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Sergeant

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PAPosted September 29, 2026via Pitt Careers

Supervises police officers and security guards and assists in training and evaluation of police officers.
Regulates criminal activity, oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic, patrols on and around campus,
Prepares testimony for legal proceedings and provides special security upon university request.

Supervises police officers and security guards and assists in training and evaluation of police officers. Regulates criminal activity, oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic, patrols on and around campus, prepares testimony for legal proceedings, and provides special security upon University request.

•Assists in training and evaluation of police officers.
• Supervises officers and responds to any issues that arise
•Regulates criminal activity and responds to violations as indicated by the law.
•Oversees pedestrian and vehicular traffic and enforces laws as they relate to the road.
•Patrols areas on and around campus.
• Detects and responds to criminal activity
•Prepares testimony for any legal proceeding and remains valuable through any investigations.
•Provides special security services at the University’s request.
 

The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Ability to communicate over phone/radio. Provide security protection for the campus community. Requires prolonged periods of walking, standing, and sitting. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and successfully pass any required firearms qualifications required by the department. 

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Job Details

  • Assignment Category: Full-time regular
  • Job Classification: Staff.Police Sergeant
  • Job Family: Safety & Security
  • Job Sub-Family: Police
  • Campus: Pittsburgh
  • Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
  • Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
  • Substitution in lieu of education or experience: No
  • Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Minimum years of experience-2 years; Minimum education level required-Bachelor's degree: Act 120 certified
  • Work Schedule: varies by need
  • Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
  • Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
  • Relocation Offered: No
  • Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
  • Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
  • Child Protection Clearances: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
  • Required Documents: Resume
  • Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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