Police Sergeant

Job Overview

The George Washington University Police Department seeks a Police Sergeant. Our goal is to be the premier university law enforcement agency in the region; best paid, best equipped, and best trained. GWPD provides primary law enforcement and public safety service to a diverse university population of 25,000 students, faculty, and staff across two urban campuses.

• Provide faculty, staff and students highly efficient and professional protection and service by being present and interacting with the campus community.
• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the University’s community law enforcement services.
• Works with the Shift Lieutenant for appropriate scheduling of officers to ensure adequate shift coverage, vacation relief, and call-off replacement. May coordinate and schedule additional security at various special activities and events on campus, as needed.
• Partners with the Shift Lieutenant to plan and execute shift meetings, roll call, to ensure overall information is shared with assigned shifts.
• Participates in reviewing and updating GWPD’s policies and procedures. Provides subject matter expertise to ensure they are accurate and enforceable.
• Assists in the evaluation and recommendation of new equipment, supplies or special materials to improve security enforcement.
• Conducts Performance Management evaluations of officers for their assigned shift and assists the Shift Lieutenant in determining future staffing needs.
• Monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Reviews body worn and in-car camera video associated with incident reports prior to approving reports to ensure compliance with department policy.
• Ensures all Community Policing activities are appropriately and timely documented in ARMS for tracking and review.
• Reviews all necessary administrative forms/reports related to Public Safety incidents and operations approve reports written and submitted by officers, and assists Security Officers, as needed.
• Ensures reports are completed accurately and timely.
• Testifies in court or administrative hearings concerning violations or offenses.
• Liaises with law enforcement staff regarding crime prevention measures.
• Attends and participates in various meetings pertaining to Community Policing operations and services.
• May serve on special assignments such as but not limited to:
  Recruitment, Training, Evidence/Property and Crime Prevention.
• Perform the requisite duties of Campus Police Officer as needed, and may be required to work weekends, holidays and/or different shifts than regularly assigned.

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma/ GED plus 5 years of relevant professional experience as a police officer; or a Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study plus one year of relevant professional experience. Must meet requirements to possess a SPO License through DC’s Metropolitan Police Department within 120 days of employment.

• Must possess and maintain a District of Columbia Special Police Commission and meet the prescribed requirements and qualifications associated with commission to include firearms and other weapon systems.
• Prior to employment, the final candidate will need to successfully complete a physical, drug screen and mental examination, which has been approved by the GW Police Department.
• Must have completed an accredited state or federal law enforcement training academy to include the District of Columbia.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive GW vehicles as per University Policy for entire duration of employment within this role.
• Proof of U.S. citizenship and at least 21 years of age as required by the MPD , SOMB.
• Maintain proficiency with firearms and police equipment and weaponry throughout the duration of employment.
• Must be available to work rotating shifts.

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient knowledge of criminal law, rules, and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act Experience in a University or comparable…