Sheriff - Sergeant

Hall County•Gainesville, GA

About The Position

Plans, coordinates, and supervises Sheriff's Deputies and other assigned personnel performing law-enforcement and support duties, ensuring department policies and procedures are followed to protect the lives and property of Hall County citizens. Assignments may be in Administration, Patrol, Traffic Patrol, Court Services, Criminal Investigations, the Jail, School Based Services, Property and Evidence, the Training Unit, the Records Unit, or the K-9 Unit. Duties vary by assignment and include supervising personnel, coordinating operations, conducting or supporting investigations, maintaining records and evidence, providing training, and carrying out related law-enforcement functions. Regular and predictable attendance is required; other related duties may be assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or G.E.D.
Two years of law enforcement experience.
Georgia POST Certification.
Valid driver's license and a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
Knowledge of law-enforcement supervisory, management, and investigative techniques.
Knowledge of modern methods and practices of criminal investigation, patrol administration, court procedures, and personnel supervision.
Knowledge of federal, state, and county laws and procedures.
Knowledge of first-aid techniques.
Ability to assign, instruct, and review the work of subordinates.
Ability to deal firmly and courteously with the public and establish effective working relationships with the public and other law-enforcement authorities.
Ability to analyze complex problems and situations and adapt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing.
Skill in the care and use of firearms.
Ability to meet the listed physical, sensory, and environmental demands, including moving or transporting items of varying weights, operating equipment and vehicles, communicating effectively, and working in adverse conditions.
Ability to work irregular hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be on call.

Responsibilities

Schedule, monitor, and supervise deputies and other assigned personnel; instruct and train staff, evaluate performance, address problems, and review work and reports.
Brief shift personnel on special instructions and coordinate with other shifts, watches, divisions, agencies, and command staff on ongoing situations.
Perform patrol duties when needed; respond to serious calls involving injury or threats, direct activities at incidents and accidents, and call for or direct backup and other assistance.
Write field incident reports and review, approve, or return subordinate officers' reports for completion.
Testify in court regarding arrests, incidents, and evidence custody as required.
When assigned to Administration, manage employment application flow, selection criteria, background investigations, interviewing, placement, employee relations matters, investigations, progressive discipline information, policies and procedures, promotions, forms, and personnel coordination with county and state organizations.
When assigned to Patrol, brief personnel, coordinate operations, conduct patrol and serious-call response, interview witnesses and suspects, take statements, collect evidence, review reports, and act as Watch Commander when needed.
When assigned to Traffic Patrol, oversee serious-injury and fatal traffic accident and hit-and-run investigations; collect evidence and accident data, photograph and measure scenes, and interview witnesses and other relevant personnel.
When assigned to Court Services, plan and coordinate court and records personnel, assign courtroom deputies, maintain courtroom order and security, and direct or assist with delivery of civil papers and temporary protective orders.
When assigned to Criminal Investigations, coordinate investigators' work and reporting, supervise investigative units or general investigations, and coordinate high-level investigations with other agencies or departments.
When assigned to the Jail, assign duty posts, monitor and evaluate staff, review and approve shift reports, inspect facility security and safety, ensure compliance with the Jail Operations Manual, approve inmate releases, and escort or transport inmates as required.
When assigned to School Based Services, coordinate SRO or ADVANCE programs, deliver community programs and presentations, support community relations, direct citizens to appropriate services, and perform law-enforcement duties involving juveniles as needed.
When assigned to Property and Evidence, take custody of evidence, organize and store it, transport it for testing, return or dispose of it as authorized, arrange Sheriff's sales of unclaimed items when necessary, and testify about evidence custody.
When assigned to the Training Unit, plan and oversee departmental training, teach specified and other needed classes, and assist in identifying and developing new training programs.
When assigned to the Records Unit, supervise records clerks, maintain and provide agency information, manage records and reporting tasks, oversee GCIC certification and equipment, assist employees and the public with information requests, and handle related training, payroll, supplies, reports, and administrative duties.
If assigned to the K-9 Unit, manage police canines and coordinate team needs; maintain canine health, nutrition, deployment, training, licensing, and related records and supplies.
Maintain regular and predictable attendance and perform other related duties as required.