Police Sergeant

Job Summary

First line supervisor for the patrol officers and the assistant to the Lieutenant for coordinating the operations of the patrol shift. Performs same law enforcement duties as a patrol officer. Daily reviews of the performance of the patrol officers are performing their tasks correctly, and department policies and procedures are followed. Instructing, coordinating, and maintaining training for all officers on the assigned shift are also key tasks for this position. Interaction with the Augusta Community, the AU community and other Public Safety personnel on a daily basis are fundamental to the quality of service provided by this position.

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to:

• Reviews and daily approves written incident reports regarding crimes and calls for service with 100% accuracy
• Performs annual, monthly, weekly, and daily assessments of the performance of officers and prepares written evaluation reports regarding their progress with 100% accuracy
• Reviews, maintains and prepares shift training records within 95% accuracy
• Performs the duties of a police (peace) officer as necessary with 95% accuracy. Prepares written incident reports regarding crimes and services with 100% accuracy
• Monitors and reviews the activities of the patrol officers by performing the necessary supervisory functions. Responsible for directing and instructing officers while at accident scenes, during incidents in progress, and during patrol investigations. Responsible for communicating directives from the Lieutenant and other higher-ranking officers to the patrol officers. Responsible for communicating the complaints and weaknesses of the patrol officers to determine training needs and for performance evaluation purposes. Reports violations of departmental policies and procedures, institutional procedures, and legal procedures to the Lieutenant. Recommends corrective actions.
• Responsible for making all appropriate emergency notifications using JagWire Alert for emergency situations as directed by the event, by Senior University Officials or by policies and procedures of the University. If the Sergeant is the ranking individual on the scene, the Sergeant is responsible for making decisions in emergency situations to protect the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, visitors, patients, and police personnel.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School Diploma or GED from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization

Must be 21, must possess moral and ethical character and must be a POST certified Police Officer with two years of experience as a Police Officer.

A valid driver's license is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of Federal Communication's Rules and Regulations

One year supervisory experience and an AA degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES:

Ability to maintain confidentiality, to keep complex records, and the ability to perform well under stress in a calm, efficient manner

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Knowledge of needed tools and techniques appropriate to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Project management skills

Technical knowledge and skills in computer systems, with the preferred ability to maintain computer systems relating to access and security controls, digital video systems, web base and other related computer applications

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: B11

Salary Range: $27.21/hourly - $30.41/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position.