Police Sergeant - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-18
University of Central Missouri
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Warrensburg
Missouri
64093
United States


The University of Central Missouri is an equal employment opportunity employer


Salary $29.29 Hourly
Location UCMO - Warrensburg, MO
Job Number 998910
Division Police/Support Services
CategoryPublic Safety

Description

Assign duties and supervise all shift personnel in the performance of their duties, to include police officers, Safe Team personnel and parking lot attendants.
Maintain constant radio or telephone availability with the communications center. Present positive public relations. Establish and utilize effective patrol techniques.
Identify violations of University regulations, municipal ordinance violations, or state laws and take appropriate action to remedy the situation, to include advisement, conflict resolutions, referral for University discipline, or arrest. Prepare reports regarding violations.
Plan and conduct follow-up investigations into violations of University regulations, municipal ordinance violations, or state laws, and prepare reports. Testify in criminal court proceedings.
Perform public service duties.

Examples of Duties

50%

  • CALEA Accreditation Manager maintains the Department of Public Safety's accreditation program according to Federal, State of Missouri, and CALEA (Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies) law enforcement standards.
  • Performs analytical and administrative work, with an emphasis on planning and coordinating accreditation activities as directed by the Director of Public Safety.
  • Perform all of the duties of police patrol sergeant, auxiliary sergeant, or detective sergeant as assigned.


20%
  • Work with Public Safety Assistant Directors and the Director to identify department grant needs.
  • Locate and apply for grants while working with the Office of Sponsored Programs to coordinate the process.
  • Maintain grant programs and requirements such and inventory and reporting on the status of grants.


15%
  • Coordinate with 3rd party vendors to maintain technology, hardware, and software within the Department of Public Safety.
  • Manage and maintain the Milestone software for UCM's Campus Camera Network. Work with individual areas on campus to identify areas where new cameras may be needed and then coordinate with the vendor, individual areas, and the Director of Public Safety to plan the project and then implement.
  • Mange and maintain the ProPhoenix software to support our dispatch and patrol division.


10%
  • Coordinate with the UCM Office of Technology and Department of Public Safety personnel to support, maintain and implement new technologies within the department


5%
  • Respond to emergency police and other calls.
  • Work special events and overtime as assigned.


Typical Qualifications

Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice Administration or related field.


Experience:
  • Three years experience as a police officer, preferably in a college or university environment.
  • Five years preferred.


Supplemental Information

Physical/Environmental Factors:
  • Ability to physically perform defensive tactic skills (following training, e.g., handgun retention, control & restraint techniques)
  • Long periods of time in patrol car
  • Potential life-threatening situations


Special Instructions:

Full-time benefits-eligible position: Benefits include competitive salary; health, dental, vision, life insurance, AD & D, long-term disability; 3 weeks paid vacation per year; 3 weeks of accrued sick leave per year; 13 paid holidays; retirement; and generous education assistance for an employee, spouse and dependent children taking classes at UCM.

Part-time benefits-eligible positions: Benefits include generous education assistance for the employee.

Temporary, adjunct, student employment, or graduate assistant positions: Benefits are not included.

Completed UCM online application for employment required. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

A review will begin immediately and continue until filled unless indicated otherwise.

NOTE: A background check is required for the selected candidate of all staff, faculty, adjunct, and temporary positions and any job offer is contingent on the results of this check. Student employees and graduate assistants do not require a background check to be conducted prior to employment.

The University of Central Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer and specifically invites applications from women, minorities, veteran status, and people with disabilities.


Benefits

Our faculty and staff are the university's most valuable asset, and our goal is to provide a robust Total Rewards Program designed to help them maintain a happy, healthy, and productive lifestyle.

Highlights from UCM's total rewards package for full-time employees include:
  • 28.75% (staff) and 6% (faculty) defined retirement contribution, paid by the university;
  • Voluntary Tax-Sheltered Annuity (TSA) programs (403(b) and 457(b)) that allow eligible employees to make additional pre-tax contributions to a retirement plan;
  • Employees can earn up to full tuition (15 credit hours) for themselves per academic year. Full-time employees are also eligible for up to $175 towards non-credit courses each fiscal year. Employees can earn up to full tuition for their dependents;
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans that begin on the first of the month following your date of hire. Basic dental and vision insurance paid at 100% by the university;
  • Available Health and Dependent Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • University-paid basic life insurance (including accidental death and dismemberment) and short-term and long-term disability insurance coverage;
  • Generous leave accruals that begin accruing on your start date, plus 14 paid holidays per year.
  • The UCM Childcare Center on the Warrensburg campus can provide faculty, staff, and students quality care for their children ages six weeks to 10 years.
  • The Student Recreation and Wellness Center (SRWC) is free for all employees and is located on the Warrensburg campus.
  • An Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their immediate family members to help assist with personal challenges you may face in your daily life;
  • UCM offers an Employee Discount Program through Working Advantage.
To learn more about the wonderful benefits available as a University of Central Missouri employee, visit our benefits page!

01

How many years of professional police officer experience do you have?
  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
  • 2 years but less than 3 years experience
  • 3 or more years of experience


02

Do you have a Bachelor's degree or higher in the field of criminal justice or a closely related field?
  • Yes
  • No


Required Question




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