Campus Police Field Operations Sergeant Sworn (P1376006)

The Campus Police Sergeant at High Point University serves as a front-line supervisor responsible for overseeing police operations, ensuring the safety of the campus community, and supporting the department's mission of proactive, community-oriented policing. This role involves supervising officers, coordinating responses to incidents, and maintaining high standards of professionalism and service.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Must be certified as a Law Enforcement Officer in accordance with the provisions of the "North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission" [Basic Law Enforcement Training (BLET) Certification] Knowledge of Federal Laws, North Carolina General Statutes, and High Point University policies Ability to prepare written reports of activities and incidents with accuracy and attention to details Attends required In-Service training sessions and seminars, firearms proficiency certification courses Ability to complete expandable baton, First Aid, CPR, and AED operations

Knowledge, Skills, Ability:

Ability to meet the requirements of the University's automobile insurance. Ability to adapt to an often-changing working schedule, which may include days, nights, weekends, and holidays. Prepares and presents testimony in criminal, traffic, judicial hearings, and grand jury. Provides crowd, parking and traffic control for athletic events, special University/ public events, etc. Provides security escorts for personnel and visitors as requested. Exercises care and safety in the use of equipment required to complete assigned tasks. Reviews or oversees work of less-experienced officers in some circumstances. Participates in crime prevention, community-oriented policing efforts, education meetings, workshops, programs, etc. Performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Patrols University Property; conducts investigations of all accidents, crimes, and incidents by interviewing victims, witnesses, and suspects, through the identifications and collection of physical evidence. Responds to all emergency calls including potentially violent and life-threatening situations. Provides crime prevention strategies, through vehicle, bicycle, and foot patrols. Inspects University property for safety hazards, equipment malfunctions, unsecured doors or other unusual occurrences, refers victims to appropriate services, provides directions, escorts, vehicle and door unlocks assistance, operates necessary equipment. Always maintains radio communications. Renders immediate and temporary medical aid to injured and ill people in emergency situations. Documents all activities and prepare written reports as required by departmental policy. Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as the immediate supervisor, co-workers, University department heads and employees, faculty, staff, students, parents, complainants, suspects, victims, witnesses, medical / hospital personnel, emergency response agencies, sales representatives, other local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, and the public. Prosecutes offenders as necessary by filing criminal charges, referral to the appropriate University authorities Directs and supervises campus police officers during assigned shifts. Provides guidance, mentorship, and performance evaluations. Acts as shift commander and assumes leadership during critical incidents. Reviews and approves incident reports and documentation. Participate in recruitment, onboarding, and training of new officers. Other duties as assigned by Chief of Police. For more information regarding this position, please contact Kristy Baker, Accreditation Manager/Professional Standards Investigator at mbaker7@highpoint.edu. At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.