Sergeant

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Mount Holyoke College's Public Safety and Service Department is seeking a Sergeant to join our team. This is more than just a supervisory role; it is an opportunity to mentor officers, ensure the safety of our historic campus, and champion the principles of community policing.

As a Sergeant, you are the bridge between departmental leadership and field operations. You will oversee a shift of dedicated officers, ensuring professional excellence and a compassionate response to the needs of our students, faculty, and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise shift personnel, ensuring accountability and high performance. You will direct the response to campus incidents and manage security for large-scale college events.

• Patrol campus by vehicle and on foot, responding to medical emergencies, fire alarms, and criminal reports.

• Act as a problem-solver and mentor for officers, assisting with field training and evaluating the quality of incident reports and investigations.

• Deeply commit to and implement community-oriented policing strategies that build trust and safety across the campus.

• Assess emergency situations to request local police/fire backup and ensure all arrests or protective custodies strictly follow state and federal laws.

• Review criminal incident logs, manage shift staffing levels, and testify at court hearings as required.

Required Qualifications:

• At least three years in law enforcement

• Proven ability to multitask, manage emergencies, and lead personnel effectively.

• Strong independent decision-making skills and a dedication to maintaining professional law enforcement standards.

• Certifications:

  • Massachusetts POSTC Certification.

  • Ability to obtain/maintain Special Police authority (per Massachusetts State Police requirements).

  • Valid Driver’s License and a Massachusetts License to Carry firearms (LTC).

  • CPR and First Responder Certifications (or the ability to obtain shortly after hire).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Law enforcement experience in a higher education environment is strongly preferred

Full Job Description

Hiring Range: $39.38 - $45.29

What We Offer:

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (College contributes 9% of salary)

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Disability and Leave Benefits

• Life Insurance (College paid coverage 1x salary)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Tuition Benefits (to Mount Holyoke College or others)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Access to Kendall Sports & Dance Complex

Background Checks:

Mount Holyoke College is committed to providing a safe and secure environment, supported by qualified employees that will allow all of its students, faculty, staff and those associated with them to successfully carry out the mission of the college. As a condition of employment, the College will conduct appropriate background checks for all new hires. Mount Holyoke has designated the Office of Human Resources as the office responsible for ensuring that background checks (CORI, SORI, Credit History, & Driver Credential) are completed and utilized in the hiring process and Five College Office of Compliance and Risk Management as the office responsible for facilitating background checks as articulated in this policy.

Special Instructions for Applicants: 

Apply online; application materials must include:

• A cover letter summarizing interests and qualifications

• A complete resume or curriculum vitae

• For faculty positions, statements on mentoring, teaching, and research will also be required.

​It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.