Under the direction of the Lieutenant, Operations Commander, Pprovides direct supervision of Public Safety officers, dispatchers, drivers , and student staff to ensure a safe and secure campus environment. Sergeant will supervise Public Safety Officers to provide ensure high profile, uniformed public safety and security services for the University campus and community.
Washington and Lee University actively promotes a dynamic and welcoming environment that allows students and employees of multiple backgrounds and perspectives to learn, work, and thrive together. Successful candidates will contribute to that environment and exhibit potential for excellence in their areas of expertise.

Essential Functions:
- Provides leadership and supervision to Public Safety officers, dispatchers, drivers, and student staff on assigned shifts.
- Makes decisions concerning work assignments on assigned shifts. Delegates tasks to public safety officers and staff. Ensures the effective, efficient, and professional completion of all work requirements for assigned shifts as required.
- Keeps the Director, Assistant Director and Operations Lieutenant apprised of all important information and serves as the department ranking officer in their absence.
- Respond to issues and conflicts within the team quickly and effectively, reaching out for help from the manager as necessary.
- Responsible for specialized areas of assignment (i.e. crime prevention programming) as assigned by the Director, Assistant Director, or Operations Lieutenant.
- Performs active and regular patrols (foot, bicycle or vehicle) of all campus areas.
- Provides effective response, investigation and documentation of routine and emergency calls for service, unusual or criminal incidents, medical emergencies, and fire and burglary alarm activations.
- Close and regular surveillance of campus properties, including locking and unlocking buildings according to designated schedules.
- Enforces University rules and regulations.
- Assists with all traffic and parking-related responsibilities.
- Sets high standards and Acts as a knowledgeable resource to Faculty, Staff, Students, and Visitors to the University. Provides general information such as directions as well as more up-to-date information about campus University-related events.
- Creates written reports and other documentation as necessary and appropriate (i.e. patrol logs, incident reports, parking surveys, etc.)
- Establishes relationships with the University Community through attendance at Crime Prevention sessions, campus events, and through routine patrol functions to build rapport and increase overall feeling of safety.
- Other duties as assigned
Work Schedule: The Department of Public Safety is staffed 24/7/365 to include weekends and holidays. Sergeants must be able to work any shift assigned as well as mandatory overtime. Shifts may include: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm or 8:00 pm – 8:00 am. This position works 42 hours per week.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Position requires a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Associate degree preferred. Supervisory experience is preferred.
- Must have valid certification through VA DCJS as a Campus Security Officer, First Aid/CPR/AED certification, and ICS-100 or able to obtain certification within 180 days of hire, including
- Must be able to be recertified as required and maintain valid certification at all times during the term of employment.
- Prior law enforcement or security experience is preferred.
- Officers must be able to provide a high degree of reliability, have the ability to maintain confidentiality, and work independently as well as part of a team.
- It is critical that the Officer relate well to students, faculty, staff, and the broader campus.
- Applicant should have a working knowledge of computer programs such as email, word processing, and basic spreadsheets.
- Must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license and a good driving history.
- Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
Application Instructions: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Required materials include:
Application instructions for internal and external candidates can be found at https://www.wlu.edu/employment-opportunities/jobs-at-w-l.


Campus Safety and Welfare Responsibilities:


Physical Requirements:
Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires the substantial use of the upper extremities and back muscles.
Working Conditions:
The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outside.
The worker is subject to extreme cold: Temperatures typically below 32 degrees for periods of more than one hour. Consideration should be given to the effect of other environmental conditions such as wind and humidity.
Types of Work: Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


Position Type:
Non-Exempt, Full Time, Benefit Eligible

Compensation:
The expected pay rate for this position is between $26.10 - $30.27 per hour. Offers are based on factors such as qualifications, relevant experience, skills, internal equity, and market and organizational considerations.

Washington and Lee University also offers a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of employees and their families. To learn more about working at W&L and benefits, visit jobs.wlu.edu.


Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer seeking candidates committed to high standards of scholarship, performance, professionalism, and to a welcoming campus community. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
