About this opportunity
University of North Georgia lists this Police Sergeant opportunity in columbus, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Law Enforcement SupervisorThis is a supervisory and participatory commissioned position providing general law enforcement and service related duties for a Board of Regents Institution. Work involves supervision of police officers, dispatchers, and campus safety officers. This includes assigning tasks, analyzing and evaluating officer's reports, and participating in officer training programs. Requires thorough knowledge of federal, state, university and departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits prescribed by laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.Significant Duties & Responsibilities include: Provide leadership to further organizational goals and objectives.; Provide general law enforcement duties in the protection, safety, and welfare of persons and property under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents.; Plans and directs work assignments of officers on shift.; Writes reports, analyzes workloads and plans work schedules.; Patrols assigned area or event while observing and instructing officers.; Responds to major calls or emergencies to direct or assist officers as needed.; Provides for the primary leadership of the assigned patrol shift.; Performs routine administrative duties such as performance evaluations, time sheets, and inspections.; Enforces departmental policies and procedures as a supervisor of the other officers.; Assists in the training and evaluation of new officers in the Field Training Program.; Reviews and coordinates information from officers and communicates with superior officers as needed.; Inspects the equipment and appearance of subordinate officers.; Relays and explains special orders and information.; Checks police officers' performance in the field.; Reviews and assigns investigation cases and reports.; Confers with officers regarding case problems.; Assists in the performance of more difficult investigative work.; Prepares and coordinates public relations programs.Required Qualifications include: High School diploma or Georgia State accredited GED certificate required, Associates Degree or higher preferred.; Must have a valid driver's license.; Must be a Georgia POST certified peace officer as Defined by O.C.G.A. 35-8-8.; Must be able to successfully complete a Georgia POST certified or recognized supervision training course or a recognized Georgia POST Field Training Officer course.; Must have five years' experience as a sworn peace officer in which the authority to enforce the criminal and traffic laws was vested through the power of arrest.; No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude.; May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help.; Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 or 20/20 corrected.; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with hearing disabilities to perform the essential functions.The proposed annualized salary for this position is $62,379 and includes full benefits.Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities include: Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations of federal and state government.; Knowledge of applicable institutional and departmental policies and procedures.; Knowledge of general law enforcement procedures.; Knowledge of campus property and facilities locations.; Knowledge of jurisdictional boundaries.; Skill in interpersonal communication, both written and oral to effectively interact with the public on all levels pertaining to university police service.; Skill in counseling, leadership, time management, and priority setting calls for service.; Skill in handling difficult persons or situations under stressful situations.; Ability to make effective decisions in emergency and non-emergency situations.; Ability to observe situations objectively and analytically.; Must have current valid driver's license.; Must be able to directly supervise the work of subordinates.; Ability to meet specific physical requirements that may be established by competent authority.; Skill in the use and care of firearms.; Skill in first aid training. Physical Demands Must be able to push disabled motor vehicles out of roadways. May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity to perceive reactions to officer's actions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment Morning and evening hours required. Exposure to infection and/or contagious disease when working with the public is possible. May be required to maintain traffic control points for extended periods of time in all types of weather. Shall be physically capable of qualifying with assigned weapon(s), in both day and night, in all types of weather. Shall be emotionally and physically capable of controlling crowds during confrontations, without being overcome by stress. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Worksite address
columbus, GA, 31901, US
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