Police Sergeant

Public Safety Supervisor

The position is responsible for supervising and participating in the public safety operations of assigned shift(s) of Police Officers.

Supervises assigned shifts of personnel; provides guidance for day-to-day activities, calls for service, emergency situations, and criminal investigations. Performs patrol duties of campus property and surrounding area; performs security checks of all buildings and residence halls. Responds to calls for services; locks and unlocks doors; assists motorists. Investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity. Reviews and approves officers' incident and accident reports. Runs criminal background checks; maintains the Georgia Crime Information Center Terminal. Identifies, pursues and arrests suspects. Enforces traffic laws and parking regulations. Provides security for special events. Attends court as required. Responds to fire and burglar alarms. Maintains property and evidence records. Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines the work of assigned personnel. Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). Performs related duties.

High school diploma or equivalent. Must be at least 21 years of age. Five years (5) of continuous full-time service as a P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer. Three years (3) of supervisory experience or service. Must possess a current, valid driver's license and maintain a safe driving record. Must be able to successfully pass the following background checks: Position of Trust + Credit Check Motor Vehicle Record Physical Examination Drug Testing Psychological Evaluation

Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices. Knowledge of community policing principles. Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles. Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses. Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices. Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority. Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs. Skill in decision making and problem solving. Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public. Skill in oral and written communication.

Salary: $52,000 This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include: Health insurance Dental Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Life Insurance Sick Leave Vacation Leave Parental Leave Retirement Employee discounts Tuition reimbursement

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with Gordon State College, as determined by Gordon State College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

This position has been identified by Federal Law (Jeanne Clery Act) as a Campus Security Authority (CSA), with significant student and campus responsibilities. CSA's are obligated to report crimes reported to them which occurred on campus, in public areas bordering campus and in certain non-campus buildings owned or controlled (leased) by the University.