Police Sergeant

We have an opening for a Police Sergeant/Police Officer 2 at our Chattanooga State campus!

Our Purpose - We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits.

Our Values:
- We cultivate a welcome and caring environment.

- We care about the well-being of each other.

- We instill trust through integrity and transparency.

- We encourage fearless innovation and resilience.

- We collaborate to build a better future.

Our Mission - We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations.  Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.

POSITION SUMMARY

The position of Sergeant supports the mission of Chattanooga State Community College Police Department to foster and maintain a safe and secure environment for its students, faculty, staff, and visitors by overseeing department personnel and providing administrative support. The position of Sergeant is a first-line supervisor for supervising police officers and security officers and is also responsible for traditional tasks that may include scheduling, data analysis, issuing and maintaining the key inventory (if applicable), and assisting in training. The position also maintains the responsibility for the role of a police officer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Holistic Student Support

• Creating and maintaining a culture of safety on campus through community policing, training, and proactive communication.
• Develops rapport with members of the college community as well as surrounding areas; may organize community relations events or activities.
• Coordinates resources and information related to the overall emergency preparedness for the institution. Provides input for contingency planning.
• May, at times, be required to participate and attend regular meetings with key staff across the institution to keep current and aware of changing demands relative to security and law enforcement needs within a designated area of responsibility. Compiles and presents reports as required for committees and meetings. Prepares and submits reports/data/records for local and/or state compliance.

Fiscal Stewardship

• Developing and maintaining a departmental budget.
• Assists the Chief and/or Assistant Chief with work schedules and staffing for special events for police officers and all security officers.

Organizational Culture

• Maintaining a culture of consistency and equity when dealing with all members of the campus community independent of race, gender, or sexuality.
• Keeps management informed of significant police-related events or activities; prepares and reviews periodic activity reports for management. Participates and provides input in periodic management meetings to keep top management informed of problems and concerns.
• Conducts or assists in specialized investigations for the department including internal affairs investigations and criminal investigations when required.
• Maintains department command authority in the absence or incapacitation of the agency’s Chief and/or Assistant Chief of Police.
• Monitors and coaches others for improved work performance and participates in counseling sessions as necessary.
• Assists the Chief and/or Assistant Chief with performance evaluations fairly and impartially utilizing the Chattanooga State Community College employee evaluation system for direct reporting subordinates.
• Performs and provides routine inspections of personnel and equipment to ensure compliance.
• May conduct investigations of complaints/allegations of Chattanooga State Campus Police employee misconduct; make recommendations to management when disciplinary action is warranted and issue applicable corrective action per college and Departmental policies.

Program Innovation

• Assists in managing the training function of the police department when needed, assists in conducting training for the department that meets or exceeds POST requirements, may be required to complete reports documenting in-service and specialized training to the POST Commission, and ensures officers comply with POST requirements.
• Serves as the Field Training Coordinator (FTC) and in that capacity manages the Field Training Program (FTP) for newly hired officers and officers in need of remedial training.
• Analyzes information and formulates reports of trends through review of incident reports and statistical data.

Teaching Excellence

• Assists the department’s general instructor in maintaining data, files, and information related to the department’s training and investigations; conducts research; prepares proposals and plans for strategic and contingency needs. Prepares data for presentation at regular department meetings.
• Coordinates programs, seminars, and security risk assessments for the institution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Excellent communication, oral, interpersonal, writing, and presentation skills. Knowledge of law enforcement best practices and procedures. Analytical skills including objective observation of situations and quick decision-making. Skill in managing situations firmly, courteously, tactfully, and impartially. Ability to multi-task and work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills. Ability to supervise and guide individuals or a group of individuals including maintaining a balance between employee concerns and management requirements. Ability and skill to give feedback to subordinates and handle disciplinary and performance issues.
• Proven clerical and technical capacity to include multiple platforms. Ability to communicate across levels of staff. Excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills. Strong knowledge of training equipment and presentation software including Excel, Adobe, Word, PowerPoint, Publisher, and the department’s records management system. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to multitask efficiently and assist in maintaining the departmental inventory.
• Internal
  • Daily contact with members of the college community including students, parents, staff, faculty, and visitors to give information/directions, conduct preliminary investigations, take police reports, and provide victim assistance. May represent the department at college meetings or functions.
  • Significant contact with key administrators, department heads, and administrative personnel to exchange information and coordinate activities involving police and security presence.
• External
  • Frequent contact with members of local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to exchange information, provide assistance, or request assistance as necessary. May communicate with news media on occasion. May serve as a liaison between the department and other agencies.
  • Regular contact with student groups, neighborhood organizations, and visitors to the campus to plan events, and provide assistance and investigations.
• Preferred:
  • Knowledgeable and skilled in the development and coordination of department training programs with the ability to comply with Tennessee POST Commission requirements, knowledgeable of department RMS software operational capabilities, and experience with the development and utilization of tools for analysis and strategic planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• P.O.S.T. Certified.  Out-of-state applicants are required to meet Tennessee P.O.S.T certification requirements within six (6) months of hire.
• Eight years of law enforcement experience, with a minimum of two years having been in a responsible administrative and supervisory role.
• Experience working in a campus safety and security environment, as well as knowledge of situations that are unique to college students, events, and functions.
• Possess a valid Tennessee driver’s license. Out-of-state applicants must obtain a Tennessee driver’s license within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Pass a thorough background investigation, including a favorable criminal background report and motor vehicle record. Must never have been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude.
• Pass a medical examination/drug screening and a psychological evaluation. This requirement may be waived if there has not been a break longer than six months of full-time employment as a police officer within the state of Tennessee and the employing agency shares all medical and psychological reports.
• Completion of FEMA National Incident Management System (NIMS) Introductory Courses IS-700 and IS-800 within twelve (12) months of hire.

Salary Range: $51,204 - $60,165

** Application Review will start 15 days after posting **