Public Safety First Sergeant
Sul Ross State University

Job Info

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Job Title:

Public Safety First Sergeant

Location:

Alpine

Department:

University of Public Safety

Posting Date:

11/13/2023

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

$52,750.00

Required:

High School graduate or equivalent; thirty or more college semester hours; must hold active/current Peace Officer License with the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education. Two or more years law enforcement experience. Thorough knowledge of and skill in the use of firearms, non-lethal defense devices, radio equipment, photographic equipment, criminal investigative tools, computer programs/software, and use of emergency motor vehicles; good report writing skills and proficiency in all phases of duties performed.

Preferred:

Associate or Bachelor's degree. Three or more years supervisory experience; Intermediate Peace Officer License or higher; Public School and/or University system. Knowledge and skills in alarm/fire systems, digital CCTV cameras/card access systems, and secured key systems.

Primary Responsibilities:

SummaryFunction: Responsible position involving the safeguarding of human lives as well as private and personal property; involves the regular patrolling of the campus, usually done alone, and requires mature judgment under conditions of stress; must be emotionally stable, intellectually honest, capable of functioning intelligently in a variety of situations and present a pleasing personal appearance; must be able to communicate effectively with intelligent young people and be able to establish a reasonable rapport with a large spectrum of behavioral possibilities with which the officer may come into contact; must be able to act effectively in extremely divergent interpersonal situations i.e. the officer must be able to endure physical and verbal abuse and exhibit a balanced perspective even though being constantly exposed to the worst in human behavior. The First Sergeant is second in the chain of command as it pertains to the rank structure in the department. DutiesEssential: The First Sergeant is first line supervisor for Patrol, Civilian, and Criminal Investigative functions and takes general supervision by observation and/or conference from the Director of Public Safety. Supervision of patrol/investigative functions including but not limited to: development of daily/ monthly work schedules; management of Evidence room; all duty assignments specific, specialized, and general; review all criminal/arrest reports for accuracy/completeness; officer appearance including uniforms/equipment; actions taken by officers in arrests, civil disturbances, or other activities relating to law enforcement duties; annual performance evaluations; respond to citizen, student complaints, and disciplinary action when necessary. Supervision of staff functions include: Key Services, IVIS Identicard/ID client security systems, Communications, and other standard office activities; annual performance evaluations; respond to citizen, student complaints and take disciplinary action when necessary. Other duties include but not limited to: regular patrol of campus (usually alone); reporting all conditions that might reflect on safety or welfare of personnel on campus; respond to, administer first- aid and/or provide emergency services involving a wide variety of situations; enforce Federal, State, and Municipal laws with or without warrants; conduct searches and seizures with or without warrants as applicable; annual policy development, review, and amendment; make preliminary and/or follow-up investigations on criminal report and traffic accidents; conduct interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects; make necessary reports in writing as directed by the Director of Public Safety; collect, preserve and maintain chain of custody for evidence; testify in court; regulate and control traffic; enforce violations of parking/moving regulations; on-call 24 hours a day; operate and maintain departmental/ personal equipment; escort students and staff; cooperate with other law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies; programming and management of card access/camera equipment; management of secured key codes, locks, and keys; requires mature judgment under conditions of stress; ability to develop and manage department budget; exposure to outside weather conditions; may be required to work during night hours; work involves a degree of hazard; must be stable, honest, capable of functioning intelligently in a variety of situations; must communicate effectively with a wide variety of young people situations; exhibit a balanced perspective when exposed to the worst in human behavior; responsible for safeguarding human lives as well as private and personal property; and have ability to multi-task activities, reports, and successfully complete duties as they are assigned. Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.
Working ConditionsUsual: Exposure to outside weather conditions. May be required to work during night hours or alternating shift. Work involves a degree of hazard; position is Security Sensitive. Required: Valid Texas driver's license with driving record acceptable to the University must be maintained as a condition of employment.

Other Information:

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing stulife@sulross.edu

About SRSU:

Sul Ross State University Alpine Campus is in the Scenic Davis Mountains of West Texas, is a member of the Texas State University System, is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award Associate, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees, and has an enrollment of approximately 2,000 students of campus in Alpine, Texas. At an elevation of 4,480 feet, and on the periphery of the Chihuahuan Desert, Alpine enjoys mild winters and cool summers. Davis Mountains State Park, Fort Davis National Historic Site, Big Bend National Park, and Guadalupe Mountains National Park are all within one to three hours driving distance from Alpine.

More information is available regarding Sul Ross State University and position openings See http://www.sulross.edu our website.

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