Sergeant

Job Qualifications

Education: Must possess a High school diploma, Associate’s degree, or considerable college coursework in criminology, law enforcement, or related field desirable.

Certification or Licensure: Must be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training Council (P.O.S.T.) as a Police Officer and possess a valid state driver's License or equivalent. First aid and CPR certification or willingness to acquire within a specified time.

Skills: Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Work Experience: At least three years as a School Resource Officer (SRO) or a minimum of three years’ experience as a corporal or above in a municipality. Must not have been convicted of a felony or some other crime involving moral turpitude.

Primary Duty

This position is responsible for serving in a supervisor capacity and having direct supervision over a specific school zone.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inform the Captain and Lieutenant of any changes in the status of his/her officers including absences (authorized and unauthorized), injuries, accidents involving personnel, equipment malfunctions/repairs needed, any incident which potentially could bring adverse public reaction to or discredit the Board of Education.
• Provide advice to and answer questions posed by administrators and faculty regarding safety and security matters, such as traffic flow, emergency preparedness, and evacuation procedures.
• Provide training to faculty, administrators, and parent groups regarding safety issues: such as personal safety, gun safety, and gang awareness.
• Participate in security surveys and safety drills, such as fire and lockdown drills.
• Schedule and supervise security for extracurricular events as needed.
• Act as liaisons between the School District and law enforcement agencies, such as the Department of Family and Children Services and local police departments.
• Act as the primary backup to officers. Take and complete assignments when officers are engaged in other activities.
• Advise and assist officers in all phases of police work requiring his expertise.
• Review all reports generated by officers for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to reporting procedures.
• Keep shift members updated on changes both in law and in operational policies.
• Act as a prosecutor in Tribunal cases, as needed.
• Respond to school when a report of terroristic events occurs.
• Sort and deliver truancy and tribunal paperwork as needed.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have sufficient physical strength to intervene in fights and physically restrain persons;
• Stamina to spend long periods walking and standing and to complete security patrol duties.
• Ability to patrol outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions.