Sergeant

Location: Mount Holyoke College – Main Campus

Job no:
R-0000003146

Position
Title:

Sergeant

Faculty or Staff:
Staff

Full Time or Part Time:
Full time

In-Person,
Hybrid, or Remote:
In-Person

Minimum Starting Rate of Pay:
$39.38
Rate of pay commensurate with
experience

Start Date:
03/23/2026

Job Description:

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 10.5% 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.

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