Sergeant - Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute : Job Details

Sergeant

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Work type: Full Time

Location: Troy, NY

Categories: Staff, Public Safety

Who we are

Why Rensselaer? Nestled on a beautiful 275-acre campus in upstate NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is home to five schools, 32 research centers, three makerspaces, an observatory, one of the world's fastest supercomputers, and the IBM Quantum System One - the first university-based quantum computer in the world.

With top notch employee health and retirement benefits, Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program, tuition remission, and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

The Public Safety Sergeant provides supervision of shift including responsibility for assigning and coordinating Officer duties, evaluation of daily patrol activity and reports, productivity reports, special events, conflict resolution, emergency response and law enforcement coordination.

Minimum Qualifications

- Requires 60 credits from an accredited college or 30 credits and qualifying military service

- Four years of experience in safety/law enforcement

- Must possess and maintain a valid US driver's license

- Must be available for flexible shift scheduling

**Relevant law enforcement supervisory experience may substitute for a portion of the education requirements

Relevant combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

- Requires clear and effective verbal and written skills

- Requires ability to effectively deal with multiple emergency situations

- Requires excellent customer relation skills

- Requires critical decision making

- Requires ability to effectively supervise staff and resources

- Requires the ability to utilize PC and the applications associated with Windows Office and job specific software

Shift

Public Safety: Various Shifts

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate

Expected hiring range: $26.00 - $28.00 per hour

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact [email protected].

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu) ( .

We welcome candidates who will bring diverse cultural, ethnic, national and international perspectives to Rensselaer's work and campus communities.

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity, Race/Gender/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Advertised: 01 Aug 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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