Sergeant

Location : JSU Main Campus, MS
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
College/Division: Public Safety
Opening Date: 08/26/2025

Description
The Department of Public Safety at Jackson State University is accepting applications for its Sergeant position.

Examples of Duties

• The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for providing leadership for subordinate personnel on the shift.
• The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for ensuring the compliance of policies and procedures by designated personnel; assist in directing and evaluating job performance of subordinate personnel and maintaining documentation of performance appraisals; reviewing and approving incident reports of subordinate personnel; protection of life and property through enforcement of state laws and University policies and procedures; the assignment inspection and proper care of all equipment assigned to subordinate personnel.
• The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for all ditties assigned by the Lieutenant, Captain and above.
• The Patrol Sergeant is responsible for the shift in the absence of the Lieutenant.
• The Patrol Sergeant may be required to work outside of their regular shift assignments when needed and perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.
• Other duties assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Applicant must have High School Diploma and at least 60 hours of college.
• Applicant must have current police certification from the State of Mississippi Board on Law Enforcement Office Standards and Training (BLEOST).
• Applicant must have at least three years of law enforcement experience.
• Applicant must display the ability to work with all officers and the ability to deal objectively with supervisors and subordinate personnel.
• Applicant must not have any serious disciplinary actions on file.
• In lieu of supervisory experience, a college degree from an accredited college or university is accepted.

We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.

Part-time employees who work 20 hours or more per week are eligible for the complete benefits package.

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Which statement below best describes the highest level of education you have completed?

• High school graduate, diploma or the equivalent (GED)
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Specialist degree
• Ph.D
• G.E.D.
• Juris Doctorate

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Can you, if hired, provide proof of education?

• Yes
• No

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Will you now or in the future require sponsorship to work in the United States?

• Yes
• No

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