Job Description:

Berklee College of Music is looking for a Police Sergeant who is passionate about safety, service, and leadership in a dynamic, creative campus environment. This is a key role in Berklee's Public Safety team—one that supports our vibrant, global community of artists, creators, and innovators by fostering a secure and welcoming atmosphere.

About the Role

The Police Sergeant is the first line of supervision, leading day-to-day campus police operations with professionalism and care. This role is responsible for mentoring and guiding officers, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures, and engaging with students, faculty, and staff in a supportive, student-centered manner. Reporting to the Police Lieutenant, the Sergeant serves as a leader, problem-solver, and connector—strengthening relationships across the Berklee community and beyond.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising and evaluating the performance of sworn officers and dispatch personnel
  

• Overseeing training, scheduling, reporting, and investigations
  

• Responding to service calls and sensitive community concerns with empathy and efficiency
  

• Fostering a positive team culture that reflects Berklee’s values of inclusivity, creativity, and collaboration
  

• Promoting best practices in campus law enforcement and staying current with evolving trends in public safety
  

Who We’re Looking For

Berklee seeks a thoughtful and experienced public safety professional who brings:

• 3+ years of full-time, sworn law enforcement experience
  

• An associate degree in Criminal Justice (or bachelor’s in any field preferred)
  

• Massachusetts POST certification and MPTC academy completion
  

• A valid Massachusetts driver’s license and LTC
  

• CPR/First Aid certification
  

• Proven leadership skills, excellent judgment, and the ability to stay calm under pressure
  

This is a highly visible role that requires discretion, integrity, and a strong commitment to community policing within a diverse academic environment.

Why Berklee?

At Berklee, we believe in empowering artists to create the future. Our mission—to educate, train, and develop students to excel in music and the arts—is supported by a safe, inclusive campus experience. We are proud to cultivate a culture that values:

• Creativity and Innovation in every role
  

• Work-Life Balance with generous time-off and flexible scheduling
  

• Mission-Driven Work that supports student learning and well-being
  

• Equity and Inclusion across all areas of the college
  

• Community Engagement that builds trust and shared responsibility
  

Benefits and Culture

Our benefits include:

• Competitive compensation
  

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  

• Tuition assistance and professional development programs
  

• Retirement savings with employer contributions
  

• Generous paid time off and wellness resources
  

You’ll work alongside a diverse team in a unique campus environment that includes concert halls, studios, classrooms, and residence halls—all nestled in Boston’s historic Back Bay.

Ready to apply? Submit your résumé, cover letter, and three references to be considered.

Help us create a campus where every member of the Berklee community can thrive in safety, creativity, and confidence.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

Berklee is committed to increasing the diversity of our institution, community, and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

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