Police Officer III - Sergeant

Police Officer III -

Sergeant Category:

Campus Police

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Department:

Campus Police

Locations:

Springfield, MA

Posted:

Jan 7, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Position 

ID:

196180

About Springfield Technical Community College :

Located on 35 acres of the Springfield Armory National Historic Site and founded in 1967, Springfield Technical Community College is a major resource for the economic vitality of Western Massachusetts. As the only technical community college in Massachusetts, STCC offers a variety of career programs unequalled in the state. Digital Multimedia, IT Security, Nursing, Robotics, Sonography, Mechanical Engineering Technology (Advance Manufacturing) and dozens of other career programs produce potential employees each year. STCC's highly-regarded transfer programs in Business, Engineering, Liberal Arts, Science and Technology continue to provide the most economical option for students pursuing a four-year degree. With an annual enrollment of over 6,500, evening, weekend and online students, STCC is a vibrant campus rich in diversity and justifiably proud of our designation as a Hispanic Serving Institution. Respect, is one of the Core Values of the College and we strive to nurture mutual respect among faculty, staff and students. With respect, we embrace differences to create an inclusive environment for all. Together, we support students as they transform their lives through intellectual, cultural, and economic engagement while becoming thoughtful, committed and socially responsible graduates.

Job Description:

Under the direction of a police Lieutenant, the

CPO III/ Sergeant:

Serves as the first-line supervisor while on duty. Supervises police officers and other department employees in enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and college policies and in provision of personal, real property, and equipment security throughout campus. Reviews police documentation including incident and accident reports and daily logs for accuracy and compliance with criminal, motor vehicle, and traffic laws and with college regulations. Receives compliments and complaints from community members about subordinate officers and other civilian employees. Conducts preliminary investigations of police officers' actions as required by POST regulations and department directives and submits reports to command staff. Motivates, encourages, and mentors police officers and other department employees to achieve personal success and meet department goals and objectives. Supervises patrol officers in the field while acting as Incident Commander for major incidents. Supervises dispatch operations, conducting roll call, making notifications as necessary, including notifications to ensure shifts are adequately staffed. Interprets departmental policies and procedures for officers and civilian staff. Makes recommendations in matters concerning employee discipline and retention. Supervises investigations and documentation of crimes and incidents. Prepares and communicates shift notices and assignments. Makes recommendations for annual performance reviews of subordinate police and civilian staff. Conducts inspections of police personnel and equipment; issues and accounts for police equipment. Represents the department at campus and community meetings. Delivers presentations to campus community as assigned. Will also perform patrol duties, respond to calls for service, make arrests, and testify in court as required. May be assigned as supervisor of specialized units or programs, i.e., bicycle patrol, FTO Program, etc. Other duties as assigned. Ideal candidates must demonstrate a detailed and fundamental knowledge of modern police methods, practices and techniques with particular emphasis on the college environment; skills in working as part of a diverse team; ability to motivate others to effectively achieve department goals and objectives; ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with department members, neighboring agencies, and the campus community; possess excellent interpersonal skills and organizational skills; the ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing to all levels of the organization; knowledge of relevant college-wide police policies and procedures; a strong commitment to diversity, professional ethics and integrity, and understanding of and commitment to community-oriented policing, a self-starting and self-motivated work ethic, and a reliable attendance record.

Requirements:

EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE OF AND STRICT ADHERENCE TO

Federal, state & local laws/ordinances pertaining to apprehension, arrest and prosecution of persons; rules of search/seizure/evidences, departmental rules/regulations/employment. Current principles/practices/techniques of police organization, administration, supervision & training. Current police methods & procedures, including apprehension and arrest, criminal investigations, collection and presentation of evidence and record keeping. Confidentiality requirements of law enforcement information & personnel matters. Crowd management/intervention & control tactics.

REQUIRED

United States citizenship; Full time

MPTC/SSPO

police academy graduate or equivalent; Current POST certification in good standing through the Massachusetts Police Officer Standards & Training Commission. Must show continuous service in law enforcement with less than a 3 year gap from the date of last service in order to qualify for a POST certification. Minimum of three (3) years full time law enforcement experience.

PREFERRED

Law Enforcement Supervisory Experience, Campus Law Enforcement experience, Associates Degree or higher in Criminal Justice.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Finalists must successfully complete a 1-day Sergeants Promotional Assessment Center process conducted by an outside consultant firm. In the promotional process, each candidate must participate in a series of exercises which simulate critical aspects of the position. The 1-Day Assessment Center will be schedule once a pool of qualified candidates has been established, and will be held at

STCC. EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT

Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

Additional Information:

Salary:

Anticipated base salary: Grade 19 Step 6 $78,610.48. Salary based on qualifications at time of hire and subject to AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Shift/Hours to be determined.

Benefits:

Yes

Union:

AFSCME

Grant Funded:

No

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.