Sergeant - Pittsburgh, PA

Supervises police officers and security guards and assists in training and evaluation of police officers. Regulates criminal activity, oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic, patrols on and around campus, prepares testimony for legal proceedings, and provides special security upon University request.

Essential Functions

• Assists in training and evaluation of police officers.
• Supervises officers and responds to any issues that arise.
• Regulates criminal activity and responds to violations as indicated by the law.
• Oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic and enforces laws as they relate to the road.
• Patrols areas on and around campus.
• Detects and responds to criminal activity.
• Prepares testimony for any legal proceeding and remains valuable through any investigations.
• Provides special security services at the University's request.

Physical Effort

Ability to communicate over phone/radio. Provide security protection for the campus community. Requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and successfully pass any required firearms qualifications required by the department.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff

Job Family: Safety & Security

Job Sub-Family: Police

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Work Schedule varies by need

Work Arrangement: On-Campus

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable