Sergeant Police Department

Position: Sergeant Police Department

Department: Finance & Administrative Services

Type of Position: Full-time Hourly

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule, Hours per week: Varies depending on department needs, 40 hours per week

Starting Salary Range:  $31.00 - $40.51 and determined based on relevant years of work experience provided on application and resume.

Position Summary: The Police Sergeant supports JCCC mission by serving as a critical first-line supervisor, bridging the gap between departmental leadership and field operations. This role is responsible for the direct supervision, training, and mentorship of sworn police personnel to ensure the safety and security of the campus community. The Sergeant oversees daily shift activities, manages personnel resources, and ensures that all law enforcement actions align with departmental policies, state laws, and institutional values. The incumbent is a working supervisor who maintains full arrest authority and is expected to perform the duties of a uniformed officer, including patrol and emergency response, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma and certification as Kansas-commissioned Police Officer.
• Must qualify and certify with firearms, ASP baton, CPR, AED, First Aid and Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) spray.
• Must obtain NIMS and ICS training certificates.
• 3+ years of law enforcement experience.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 60 college credit hours or associate’s degree in related field preferred, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skill, and abilities.

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Personnel Supervision & Performance Management:
  • Reviewing employee performance and goal achievement through formal documentation and evaluations.
  • Providing day-to-day coaching, mentorship, and training on departmental policies and updates.
  • Managing conflict resolution and implementing disciplinary actions; conducting internal investigations into complaints against subordinates while ensuring procedural guarantees and legal protections are upheld.
• Operational Planning & Resource Management:
  • Planning and managing personnel resources to meet the staffing needs of daily safety and security operations.
  • Exercising oversight in resource allocation and ensuring adherence to the departmental budget.
  • Ensuring all standard operating procedures (SOPs), rules, and law enforcement standards are followed across the team.
• Tactical Leadership & Field Operations:
  • Performing uniformed officer duties, including patrolling, responding to calls for service, and exercising full arrest authority for violations of laws or college rules.
  • Reviewing and approving officer reports regarding accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, ensuring necessary corrections are made.
  • Overseeing the enforcement of criminal statutes, traffic regulations, accident investigations, and non-criminal public safety services.
• Strategic Safety & Compliance:
  • Researching and implementing crime prevention programs and policies designed to increase campus-wide security.
  • Collaborating with the Clery Act and Title IX teams, as well as the Emergency Preparedness Manager, on compliance and emergency response programs.
  • Participating in shared crime prevention and awareness initiatives to address ongoing public safety issues. 
• Community Relations & Strategic Partnerships:
  • Building and maintaining partnerships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and community stakeholders.
  • Representing the police department on college-wide committees, task forces, and initiatives.
  • Maintaining positive relations with the college community through professional conduct and courteous service that instills respect.
• Other duties as assigned: Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. 

To be considered for this position we will require an application, resume, and cover letter.

*Unofficial transcripts are required for all Adjunct faculty and Faculty positions.

Benefits Category

For Full‑time Employees:

• Health insurance with some employer paid options.
• Life insurance & AD&D (employer provided)
• Retirement plans (403(b), 457(b), and KPERS)
• Employer paid 8% contribution into a 403(b) no match required
• Paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, and floating holidays)
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Tuition reimbursement / assistance for non‑JCCC courses for employee
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center
• And many more!

About JCCC:

Established in 1969, Johnson County Community College is dedicated to transforming lives and strengthening communities through learning. Located in Overland Park, Kansas, JCCC has enjoyed a national reputation for educational excellence and student success for more than 50 years. That's five decades dedicated to smaller class sizes, more resources and a thriving campus culture – not to mention our competitive tuition rates and extracurricular experiences that transcend the norm.

Mission: JCCC inspires learning to transform lives and strengthen communities.

Vision: JCCC will be an innovative leader in equitable student access, learning and success.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

JCCC is an equal opportunity employer and equal access institution. JCCC does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, religion, marital status, parental status, military status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other factors that cannot be lawfully considered in its programs and activities, which includes employment and admissions, in accordance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Equal Pay Act of 1963, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Vietnam Era Veteran’s Readjustment Assistance Act, the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, the Kansas Acts Against Discrimination and all other applicable civil rights and nondiscrimination laws.

Inquiries concerning JCCC's compliance with its nondiscrimination policies (including Title IX, Title VI and Section 504 inquiries) may be referred to a Title IX Coordinator (

TitleIX@jccc.edu

), or Director of Human Resources, or the Dean of Students and Learner Engagement at Johnson County Community College, 12345 College Blvd, Overland Park, KS 66210, 913-469-8500; or to Office for Civil Rights, Kansas City Office, U.S. Department of Education, One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Telephone: 816-268-0550, Facsimile: 816-268-0559, Email to:

OCR.KansasCity@ed.gov

.

Disclosure: 

If you need any assistance throughout the search process, please reach out to the

HR@jccc.edu

. In accordance with the college policy, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. Individual hiring departments at JCCC may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions as part of the applicant selection/hiring process. Many departments require those selected for hire to submit a certified transcript for all degrees obtained. For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to apply prior to the review date listed in posting.

Duties and responsibilities, as required by business necessity, may be updated at any time at the discretion of management. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity. Scheduling, shift assignments and work location may be changed at any time, as required by business necessity.

If you are an applicant requesting assistance or a reasonable accommodation in the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 913-469-3877, or email

HR@jccc.edu

.