Sergeant

The Sergeant position provides leadership and supervision for Officers, Telecommunicators, event staff and contracted services during shifts to ensure proper functioning of day-to-day public safety operations and events management and may act on behalf of the Director in their absence when so delegated. Exhibits responsible leadership to guide & educate the College community in matters of compliance with College policies and procedures, applicable state and federal laws, and emergency response procedures.

This position is a full-time, benefits eligible, hourly position with a hiring range of $31.27 - $39.10 per hour. On top of the base wage, certain hours are eligible for shift differential.

Core Responsibilities:

• Performs supervisory duties of public safety personnel to include telecommunicators, special event staff and contracted services, while directly managing officers in areas of work assignments, shift briefings and investigations, authorization of overtime and time approval.
• Educates the campus community on topics in safety, security and compliance with College policy through inter-personal communications, organized instruction and enforcement.
• Responsible for managing and oversight of the department’s response to day, night and weekend incidents and College activities. Must have ability to analyze emergency and non-emergency situations and develop effective courses of action using problem-solving, mediation and de-escalation strategies in accordance with College policies and procedures.
• Assists with investigations of serious incidents, conducts interviews and completes detailed reports. Provides coaching and direction to officer staff to enhance development of report writing and investigative skills. Reviews and processes incident reports, provides feedback and directs officers to conduct follow up investigation(s), as necessary, to ensure thorough and accurate documentation.
• Directs College response at incidents & emergencies until a senior level College Administrator, Law Enforcement entity and/or Emergency Services Department takes the lead as appropriate.
• Recommends staffing needs, manages preliminary and initial stages of the officer hiring process and assists with the hiring process for telecommunicators. Manages the field training program for new officers. Provides feedback, delivers and documents corrective actions and assists Lieutenant, Associate Director and/or Director in cases of disciplinary actions up to and including the termination of employees.
• Oversees the repeat parking violator process. Issues warning and loss of parking privilege letters and meets with students to establish appropriate plans to improve parking behaviors on campus. Provides direction and guidance to officers to ensure fair, effective, and efficient parking enforcement actions.
• Performs administrative, investigative, patrol, telecommunications and event management duties as assigned by the Lieutenant, Associate Director, and/or Director. Must attend assigned College supervisory training and department meetings.

• Post-secondary education required. Three or more years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Considered an essential staff position for College operations. Must have flexibility to work evenings, weekends, holidays, and occasional long shifts. Will be required to work during designated "blackout" periods and campus emergencies.
• Experience in a residential college setting, or law enforcement background are preferred.
• Knowledge of investigation and interview techniques, as well as relevant state and federal laws related to public safety and health in a residential college setting.
• Must handle confidential matters with appropriate discretion and pass extensive investigative background check.
• Ability to complete required specialized on-the-job training in a satisfactory manner. Required to have and maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to pass College-administered driving test.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to recognize and respond to serious emergencies, exercise good judgment, and perform well under pressure.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to climb multiple flights of stairs several times per day.
• Must be able to walk long distances, for extended periods of time and on various types of terrain.
• Must be able to sit, stand and drive for extended periods.
• Must be able to get in and out of a vehicle several times per day.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 100 lbs. occasionally.
• Must work in inclement weather – hot, cold, rain, snow, ice.

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski area). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).
• Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Outdoor Center.
• Access to our Partner Inclusion Program that provides comprehensive support services to the spouses and partners of Middlebury employees.
• A full listing of our benefit offerings can be found on our website by following this web link: https://go.middlebury.edu/benefits
• Or click see some of the other fun perks of working at Middlebury, whether in Vermont or Monterey!