Police Sergeant jobs in Huntsville, AL

Summary:

Plans, organizes, oversees, and coordinates the daily activities of a designated operational entity of the Police Department. Manages supervisory personnel and police officers who provide personal, real property, and equipment security throughout campus, ensuring consistent and equitable enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and university regulations. Reviews and approves reports on incident and crime investigations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manages a specific division of the police department, such as operations, crime prevention, or administration; relays orders and messages from superior.
• Oversees the supervision of personnel, which includes work allocation, training, promotion and enforcement of internal procedures and controls, and problem resolution; evaluates performance and makes recommendations for personnel actions; motivates employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
• Reviews police reports and logbooks to ascertain that information is recorded in conformance with regulations; determines the need for follow-up; determines appropriate distribution throughout the campus community.
• Assists subordinates in performance of duties; reviews cases with subordinates as appropriate, and provides guidance and direction.
• Responds to the public and media representatives, both orally and in writing, regarding department activities.
• Participates as a member of various committees, including departmental hiring and promotion, and may assist in developing and communicating departmental operating procedures.
• Represents the organization at various community and/or business meetings, committees, and task forces; promotes existing and new programs and/or policies.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Position Requirements (including certifications, licenses, etc.):

• Graduation from an accredited law enforcement academy.
• At least 3 years of experience that is directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• State of Alabama Certified Law Enforcement Officer, or eligibility for Certification by waiver.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of police protocols, procedures, and methodology
• Knowledge of management principles and practices
• Knowledge of police reporting and recordkeeping policies, procedures, and regulations
• Knowledge of faculty and/or staff hiring procedures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Employee development and performance management skills
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply guidelines and procedures
• Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of a valid driver's license is a requirement for this job.
• Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.

SALARY:

The salary for each position is based on the grade/tier in which the position is placed, and the salary within the grade/tier is based on the number of years of related experience or number of years in the hiring rank.

CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled

Alabama A&M University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Alabama A&M University encourages applications for employment from persons who are members of groups that have been underrepresented based on race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability.