Title: Police Sergeant

VP Area: Student Affairs - UMW

Department: University Police/Public Safety

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $64,658 to $79,536 depending on experience

*This posting is for current UMW employees only.*

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The police sergeant position is a first line supervisor position responsible for the guidance, direction and training of a squad of police officers in the performance of their duties. To protect life, property and enforce the rules and regulations of the University of Mary Washington as well as the laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia in such a manner that supports the mission of the University. This is a working supervisor position, the sergeant will be required to assist with calls for service. The position will require collateral duties based on the needs of the department.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

The Sergeant must have the training necessary to be an effective leader. They must be familiar with Virginia Code, University of Mary Washington policies and procedures and various City of Fredericksburg ordinances. The candidate must be able to give credible and reliable testimony in a court of law.

Required Experience:

The Sergeant must have enough experience to effectively lead a patrol squad. The candidate must have working knowledge of Virginia Code, university policies and procedures, and the University of Mary Washington Police Department's policies and procedures. The candidate must be familiar with Jean Cleary and and the reporting requirements of the act.

Required Education:

Current certification as a Law Enforcement Officer by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS); Must have extensive experience as a sworn police officer, with a demonstrated ability to supervise others.

Additional Considerations:

KSAs
The Sergeant should have basic level leadership training and, once promoted, continue to pursue leadership training at the regional academy. The candidate must be a field training officer or be willing to become one within a reasonable amount of time of accepting the position.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/.

Selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the AA/EEO officer of the University. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.