Police Patrol Sergeant

Must be a leader and perform as a working first line supervisor under the direction of a Lieutenant. The primary assignment will be in patrol.

• Leads a shift of officers that patrol the campus.

• Directs police responses to calls for service and violations of the law, as well as, conducts and/or supervises preliminary investigations.

• Conducts noted police supervisory duties in a university environment requiring abilities to problem solve, deescalate situations, and use a range of resolution methods including administrative referrals for police enforcement action .

• Serves as mentor, teacher, and coach for line officers.

• As sworn police officer works to maintain public peace, protect life and property, and enforce laws of the Commonwealth of Virginia and rules and regulations of William & Mary.

• Ensures line officers perform duties according to departmental policies and procedures under minimal supervision.

• Performs specialized and involved tasks and administrative duties to include training, maintaining the fleet, crime prevention plans, among other duties.

• Significant responsibility in prevention, oversight of Community Engagement.

• Supervisors must be able to make decisions based on values, laws, procedures and standing .

• Performs as a member of a supervisory team in leading line officers to accomplish goals and objectives. May be responsible for department resource control.

• This position is only open to current William & Mary or VIMS employees.