Campus Safety Investigative Sergeant

SPARTANBURG METHODIST COLLEGE

JOB DESCRIPTION

Campus Safety/ Investigative Sergeant

Organizational Responsibilities:

Campus Safety/Investigative Sergeant reports to the Chief of Campus Safety

Hours: 12:00 PM to 12:00 AM (Flexible) 12HR Shifts

Job Summary: Campus Safety Officers are responsible for implementing a community policing model that advances the core principles of Spartanburg Methodist College. Officers are required to work closely with individuals and groups within the College community to maintain an atmosphere that enhances the quality of campus life and reduces risks and vulnerabilities on the campus. The Campus Safety/Investigative Sergeant position requires an officer to demonstrate excellent communication and decision-making skills as they patrol campus buildings, grounds, and parking lots; respond to calls for service; enforce College policies and state laws; and render services unrelated to enforcement. This position requires the officer to be an on-call investigator who responds to campus for serious crimes and to supervise new and ongoing investigations. The Investigative Sergeant will be the first line supervisor for the Campus Safety Officers (Police and Security).

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• Perform as a first line supervisor for the Campus Safety Officers to include all Class I, Class III, and Security Officers.

• Coordinate with other law enforcement agencies and investigative units in the enforcement of laws and ordinances on SMC property and investigation of criminal activity on Campus

• Be on call outside of normal working hours to assist with the investigation of serious crimes.

• Supervise any ongoing or new investigations and assign duties and assist the officers as needed to complete all investigations in a timely and professional manner.

• Managing the evidence room includes ensuring all evidence is properly packaged and chain of custody is protected, the evidence station is properly maintained, and the timely transference of evidence to the evidence room.

• Protect life and property, and maintain a practical, working knowledge of Federal, South Carolina and Spartanburg Methodist College laws, and rules and regulations.

• Determine when reasonable suspicion exists to detain a suspect, when probable cause exists to search and arrest and to what degree force and what restraint may be used.

• Ensure that victims and witnesses are informed of their rights and responsibilities as mandated by law, and that they are treated with dignity and respect.

• Perform law enforcement patrol duties that include such things as working rotating shifts, foot patrol, and physically checking doors and stopping suspicious persons and vehicles.

• Communicate information effectively to faculty, staff, students, and other persons in the SMC campus community and gather information, sort, compile and interpret information received.

• Cooperate with other campus officials to implement college policies.

• Initiate and complete verbal, written and computerized reports which include sketches, symbols, mathematical computations and narratives.

• Handle a law enforcement vehicle skillfully in both emergency and non-emergency circumstances, in driving conditions which include day and night and inclement weather.

• Maintain weapons and equipment in a state of operational readiness.

• Report maintenance concerns or safety hazards using the on-line reporting system.

• Respond as quickly as possible to any fire alarms, ensure that the fire department has been notified if appropriate, and assist in evacuating any building(s) affected or threatened.

• Respond to any crisis or emergency that occurs and notify appropriate personnel/offices.

• Monitor closed circuit surveillance cameras; and can retrieve and record footage and other recording devices as needed.

• Supervise any internship students who are present during the assigned shift.

• Participate in assigned Higher Education Law Enforcement training designed for Campus Safety officers as assigned by the Chief or Operations Lieutenant

• Performs other duties that may be assigned

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Effectively perform as a first line supervisor while exercising best practices in leadership

• Possess the ability and working knowledge to investigate serious crimes as they occur and build working relationships with neighboring law enforcement agencies and investigative entities.

• Knowledge of the criminal laws of the State of South Carolina and the rules and regulations of Spartanburg Methodist College.

• Ability to solve problems and relate to faculty, staff and students and other community members in a positive and professional manner.

• Recognize the cultural diversity of the campus community and ensure sensitive and equitable treatment of all citizens.

• Knowledge of and skill in utilizing computers, two-way radios, body-worn cameras, and general office machines such as printers, copiers, and fax machines.

• Ability to learn and be proficient in the operation and use of personal computers utilizing MS Word, Google, Outlook, Colleague, Slate, E2 Campus, Paycor, and Civic Eye.

• Maintain Daily Shift Report (written and/or computerized) of activities occurring during the shift (e.g., collisions, significant incidents) to maintain a record.

• Ability to work any shift.

Working Conditions:

Campus Police Officers may be exposed to a variety of environmental and weather conditions as they patrol campus. They may patrol on foot or in a golf cart or automobile. The position requires frequent contact with students, faculty, and staff, and cooperation with other campus officials.

Special Conditions:

• Armed and uniformed.

• Pass State Law Enforcement (SLED) and SMC pre-employment and personal background check.

• Pass drug testing and remain drug free.

• Maintain yearly training and other requirements to renew Class 1 certification and maintain SLED commission as a campus police officer.

• Possess a valid South Carolina Driver's license.

Required Physical Abilities:

• Ability to access all areas of the campus, move around campus to patrol and respond effectively to emergency situations.

• Manual and physical dexterity and visual acuity are needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents.

• Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on a computer display screen, in hand-written form, and printed on paper.

• Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person, by telephone, and on the two-way radio system.

• Mobility to stoop, kneel, bend, and reach and lift to 25 pounds.

Education and Experience

• Have five years or more of Law Enforcement experience to include the investigation of criminal activity and working with investigative entities.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree or completion of two years of college preferred.

Must be a graduate of or be able to graduate from the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy and qualify as a Class l Law Enforcement Officer

About the College: Founded in 1911, Spartanburg Methodist College is a private residential liberal arts institution serving a diverse student population within the United Methodist Connection. Since its founding as the first co-op school in the nation, SMC has remained dedicated to its mission to connect education and employment. After over 100 years as an Associate Degree granting institution, the college launched its first bachelor's degree in 2019. SMC is growing significantly, adding new programs, and consistently evaluating operations because of a campus-wide commitment to innovation and a passion for designing all campus programs to serve its student population intentionally. Today, the college's emphasis on education and employment includes a unique professional development concentration comprised of eight required courses for students seeking associate and bachelor's degrees. SMC is committed to its student demographic and believes that global impact is possible through their success.

Spartanburg Methodist College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation or any legally protected status in any personnel action regarding the recruiting, hiring, and promotion of faculty and staff members.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory results of a background investigation. SMC participates in the federal E-Verify program.

SMC does not maintain an open application file. Unsolicited resumes will not be considered.