Patrol Sergeant - Georgetown University Law Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.

Requirements

Tradition. Innovation. A superb faculty. Hundreds of course offerings — and all of this just steps away from the Capitol and Supreme Court. Georgetown Law is an exceptional institution in an enviable location. Students come here from all over the world to study international or tax law, environmental or health care law (just a few of our specialties). They come here for our top-ranked clinics. Most of all, they come because this is the place where theory and practice meet. At Georgetown, students learn the law in the place where laws are made.

The Patrol Sergeant reports to the Director of DPS/designee, working independently with limited supervision. The incumbent works with other Patrol Sergeants and is a frontline supervisor for subordinate officers and civilians {student guards and contact security guards}. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations and activities, supervising patrol officers assigned to provide police, safety and physical security services to the Georgetown University Law Center and community in general.

• Ensure compliance with appropriate written and verbal orders of the Director/designee for all security, police, and safety and traffic matters occurring on and around Law Center property.

• Direct and deploy the work activities of subordinate employees assigned, consulting with the Director/designee on appropriate personnel decisions.

• Serve as the initial Incident Commander on-scene during incidents and emergencies unless relieved by a ranking officer, sending emergency notifications to the University Community during critical events as approved by Director/designee.

• Ensure administrative support processes for DPS are accurately completed/maintained (for example, crime logs, activity sheets, daily rosters, time and attendance).

• Display knowledge of an extensive array of leadership competencies that are beyond the scope/requirements of subordinate officers, such as, conducting investigations of personnel performance, evaluating campus safety programs, analyzing training needs, enacting problem-solving techniques, and applying outstanding judgment to unusual events/incidents.

• Engage in community policing and crime prevention activities, working assigned special projects/assignments.

• Act as a critical employee in emergency management and law enforcement operations as errors can lead to the loss of life and loss of property.

This position is considered as essential under the University Personnel policy guidelines and therefore Is subject to be on call when necessary. The incumbent must be willing to work extended, odd, or off hours to achieve the expectations of the Department. This may include rotating tours of duty (day shifts, evening shifts, overnight shifts) with fluctuating days off, according to DPS needs.

Work Interactions

The incumbent is an integral part of Georgetown Law Department of Public Safety. As a visible representative of public safety, the performance of the incumbent reflects positively or negatively on DPS/University. As a liaison to various constituencies (students, faculty, staff, parents, alumni, visitors, neighbors) and external agencies (MPD, DCFD, FBI, USSS), the Incumbent will routinely interact with these constituencies in a professional manner. Interacts routinely In a structured/formal or unstructured/emergency setting for example non-routine contacts, contacts as part of a presentation, and contacts with violators/victims. Conveys information in a dea