Campus Police Sergeant

Posting Information

Posting Information

Position Title Campus Police Sergeant Job Duties

Campus Police Officers patrol college grounds, areas, and college buildings as required. Patrolling efforts are determined by policy and the department supervisor, which may include patrolling by foot and vehicle. Patrols are designed to maintain safety, deter and prevent crime, uphold state and local law, and enforce state statutes in a campus environment.

Officers routinely interact with Butler Community College (BCC) community members and other citizens within the jurisdiction of the college campus in an appropriate manner to further efforts fortifying public safety, crime prevention, and compliance with BCC policies/regulations and the State of Kansas. Officers complete and create reports related to but not limited to reported incidents, vehicle accidents, and other reported activities.

The Sergeant serves as the supervisor for Campus Police Officers and Security Officers in the absence of the Chief and is responsible for overseeing daily patrol operations, ensuring effective law enforcement services, maintaining campus safety, and supporting the mission of the college through a student-centered approach.

The Sergeant performs police duties as needed while providing leadership, training, mentoring, and operational guidance to assigned staff. The Sergeant is responsible for maintaining professional standards, monitoring officer performance, reviewing reports, and ensuring effective customer service is delivered to students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Butler Community College offers a very generous benefits package. The benefits applicable to this position include:

• Generous employer contribution toward health/dental insurance
• Employer paid life insurance
• Employer paid LTD insurance
• KPERS retirement
• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick, personal, professional and holidays - including time off during spring break and winter break)
• Butler tuition exemption (self and immediate family)
• Supplemental insurance coverages (employee paid)

Campus Locations El Dorado Nature of Position Full Time If Part Time, list Working Hours Hourly rate of pay Starting at $23.80 with credit for experience. Open Date 08/21/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary

Qualifications

The applicant may be requested to authorize the College to procure a consumer report(s) for employment purposes.

We regret that the College is unable to sponsor employment Visas or consider individuals on time-limited Visa status.

Qualifications

Required knowledge and skills

• Thorough knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of Kansas criminal statutes and applicable federal laws.
• Ability to supervise, motivate, develop, and evaluate employees.
• Ability to analyze situations and make sound decisions during emergencies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prepare and review reports accurately.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and law enforcement records management systems.
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community partners.
• Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and respond to emergency call-outs.
• Ability to meet all physical requirements necessary to perform law enforcement duties.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas driver's license.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must successfully complete required departmental supervisory

Required experience

• Kansas Certified Law Enforcement Officer in good standing.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience.
• Some prior leadership experience (supervisory, lead, FTO, or specialized assignment) is required.
• Experience in community-oriented policing and higher education environments preferred.

Required educational background

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must maintain Kansas law enforcement certification through CPOST.
• Associate degree, or higher, in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or related field is preferred.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• Internal Job Posting

• Butler Community College website

• Personal Referral

• Online site

• Print advertisement

• Other

• • How many years of law enforcement experience do you possess?

• 0

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4+ years

• • What is the highest level of education attained?

• High School diploma or equivalent

• Associate's degree

• Bachelor's degree

• Master's degree

• PHD

• • Do you possess any Brady/Gigilio materials in your background?

• Yes

• No

• • How many years of supervisory experience do you possess?

• 0-1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5+ years

• • Are you currently receiving benefits from KPERS (Kansas Public Employees Retirement System)?

• No

• Yes

Applicant Document

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Transcripts
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Transcripts (2)
• Reference Contact Information