What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sergeant - Drug Detection Canine Handler position at Vanderbilt University?
Job Description:
The Sergeant - Canine Drug Detection Handler position will perform law enforcement, crime prevention duties, and other general police/security services; and enforce state and local laws as well as Vanderbilt University policies and procedures.
This handler will be required to work a flexible work schedule to ensure maximum attendance at mandatory maintenance training. Shift times and days off will be assigned accordingly.
The responsibilities of this role include:
Administrative Services
- Performs and provides direct field supervision of police, master police, and security officers in routine patrol, directed patrol, community policing, and special event activities.
- Reviews and assists officers as necessary on incident reports, accident reports, and any other such reports prepared by officers daily.
- May train new police officers and evaluate as outlined in the Field Training Program.
Calls for Service
- First responder for all emergency calls to include but not be limited to the following: alarms (fire, panic, holdup), hazardous material spills and leaks, traffic crashes, criminal activity in progress, assistance for injured/sick, and crimes in progress.
- Responds to non-emergency calls to include but not be limited to the following law enforcement or safety and security concerns.
- Provides escorts of money and persons for protection of such.
Community Oriented Policing
- Serves the community through proactive patrol of assigned areas working with zone contacts to identify potential security-related situations and develop crime prevention strategies.
- Identifies potential security-related conditions and takes the lead in problem-solving through partnerships to develop prevention strategies.
Investigations
- Provides initial investigation for all calls of criminal activity and accidents.
- Protects and maintains crime scene as necessary.
Judicial Proceedings
- Appears in court as a prosecuting officer or witness and presents testimony.
Special Events and Assignments
- Provides security for events such as athletic events, concerts, speakers, visiting dignitaries, commencement, and numerous other social activities where security personnel may be required to provide crowd control and maintain order.
This role requires certain qualifications including a high school education or G.E.D., a valid driver's license, graduation from an accredited Police Academy, and certification as a P.O.S.T. certified police officer in Tennessee.
The Sergeant - Canine Drug Detection Handler position will perform law enforcement, crime prevention duties, and other general police/security services; and enforce state and local laws as well as Vanderbilt University policies and procedures.
This handler will be required to work a flexible work schedule to ensure maximum attendance at mandatory maintenance training. Shift times and days off will be assigned accordingly.
The responsibilities of this role include:
Administrative Services
- Performs and provides direct field supervision of police, master police, and security officers in routine patrol, directed patrol, community policing, and special event activities.
- Reviews and assists officers as necessary on incident reports, accident reports, and any other such reports prepared by officers daily.
- May train new police officers and evaluate as outlined in the Field Training Program.
Calls for Service
- First responder for all emergency calls to include but not be limited to the following: alarms (fire, panic, holdup), hazardous material spills and leaks, traffic crashes, criminal activity in progress, assistance for injured/sick, and crimes in progress.
- Responds to non-emergency calls to include but not be limited to the following law enforcement or safety and security concerns.
- Provides escorts of money and persons for protection of such.
Community Oriented Policing
- Serves the community through proactive patrol of assigned areas working with zone contacts to identify potential security-related situations and develop crime prevention strategies.
- Identifies potential security-related conditions and takes the lead in problem-solving through partnerships to develop prevention strategies.
Investigations
- Provides initial investigation for all calls of criminal activity and accidents.
- Protects and maintains crime scene as necessary.
Judicial Proceedings
- Appears in court as a prosecuting officer or witness and presents testimony.
Special Events and Assignments
- Provides security for events such as athletic events, concerts, speakers, visiting dignitaries, commencement, and numerous other social activities where security personnel may be required to provide crowd control and maintain order.
This role requires certain qualifications including a high school education or G.E.D., a valid driver's license, graduation from an accredited Police Academy, and certification as a P.O.S.T. certified police officer in Tennessee.
