Noncredit Science Associate (Part-time) Instructor Pool 2026 - 2027

About the role

The purpose of this classification is to assist the Police Chief in the managerial and administrative functions associated with overseeing police services and departmental administrative activities, protecting life and property, and enforcing federal, state, and local laws.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals;
• Hears appeals to disciplinary actions;
• Supervises, directs, and evaluates police services; determines proficiency level of personnel and identifies areas requiring improvement; formulates and executes action plan to correct deficiencies;
• Establishes goals and objectives for employees; develops and implements departmental policies, standard operating procedures, and training plans; writes policies and/or general orders for departmental disciplinary actions;
• Instructs and directs subordinates on proper procedures and protocol of the department; ensures personnel comply with guidelines, uniform requirements, and other departmental regulations;
• Enforces all city and state codes, ordinances, laws and regulations in order to protect life and property and to prevent crime and promote security;
• Acts as liaison to various federal, state, local and/or private agencies, organizations, government, including school systems, internal departments and other entities;
• Develops and implements standards, policies, and procedures; interprets new laws, ordinances, and rules/regulations;
• Directs internal and external investigations of traffic, narcotic, uniform division and investigative activities; provides intelligence; authorizes informant funds and monitors funds and information via computer system;
• Functions as field commander in unique law enforcement situations such as barricaded suspects, riot control, and major accidents; coordinates multi-zone assistance for unusual problems; ensures optimal deployment of and accountability for physical resources;
• Affords arrests suspects, conducts interviews and interrogations, and takes statements; contacts victims and witnesses associated with cases;
• Functions as commander of consolidated area Special Response Team (SRT); coordinates multi-zone assistance for unusual problems; performs special work details such as dignitary protection, parades, and festivals;
• Establishes crime patterns and solutions; prepares action plans for crime reduction;
• Affords assistance to the District Attorney with prosecution of major cases; attends court and testifies in case as necessary;
• Responds to questions, complaints, and requests for information from citizens, elected officials, officers, employees, and other individuals; delegates citizens' complaints for appropriate action;
• Serves as supervisor and conducts internal affairs investigations; investigates complaints against department personnel; makes disciplinary decisions and executes action;
• Plans and prepares departmental budget; monitors expenditures for fiscal compliance; prepares and justifies monthly budget summaries; reviews and authorizes daily spending, purchasing requests and petty cash expenditures; manages vehicle maintenance accounts;
• Administers and monitors grant funded programs; supervises grant financial accountability and oversees preparation of grant related reporting; ensures compliance with terms of the grant;
• Attends official functions, commissioner, and community meetings; makes presentations and public speeches to the media, civic groups, schools, and churches;
• Reviews documents processed by subordinates, reports of physical force and vehicle pursuit events; discusses errors and recommends method for corrective/alternative action; provides technical assistance as needed;
• Maintains a comprehensive, current knowledge and awareness of applicable laws/regulations; reads professional literature; maintains professional affiliations;
• Serves on and attends meeting of special panels, boards, and/or committees; attends and conducts departmental staff meetings; attends workshops and training sessions;
• Composes, prepares, reviews, and/or approves a variety of forms, requests, records, surveys, reports, correspondence, and various other documents associated with the daily responsibilities of this position; prepares and maintains files and administrative records;
• Cooperates and serves as liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and its officers or representatives when their activities or investigations are related to on-going investigations within city the jurisdiction;
• Serves as liaison to various federal, state, local and/or private agencies, organizations, government, including school systems, internal departments and other entities;
• Establishes and maintains good working relations with the public; assists with community activities, programs, and crime prevention;
• Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary;
• Transports law enforcement vehicles for service and/or repairs as needed; maintains weapons and equipment in functional and presentable condition;
• Substitutes for other supervisors and/or co-workers in temporary absence of same.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Social Science, Public/Business Administration, or a related field required;
• Three years of management experience in government involving law enforcement, criminal investigation, administration, or a related field;
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training, and leadership experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license or be eligible to be licensed in Georgia;
• Must be at least 21-years of age;
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or have resident status;
• Must meet the requirements for Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification as a law enforcement officer within twelve months of appointment;
• Must be licensed and qualified to operate a firearm or eligible to be licensed.