Training sergeant job description

Summary: This full-time (40 hours/ week), benefits-eligible position is a working supervisor who performs the full scope of officer responsibilities under the direction of the Chief of Police. The Sergeant ensures that all shift duties are completed in accordance with Department goals and policies by providing clear and respectful direction to the team. The Campus Police Training Sergeant plans, organizes and implements training for new and existing Police Officers. In the absence of the Chief of Police, the Sergeant is the on-duty administrator for matters requiring administrative action. As a sworn Police Officer, must possess a current North Carolina BLET certification and be a licensed driver with a clean driving record to be considered. This position is non-exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is eligible to earn overtime pay for additional hours worked.
Compensation range: $54,080 - $58,280

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Responsible for own work and directs and coordinates the duties of police officers, security officers, communications officers.
• Initiates and coordinates response to all emergency calls including potentially violent or life-threatening situations. Responds to unusual or difficult calls to assist, intervene and defuse crisis situations in a non-violent manner if possible. Coordinates immediate and temporary medical aid to injured or ill persons in emergency situations and responds to fire and burglar alarms. Oversees investigation of minor and serious incidents, crimes and accidents. Approves and writes reports for all incidents and situations. Carries a pager and/or issued cell phone on- and off-duty.
• Builds a rapport with the students and employees, allowing them to have a sense of safety and security on campus. Maintains complete understanding of and ensures personnel under supervision follow the Department's Policies and Standard Operating Procedures, North Carolina General Statutes, laws of arrest, search and seizure, evidence collection/processing and criminal procedure.
• Plans, organizes and implements all aspects of training needs for new and existing Police Officers.
o Identifies internal and external training programs to address competency gaps.
o Organizes, develops and sources training programs to meet specific identified training needs.
o Develops training visual aids, manuals, handbooks and reference resources
o Presents and facilitates training programs using recognized training techniques and tools
o Tracks all training needs, attendance and training outcomes.
o Evaluates and makes recommendations on training material, resources and methodology
o Maintains employee training records and on-going training needs.
• Coordinates and performs a variety of duties while patrolling assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle, to protect lives and property of students, employees and visitors, and maintain peace. Uses appropriate and various levels of force to protect and maintain a safe environment. Provides safety escorts to the campus community and participates in other assignments using the Community Oriented policing philosophy.
• Enforces state laws, city ordinances, University rules and regulations. Ensures personnel follow University and Departmental Standard Operating Procedures, North Carolina General Statutes, laws of arrest, search and seizure, evidence collection and processing.
• Investigates traffic accidents, checks vehicles for registration violations, issues campus parking tickets and writes timely, thorough and accurate reports as necessary.
• Provides training and oversight to new personnel, evaluates and reports performance of all personnel as directed by policy. Performs inspection of patrol vehicle before each shift, checks out departmentally-issued equipment and other items necessary for tour of duty, reports maintenance problems or other departmental equipment misuse. Reviews and approves paperwork to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Attends law enforcement and other specialized training to gain knowledge and maintain law enforcement certification. Supervises and works special assignments, such as VIP visits, special events, move-in, graduation, etc.
• Collects evidence, prepares and presents testimony in criminal, traffic, judicial hearings and grand jury.
• Inspects campus to detect safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, checks doors, other unusual occurrences. Maintains radio contact with Campus Police Office and other personnel.
• Coordinates and handles training logistics and activities including venues and equipment.
• Updates Lexipol policy manual and administers Lexipol daily training bulletins.

The Campus Police Training Sergeant is considered essential personnel at Queens. In the event of extraordinary situations, the University may suspend normal operations and classes in whole or part. In such instances, all essential personnel must fulfill their duties, including (1) ensure the continuation of critical University operations; (2) attend to the needs of students and other members of the University community; and (3) protect the University's assets. Essential personnel will be notified by the University announcements and by their respective department head of their activation, and they must report to work as soon as feasible (or remain on duty if already on campus). Essential personnel must remain on duty as instructed to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of essential services, unless directed or permitted to do otherwise by their department head.

Non-Essential Duties:
• Assists in coordinating and patrolling special events/sporting events
• Other duties and special projects may be assigned to meet department and university goals.