Police Sergeant (Opportunity ONLY for DeKalb employees)

DeKalb County•Decatur, GA

5d•$68,256 - $109,892

About The Position

Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to provide first line supervision of officers on an assigned shift and to protect life and property, to deter criminal activity, and to enforce all local, state and federal laws, statutes and regulations. This classification is safety sensitive, subject to random drug testing in accordance with the County’s Drug & Alcohol Policy.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required; currently classified as Police Officer, Master with two years of experience at that rank; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license; must possess and maintain a Basic Law Enforcement certification and at a minimum one of the following Law Enforcement certifications: Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, or Management.
May be required to obtain and maintain additional certifications as deemed necessary.
Two (2) years of continuous service as a DeKalb County MPO leading up to January 2026 application for promotion to Sergeant and currently be classified as an MPO.
Must be certified in law enforcement by the State of Georgia Peace Officer Standards & Training Council (POST).
Must possess at least POST Intermediate Certification.
Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.
The last two (2) recorded performance appraisals must have overall rating of “meets standards” or higher.
No more than three (3) preventable vehicle accidents in the past thirty-six (36) months.
Applicants who have received two (2) or more sustain disciplinary actions that resulted in more than (16) hours of suspension in the past (36) months are not eligible to participate in the promotional testing process.
Suspension hours resulting from accidents do not affect eligibility status.
Once an applicant has been placed on an established promotional register and is a candidate for promotion, any subsequent behaviors or conduct that would have disqualified the applicant from participating in the initial promotional testing process will result in their removal from the promotional register.
Promotional register will remain valid for 2 years from the date the register is established.
Promotional register will ONLY be used once the 2025 promotional register expires or has been exhausted

Responsibilities

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
Coordinates daily work activities; organizes, prioritizes, and assigns investigations, patrols, special assignments, or other shift tasks; monitors status of work in progress and inspects completed work; consults with assigned staff; assists with complex/problem situations; and provides technical expertise.
Monitors daily activities of the unit; may be assigned to specialized unit or division, such as robbery, homicide, narcotics, special victims, K9, missing persons, homeland security, executive protection, etc.; assists officers with complex situations and cases; and distributes information and relays special instructions received during a watch.
Coordinates and supervises the training and development of police officers; instructs and directs subordinates regarding proper procedures and protocol of the department, law enforcement methods, etc.; and inspects personnel for compliance with guidelines, uniform requirements, and other departmental regulations.
Investigates complaints against unit personnel; conducts investigations of officers resulting from complaints or allegations of misconduct; and researches, administers and documents counseling resulting from officer misconduct.
Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
Supervises the detection and deterring of and detects and deters criminal activity; patrols designated areas; responds to calls relayed by dispatchers; writes citations; apprehends, arrests and processes criminals, fugitives and offenders as appropriate; and provides assistance and backup support to other officers and agencies as necessary.
Supervises the conducting of and conducts preliminary investigations; interviews victims, complainants and witnesses and takes statements; gathers information and evidence; secures crime scenes; prepares investigative reports and sketches; participates in court activities; and testifies in judicial proceedings.
Supervises the performing of and performs rescue functions at accidents, emergencies, and disasters, which may include lifting, dragging or carrying people away from dangerous situations, securing/evacuating people from particular areas, administering medical aid, or extinguishing small fires.
Supervises the performing of and performs other duties including monitoring and responding to calls for assistance, investigating accidents and reported crimes, interviewing citizens, conducting searches, pursuing fleeing and subduing resisting suspects, effecting arrests, and processing and transporting prisoners.
Follows safety procedures, utilizes safety equipment, and monitors work environment to ensure safety of employees and other individuals; performs driving functions in a safe and efficient manner under various conditions, including day/night hours, in congested traffic, in adverse weather conditions, and in emergency situations involving speeds in excess of posted limits; and inspects and maintains assigned police vehicle, uniform, weapons, and equipment.
Creates/maintains positive public relations with the general public; and provides education and information to the public on laws, law enforcement, crime prevention, drug abuse, and related issues.
Communicates via telephone and/or two-way radio; and communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications.
Attends and facilitates shift meetings, training sessions and seminars as required to remain knowledgeable of departmental operations, to promote improved job performance, and to stay current with changing policies, procedures, codes, and criminal/civil case law; reads professional literature; and maintains professional affiliations.
Operates or uses various equipment associated with law enforcement in order to complete work assignments: operates and maintains police vehicle, firearms, electronic control device, emergency equipment, radio/communications equipment and other law enforcement tools and equipment.