Police Sergeant

GSP Airport District CareerGreer, SC
Onsite

About The Position

The Police Sergeant serves as a supervisory law enforcement representative of the District, performing all duties commensurate with this responsibility. This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties and tasks related to customer service and maintaining a secure and orderly environment for the protection of the Airport District.

Requirements

  • Currently certified Class 1 Officer with at least three (3) years of recent law enforcement experience required.
  • Must have prior supervisory law enforcement experience at the rank of Corporal or higher for a minimum of one (1) year.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Proficiency in the use of a personal computer is necessary, including skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Windows.
  • A working knowledge of police administration and public relations.
  • A thorough knowledge of Federal, State laws and the Rules and Regulations of the Airport.
  • Ability to manage and supervise others.
  • This position requires skills in prioritization, organization, verbal communications and interpersonal relations, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Must comply with the minimal physical fitness performance requirements of this department.
  • Operate a police vehicle on patrol, non-emergency response, emergency response, or pursuit for the apprehension of suspects.
  • Have the ability to discharge a firearm without undue risk to airport employees, tenants, and the public, and comply with all department firearms standards.
  • Attend and qualify in all firearms training sessions.
  • Must qualify with on and off duty weapons.
  • Qualify with their weapons at least once annually, or as directed by the training officer.
  • Handgun qualification requires the attainment of at least an eighty percent proficiency rating.
  • May be required to walk or stand for long periods of time.
  • Must have the ability to operate a motor vehicle and utilize radio equipment at the same time.
  • Must successfully complete an annual medical physical designed for the performance and requirements of the job.
  • Supervises assigned shift.
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Must withstand a 10-year criminal background check with no disqualifying convictions.
  • Must meet the minimum educational standards required by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
  • Must be certified by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council before assuming duties as a Sergeant.
  • Successful compliance of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy Pre-testing, including psychological profile, and promotion fitness test, police officer selection test, polygraph exam, physical, drug/alcohol screening and field training program.
  • Must meet the minimum educational standards required by the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
  • Diligence must be exercised when handling confidential information.
  • Reasonable care for equipment/process will prevent injury/damage.
  • Responsible for own work but must coordinate work with others.
  • Use of personal protective equipment is required.
  • May be exposed to heat, cold, rain, snow and a noisy environment.
  • Must possess the ability to perform strenuous physical activities such as the apprehension and arrest of a suspect.
  • Engage in sustained physical exertion and perform arduous work under adverse conditions and maintain physical fitness pertinent to the work.
  • Mental and visual demands are high and vary with function performed.
  • Consistent mental attention needed to respond safely and efficiently.
  • Attentiveness to work procedure will reduce potential risk of injury in work areas.
  • Exposed to normal police environment and normal aviation environment.
  • This position requires uncommon tours of duty to include but not limited to weekends and holidays, rotating shift assignments and overtime duty.
  • Will be required to work shifts that may change from time to time.
  • Will be subject to recall after normal duty hours.
  • Must be able to complete and pass a background investigation, drug screening, and physical examination as per Federal, State, and GSP Airport District requirements.

Nice To Haves

  • associate’s degree or higher, preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Under limited supervision, patrols airport as required to oversee security activities.
  • Supervises subordinates and relays pertinent information.
  • Monitors and evaluates the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; recommends, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels.
  • Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints; manages and investigates citizen complaints against employees; prepares reports and maintains administrative files; makes recommendations for disciplinary actions.
  • Reviews reports submitted by other police employees and ensures the case is appropriately investigated, ensuring the report status is updated as necessary.
  • Shall be available 24 hours a day in the event of an actual or potential emergency.
  • Supervises routine arrests and booking activities, handles details of actions. Follows up with supervision as required.
  • Investigates criminal offenses on the airport, attends court or other judicial sessions related to criminal offenses as required.
  • Assists in patrols, traffic control, motor checks, and other police related duties as directed. Enforces traffic and parking regulations writing summons as necessary.
  • Prepares incident reports, booking reports, accident reports, daily shift reports and other reports as necessary for the accreditation process.
  • Assist other law enforcement agencies as necessary.
  • Assists the general public, performs lockout, escort and protection services as directed.
  • Assists in the enforcement of the Security Plan and the Airport Emergency Plan requirements.
  • Oversees maintenance and upkeep of police vehicles and other equipment.
  • Ensure adequate coverage of shift.
  • Verifies the hours worked by subordinates and submits them to the Police Captain in a timely manner.
  • Responsible for any other duties as assigned from time to time by the Airport Police Captain and/or superior personnel.
  • Mentor officers under his/her command.
  • Other duties as assigned.
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