What are the responsibilities and job description for the Reserve Sergeant position at Brandeis University?
Brandeis University is delighted to announce an opportunity to join our team as a part-time Police Sergeant in the Public Safety/Campus Police Department. This role is perfect for individuals seeking a flexible, non-benefited position with opportunities to contribute to campus safety while utilizing and building upon their specialized skills in areas such as emergency management, accreditation, and community policing.
The part-time Police Sergeant manages and supervises campus police, security staff, and parking monitors, ensuring effective and efficient operations to uphold the department’s mission of providing a safe and secure environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. This role is critical for providing supervisory coverage during weekends and supporting emergency management needs.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise police officers, security staff, parking monitors, and potentially student workers. Administer routine assignments and ensure the safety of the Brandeis community. Provide leadership and decision-making during after-hours, weekends, and holidays, including emergencies and facility issues. (45%)
- Coordinate criminal investigations, collaborating with Massachusetts trial courts and other police departments. (10%)
- Oversee and ensure accuracy of written reports and logs for all events within the Brandeis community. Triage and log calls, notifying appropriate personnel based on the situation. (10%)
- Assist with filling shift coverage, event assignments, and weekly staff rosters. (10%)
- Maintain and oversee the campus alarm system for optimal security. (10%)
- Implement and lead crime prevention initiatives and community policing programs. (10%)
- Supervise the maintenance of roadways for emergency vehicle access. (5%)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Emergency management
- Accreditation processes
- Community policing
- B.A./B.S. preferred.
- 3-5 years of work experience in law enforcement or public safety.
- Police Academy graduate and ability to meet State Police requirements for obtaining Special State Police Officer powers.
- Current license to carry firearms.
- Certification in First Responder, CPR, CJIS, Sexual Assault Investigation, and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention.
Physical/Environmental Demands:
This position requires mobility, physical exertion, and the ability to operate equipment safely under various environmental conditions, including exposure to weather extremes and physical risks.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
Diversity, equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis today and always have been for they are rooted in our founding as an institution. These values serve as a reminder for self-reflection, and a continuous call to grow for us as Brandeisans. Founded as a model institution for ethnic and religious pluralism, Brandeis University welcomes students, faculty, and staff of all nationalities, religions, and orientations. Moreover, social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis, which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces the evolving diversity of our larger society. Read more online about our Mission and Diversity Statements at Brandeis Mission and Diversity Statements.
If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we nevertheless encourage you to apply.
Closing Statement
Brandeis University is committed to providing its students, faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, caste, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, including transgender identity, religion, disability, age, genetics, active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.
