Police Sergeant/Investigator

About the Role

This position is a Police Supervisor responsible for managing sworn police officers, security officers, and communications officers. The Police Sergeant is certified by the State of Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) council to handle all aspects of emergency and non-emergency calls. The role provides an enterprise-wide, cross-divisional approach to managing facilities and assets in response to emergencies and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Conduct inspections for police and security personnel to ensure they have all necessary equipment.
• Review daily reports for accuracy and department compliance.
• Perform administrative duties, including employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, roll call, and monthly reports.
• Respond to complaints, provide direction to officers on scene, and evaluate decisions.
• Take command over critical incident scenes when arriving as the ranking officer.
• Supervise and assist with all investigations, crime scenes, warrants, and arrests.
• Prepare various records and reports; testify in court and perform other related work as required.
• Patrol the campus and outer perimeter up to 500 yards.
• Render aid to motorists, such as jump-starts and calling a wrecker or locksmith if needed.
• Work sporting events and other activities as needed.
• Be available for recall in emergency situations.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Knowledge of safety for all equipment.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Experience in tactical training and engagement skills with the public sector.
• Experience in managing officers in shift work.
• Computer skills and report writing skills.
• Skilled in arrest warrants and search warrants.
• Skilled in investigation and sexual assault cases.
• Knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions.
• Ability to operate a radio, telephone, and related communications equipment.
• Ability to supervise and train.
• Ability to recognize and resolve organizational conflict.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hear and understand conversation in a normal tone of voice.
• Use of senses to include sight, smell, hearing, and touch.
• Maintain the ability to complete the job tasks of Lieutenant, Sergeant, or Police Officer.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• More than three years of related supervisory experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.

Schedule

Work hours from 3 to 11 PM or as needed by the Chief of Police.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table and intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects. The work is performed in an office, outside, in dorms, and buildings. The employee may be exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts. Operates motor vehicles, including autos, trucks, or vans.

Supervisory and Management Responsibility

This position supervises departmental personnel at assigned university events. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the efforts of squads, sections, or units within their assigned department.