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Overview

The Police Sergeant supervises daily safety and security operations, enforces laws and regulations, and ensures the protection of life and property within the University community. This role involves overseeing other officers, coordinating activities with external law enforcement agencies, and may include patrol operations or investigative services. The Sergeant takes an active leadership role, influencing the department's mission, and may work variable hours including evenings, overnights, and weekends.

• Interacts with internal contacts such as students and staff to respond to complaints, regarding investigations and to discuss security issues.

• Interacts with external contacts such as Federal law enforcement agencies, the New Haven Police Department, other local police agencies, large organizations such as the telephone company, the postal inspector and various courts to gather and share information related to investigations and to assist in prosecutions.

• Fulfills department mission and values with continued emphasis on community policing philosophy.

• Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.

• Trains, coaches, mentors and evaluates performance.

• Ensures that complaints made against the University Police Department or any of its employees are properly recorded and investigations are initiated.

• Performs related work as required.

• May perform other duties as assigned.

The salary for this position will be $140,171.
 

Required Skills and Abilities
1. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
2. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public.
3. Thorough knowledge of crime scene techniques, including crime scene processing.
4. Knowledge of preparation of arrest warrants, search and seizure warrants, statements, and related paperwork.

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

The required licenses or certifications for this job posting (135462WD) have been revised from the prior section, as outlined below, to reflect the updated licensing and certification requirements.

Certification or ability to obtain POST certification from the State of Connecticut by the Municipal Police Training Council and POST Academy. (Any person who has authority to enforce General Statutes of this State and is a member of a law enforcement unit must be certified through POST, from ct.gov.)

Preferred Skills and Abilities

1. Knowledge of forensic science as it applies to the collection and preservation of evidence.
2. Knowledge of University alarm systems.
3. Knowledge of department rules and regulations.
4. Knowledge of community policing principles.

5. Thorough knowledge of current State laws, City of New Haven ordinances, and University security rules and regulations.

6. Prior supervisory experience preferred.

Candidates must successfully undergo an oral interview examination

Principal Responsibilities

1. Supervises activities on a specific shift or unit of the department. Conducts various personnel and equipment inspections. Conducts briefings, issues instructions, orders and direction to patrol officers. Schedules assignments and deploy officers to needed locations. Provides training and development related to function. 2. Plans, assigns and supervises the work of sworn and non-sworn personnel, assumes command in the absence of a superior officer or when designated by a superior officer. 3. Coordinates operations at crime scenes. Ensures proper police and security coverage at all University properties and special events. 4. Makes daily operating decisions, referring extraordinary problems or situations to a higher authority. Effectively takes measures to assist in problem solving. 5. Investigates and attempts to solve crimes which affect the University Community. Reviews reports and related paperwork, ensures that records, evidence and related material are properly maintained; ensures that same are properly submitted to courts. Coordinates with City police on matters of mutual concern. Dispatches additional personnel and equipment to emergency scenes. 6. Ensures and protects the quality of life at University and surrounding areas. Maintains positive community and public relations. Assures compliance with University security procedures and City and State ordinances and laws. Oversees the operations of patrol officers. 7. Interacts with internal contacts such as students and staff to respond to complaints, regarding investigations and to discuss security issues. Interacts with external contacts such as Federal law enforcement agencies, the New Haven Police Department, other local police agencies, large organizations such as the telephone company, the postal inspector and various courts to gather and share information related to investigations and to assist in prosecutions. 8. Fulfills department mission and values with continued emphasis on community policing philosophy. 9. Communicates effectively, orally and in writing, ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the public. 10. Trains, coaches, mentors and evaluates performance. 11. Ensures that complaints made against the University Police Department or any of its employees are properly recorded and investigations are initiated. 12. Performs related work as required. 13. May perform other duties as assigned. Required Education and Experience Four years as a Police Officer and/or Detective. Required License(s) or Certification(s) Certification by the Municipal Police Training Council and POST Academy. (Any person who has authority to enforce General Statutes of this State and is a member of a law enforcement unit must be certified through POST, from ct.gov.).

Job Posting Date

05/29/2026

Job Category

Police

Bargaining Unit

NON

Compensation Grade

Police Command

Compensation Grade Profile

Sergeant (SG)

Salary Range

$0.00 - $0.00

Time Type

Full time

Duration Type

Staff

Work Model

On-site

Background Check Requirements

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.

Health Requirements

Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.

Posting Disclaimer

Salary offers are determined by a candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education in relation to the position requirements, along with the role’s grade profile and current internal and external market conditions.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through  their hiring department.

The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.

Inquiries concerning Yale's Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).

Note

Yale University is a tobacco-free campus.

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