Sergeant

Vanderbilt University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sergeant to join our Public Safety Department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for performing law enforcement, crime prevention duties, and other general police/security services.

• Enforce state and local laws as well as Vanderbilt University policies and procedures.
• Perform proactive patrol on foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or vehicle.
• Provide field supervision, support, and backup of officers while working a post, zone, or watch in an assigned area.
• Train new police officers and evaluate them as outlined in the Field Training program.
• Respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, including alarms, hazardous material spills, traffic crashes, and criminal activity in progress.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and photo lineups as needed.
• Prepare and submit reports, including incident reports, accident reports, and other documentation.
• Provide security for events, such as athletic events, concerts, and visiting dignitaries.

• High School diploma or G.E.D. required.
• At least 21 years of age required.
• Graduate from an accredited, approved Police Academy required.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• One year of experience as a Corporal at VUPD or three years of experience as a Certified Police Officer with an accredited law enforcement agency required.

Vanderbilt University is an equal-opportunity, affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Please note, all candidates selected for an offer of employment are subject to pre-employment background checks, which may include but are not be limited to, based on the role for which they have been selected: criminal history, education verification, social media review, motor vehicle records, credit history, and professional license verification.