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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Evenings/Nights (United States of America)The police sergeant serves as a first line supervisor directly responsible to a department manager. Duties include but are not limited to the first line supervision of the police departments activities throughout the facility and all on-duty activities of employees assigned to his/her squad or team. They will supervise the protection of persons and property in and around the facility and associated owned or leased properties. They will respond to emergencies to provide service as required. Performance is evaluated through observation oral and written reports and by results obtained.
Essential Job Functions
The sergeant will supervise sworn and non-sworn department personnel on his/her assigned team in all areas related to protective service activities at the facility. Sergeants will make decisions provide direction to subordinates and exercise independent judgement in both emergency and non-emergency situations. Provide direction to the protective service department and facility staff regarding the application and interpretation of policy procedure and relevant laws. They will review written subordinate reports and complete daily shift reports.
Sergeants are expected to lead motivate and evaluate the work of assigned personnel and make recommendations regarding opportunities for improvement training needs or disciplinary actions. Routinely inspect uniforms and equipment. Investigate complaints against personnel and respond in a manner that results in appropriate complaint resolution. Keep other supervisors and the chief of police informed of important activities and critical incidents.
Sergeants will oversee investigations in hospital related incidents. They will ensure compliance with the departments MOU with local law enforcement agencies and communicate any criminal case that may be classified as a felony and/or require outside law enforcement resources. Complete appropriate reports and documentation. Have an understanding of court processes and procedures.
Assist with department scheduling to ensure adequate staffing levels. Monitor department productivity. Take On-Call as needed or assigned by chief of police or designee.
Have a good understanding of security technology to include but not limited to cameras access control and alarm systems. Review body camera video and CCTV for investigations.
Other duties assigned by the Chief of Police or designee.
Employment Qualifications
Required Minimum Education:
High School Diploma or GED
Preferred Education:
2 Year/ Associates Degree
Specialty/Major: Criminal Justice / Public Safety
Licensing/ Certification
Licensure/Certification Required:
Current OPOTA Certificate BLS Valid Drivers License and NAPPI training within first month of hire
Licensure/Certification Preferred:
IAHSS Supervisor Certification (or equivalent)
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum Years and Type of Experience:
3 to 5
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required:
Firearm Qualifications; successfully pass bi-annual firearms qualifications. Computer skills; Microsoft Office Word Excel and PowerPoint. Typing min of 30 wpm.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred:
Meet minimum physical fitness standards based on the Cooper Institutes physical fitness norms for law enforcement. Test consists of: Sit-ups / min Push-ups / min and 1.5 mile run.
Combination of post-secondary education and experience in lieu of a degree.
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Department:
Security - Toledo Regional OfficeIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time