Sergeant

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Lieutenant, plans, directs, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of School Resource Officers involved in traffic and field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, and related services and activities; serves as Sector Commander on an assigned shift; oversees and participates in all work activities; assumes responsibility for assigned special programs, projects, or department-wide functions or activities; coordinates activities with other agencies; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility. This position reports Captain.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serve as first-level supervisor/Sector Commander for an assigned shift; prepare and administer briefings; supervise and direct SROs and CSOs on assigned shift; conduct personnel, equipment, and building inspections; prepare, process, and maintain a variety of written reports and records pertaining to assigned activities including daily activity reports; incident reports and overtime submission to the departmental bookkeeper; review incident reports, required forms, summons, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion; correct or instruct officers to make corrections; coordinate police activities with other units in the department, and/or other City departments or divisions; coordinate functions of the unit with other law enforcement agencies.

Conduct a continuing review of assigned activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services; recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing effective law enforcement services; implement approved policies and procedures; interpret, convey, and ensure implementation of agency policies, procedures, and methods; ensure that personnel have clear guidelines of authority and responsibility; participate in the selection and hiring of assigned personnel; train and evaluate assigned personnel; assist with training and orientation of new employees; provide training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates.

Respond to major crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies; assume initial command; establish field command posts and implement the Incident Command System; may act as incident commander until such time as a higher-ranking person assumes command. Provide a full range of administrative support to the Command Staff; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare departmental policies and procedures; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence; participate in budget development and administration; prepare and plan budget requests for assigned operations and special details; participate in the development of grant applications and the administration of grants.

When assigned Sector Commander, supervise and personally conduct complete and detailed incident reports of a general and/or specialized nature; review all SRO generated reports and evaluate and prioritize them for transfer to the detectives for follow-up investigations; manage day-to-day activities and coordinate SRO daily assignments and programs involving multiple officers, units and sectors; oversee and participate in after hour athletic and other school sponsored events; review all incident reports and make recommendations and suggestions to officers for improvement purposes; supervise and assist officers in the gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects.

KEY JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice, Business/Public Administration or related field, Bachelor Degree in a related field preferred.

10 years continuous service as a sworn member of a Police Department required; or any equivalent combination of training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Supervisory experience is helpful.

Must be at least 21 years of age. P.O.S.T. Certified, and qualified to carry a firearm. Peace Officer’s Certification in good standing. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.