Police Sergeant/Investigator

Fort Valley State University•Fort Valley, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is a Police Supervisor who will be responsible for managing sworn police, 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 Sergeant provides an enterprise wide, cross-divisional approach to the management of facilities and assets in response to emergencies and risk management.

Requirements

Knowledge of safety for all equipment.
Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Experience in tactical training
Engagement Skills with public sector
Experience in managing officers in shift work
Computer skills
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.
Associates 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.

Responsibilities

Conducting inspections for police and security personnel to ensure they have all necessary equipment.
Review daily reports for accuracy and for department compliance.
Performs administrative duties; employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, roll call and monthly reports.
Responds to complaints, provide direction to the 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 arrest.
Prepares various records and reports; testifies in court and performs other related work as required.
Patrols the campus and outer perimeter up to 500 yards.
Renders aid to motorists such as jump-starts and calling a wrecker or locksmith if needed.
Work sporting events and any other activities as needed.
Must be available for recall in emergency situations.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Supervises departmental personnel at assigned university events.
Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the efforts of squads, sections, or units within their assigned department.