Seasonal Police Sergeant

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is a regionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. 

Do you want to be part of a growing university where dedicated Public Safety professionals make a positive impact on our campus every day.  If that sounds exciting to you, we want to talk to you.  Apply today!

Grand Canyon University’s Police Department is seeking full time Seasonal Police Sergeant. The Police Sergeant is role for providing supervisory and enforcement skills in the commissioned law enforcement services at Grand Canyon University. This role is responsible for supervising police personnel engaged in law enforcement duties associated with the protection, safety, and welfare of students, employees, visitors, and property within the area under the control and jurisdiction of Grand Canyon University.

What you will do:

• Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of sworn law enforcement staff involved in traffic and campus patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations and related services and activities.

• Prepare, process, and maintain a variety of written reports and records pertaining to assigned activities, e.g., daily activity reports,

• Review incident reports, required forms, summons, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion; correct or instruct officers to make corrections.

• Interpret, convey, and ensure implementation of policies, procedures, and methods; ensure all personnel have clear guidelines of authority and responsibility.

• Approve and submit timesheets, and payroll information for Campus Police Officers.

• Enforce state laws, rules and regulations governing safety and security on college campus and at college events and ensures compliance with CLERY Act, VAWA and Title 9 related requirements.

• Participate in shift activities as necessary including enforcing local and state laws; issue citations and make arrests.

• Develop or assist in the development of training of new Police Officers, ensuring that all officers receive their annual training hours as mandated by P.O.S.T. and that their annual firearms training and range time is up to date.

• May coordinate and/or conduct campus safety education and training for police officers, faculty, staff, and students. This may include coordinating the active shooter exercises each year as well as any other emergency management response training.

• Respond to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events; Coordinate disaster response or crisis management activities such as opening shelters, special needs programs and evacuation.

• Escort or drives motor vehicle to transport individuals to specified locations and to provide personal protection.

• Other duties as assigned.

What you need:

• Have a minimum of 60 college credit hours or an associate degree from an accredited college/university in criminal justice, police science, public administration, political science, or similar discipline.

• 5 Years’ experience as AZ post certified peace officer; active within last 3 years (Minimum of 2 in supervisory role)

• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position and daily responsibilities, such as ability to chase on foot, apprehend, subdue, and restrain criminal offenders.

• CPR First Aid and/or First Responder Certification

• Specialty law enforcement/safety certifications/qualifications, e.g., training instructor, emergency management specialist.

• Must maintain Arizona Peace Officer Standards Training (POST) certification.

• Possession of CPR, First Aid and/or First Responder certification preferred.

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends depending on scheduled events.

• Must successfully pass a background check.

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan.

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events.

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus

• Option to take 8-10 weeks off during the summer months.