Sergeant

Reporting directly to a Lieutenant, the Sergeant is responsible for the management of an assigned shift, supervising Police Officers, Security Officers, and Dispatchers, and overseeing the proper implementation and execution of all shift operations.

Requirements

• Be eligible for appointment as a Special Police Officer under Chapter 22C, Section 63 of Massachusetts General Law, and must retain such appointment.
• Have previous experience as a police officer, preferably in a college or university police department.
• Must have completed six months as a Suffolk University Patrol Officer (internal candidates only).
• High school diploma or GED required, Bachelors Degree strongly preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Naturalized U.S. Citizen.
• Must be available to work any shift as assigned.
• Excellent communications and human relations skills.
• Must be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• No prior felony or violent crime record.
• Must have successfully completed a Campus Police Academy or equivalent.
• Must possess and retain a valid Massachusetts Driver’s License.
• Must possess effective report writing skills.
• Must possess and retain a Massachusetts Firearm Identification Card or License to Carry Class A Firearms.
• Must successfully complete a medical examination including drug screening.
• Must complete a psychological evaluation.