The primary function of a Police Sergeant is to provide supervisory and enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services of the Tyler Junior College District.
Scope
Responsible for supervising police personnel engaged in law enforcement duties associated with the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of the Tyler Junior College District. Exercises independent judgment within limits prescribed by law, Policies, and Procedures of the Board of Trustees, institutional rules and regulations, and Chief of Police departmental policies and procedures. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
Supervision
Received
Performance is reviewed by supervising officers, Lieutenant or Chief of Police, through reports and observation.
Given
Close and frequent supervision of commissioned police officers, public safety officers, telecommunication officers, and other civilian personnel assigned to one’s shift or duty assignment.
The starting salary within the range depends on individual experience and education. The salary range does not reflect total compensation, which includes base salary, benefits, and certification pay. This position does have the potential for overtime.
Certification pay is determined based on TCOLE Licensure, as listed in the chart below
Equipment
Proficient with all equipment utilized to perform assigned duties, including but not limited to firearms, restraints, less-lethal force weapons and techniques, automobiles, communications equipment, personal computers, and investigative and surveillance equipment.
Physical Capabilities
Duties involve driving, walking, running, standing, stooping, climbing, crouching, pushing, jumping over, pulling, carrying, reaching above the head, lifting, lowering, hand-wrist and elbow motion, grasping, and holding, good physical condition and vision, ability to hear and speak.
Working Conditions
This position requires:
No
Yes
Working in an office environment
X
Working in Patient Care Unit (e.g. nursing unit, outpatient clinic)
X
Exposure to human/animal blood, body fluids or tissues
X
Exposure to harmful chemicals
X
-
Exposure to outside weather conditions
-
Must be able to work either day, evening or night hours on any shift with possible varying days off and on holidays
-
Subject to emergency recall during man-made or natural disasters and unusual occurrences on campus
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Work involves a degree of hazard
Physical Demands
Time spent:
Never
(0%)
Occasionally
(1-33%)
Frequently
(34-66%)
Continuously
(67-100%)
Officer Certifications
Available additional monthly pay for Officer Certifications at Intermediate, Advanced, and Master levels.
Other Expectations-
Perform other duties as assigned
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Will have contact – in person, by email, or by phone – with staff, students, and the general public
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Must exhibit a sensitivity to and an understanding of the diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students and to staff and students with disabilities
NOTE: With or without reasonable accommodation, the individual in this position must possess the competencies and must be able to perform the essential functions and duties of the job as described above - including essential tasks requiring specific physical demands. The position description is not inclusive of all responsibilities and expectations and may be amended with or without prior notice.