise, and review the work of sworn law enforcement staff involved in traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services and activities; supervise non-sworn, unarmed security officers.
• Serve as a first-level supervisor for an assigned shift; prepare and administer briefings; supervise and direct sworn and non-sworn staff and activities on assigned shifts; conduct personnel, equipment, and inspections. Sets an example in dignity, courtesy, discretion, initiative, industry, diligence, truthfulness, courage, attention to duty, attention to detail, and the observance of proper discipline. Coaches and mentors subordinates.
• Prepare, process, and maintain various written reports and records of assigned activities, including daily activity reports.
• Review incident reports, required forms, summons, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion; correct or instruct officers to make corrections.
• Coordinate functions of the unit with other law enforcement agencies.
• Conduct a continuing review of assigned activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services.
• Recommend and assist in implementing goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing effective law enforcement services; and implement approved policies and procedures.
• Interpret, convey, and ensure implementation of agency policies, procedures, and methods; ensure that personnel have clear guidelines of authority and responsibility.
• Train and evaluate assigned personnel; assist with training and orientation of new employees; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates; evaluates training needs and recommends training for subordinates; coordinates training needs with field training officers; instructs officers on technical, tactical, and professional skills; attends continuous training to develop skills and abilities.
• Respond to major crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies; assume initial command; establish field command posts and implement the Incident Command System; may act as incident commander until a higher-ranking person assumes command.
• Assume responsibility for assigned collateral functions including Field Training Officers, Bicycle Unit, training programs, and related assignments.
• Provide administrative support to management staff; conduct various organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare departmental policies and procedures; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Participate in budget development and administration; prepare and plan budget requests for assigned operations and special details; conduct internal affairs investigations and investigate citizen complaints as necessary.
• Participate in shift activities as necessary, including enforcing local and state laws, issuing citations, and making arrests.
• Speak before groups and represent the department and the university campus in meetings and conferences.
• Supervise and participate in preparing reports for various cases including cases going to trial; prepare supplemental reports as required; appear in court to present evidence and testimony as required.
• When assigned to investigations, supervise and personally conduct complete and detailed investigations of a general and specialized nature; review all patrol-generated reports and evaluate, prioritize, and assign them to detectives for follow-up investigations; manage day-to-day activities and coordinate investigations; review all investigation reports and make recommendations and suggestions to officers; supervise and assist officers in follow-up investigations including the gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects.
• Oversee and supervise various programs and/or projects and units. Oversee background investigations for new hires, coordinate special events, and handle miscellaneous complaints and projects for the Chief's office.
• Perform related duties as required.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and in Aurora, Colorado.

Why Join Us:

If you like community policing, building relationships with those you serve and having a healthy work-life balance, then we have just the job for you. Come join us as a police sergeant at the CU Anschutz Medical Campus (www.cuanschutz.edu), the largest academic health center in the Rocky Mountain region. You'll have an important job - protecting those who protect others through ground-breaking, life-saving research that's at the forefront of transformative education, science, medicine, and healthcare.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Possession of a current, valid Colorado P.O.S.T. certification in good standing.
• Three (3) years sworn law enforcement patrol experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a Police Officer II (Corporal) for a higher education or health care facility
• Experience using Versaterm/Versadex, or similar computerized law enforcement records management system
• Experience using the Police Officer Scheduling System (POSS)
• Microsoft Office Suite (specifically, Word and Outlook)
• Bilingual or multilingual
• Possession of an associate's degree or higher

Conditions of Employment / Necessary and Special Qualifications:

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
2. Curriculum vitae / Resume
3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Kenyari Jones; Kenyari.jones@cuanschutz.edu

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting annual salary range for this position has been established as: $112,200 - $125,855.