Police Sergeant

Unified Government of Athens-Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unified Government of Athens‑Clarke County is seeking a Sergeant promotional role within the Police Department. The position focuses on exemplary leadership, supervision of units, and coordination of daily operations under the Lieutenant and Captain.

It emphasizes crime prevention, community trust, and budgeted planning of resources. Applicants must be current SPO/MPO with ACCPD and have completed the 40-hour Supervisory Skill Course to be eligible for the promotion process, with promotion to

Qualifications

• Current SPO/MPO with ACCPD in good standing.
• Must have completed the Police Department's 40-hour Supervisory Skill Course.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Lieutenant and Captain in daily operations and leading assigned personnel.
• Coordinate policing efforts to prevent crime and maintain public safety.
• Engage with community to build trust and implement community-oriented policing.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory ability

Communication

Education

40-hour internal Supervisory Skill Course

Job description

NOTICE: This is a promotional position and is only open to current SPO/MPOs of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department who meet minimum requirements.

ASSESSMENT CENTER WAIVER

SPOs and MPOs who meet all other minimum requirements and have been in their position with ACCPD for a minimum of one year will be allowed to participate in the Assessment Center. Upon successful completion of the Assessment Center and completion of two years with ACCPD at the rank of SPO or MPO, those candidates will be placed on the eligible list for Sergeant.

All applicants must have completed the Police Department's 40-hour internal Supervisory Skill Course to be eligible to participate.

CRITICAL DATES

• Thursday, October 8, 2024 no later than 11:59 PM - ApplicationDeadline.
• TBD - Assessment Center Orientation: Orientation will be provided by Assessment Staff.
• November 30, 2026- December 4, 2026 – Assessment Center: Location to be determined. Candidates must reach the required two years of experience and successfully complete the Assessment Center in order to be placed on the promotion eligibility list. All candidates who meet promotional requirements will receive an email with location and schedule of Assessment Center. You are responsible for checking your email on a regular basis.

REPORTS TO

Police Lieutenant or Police Captain

FLSA STATUS

Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION

Personnel System; requires satisfactory completion of a twelve month evaluation period.

PAY GRADE

Public Safety Step Plan - PD2

SAFETY SENSITIVE

Yes; subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke county Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

Purpose of Job

The purpose of this job is to provide exemplary leadership associated with and assisting in directing the overall operation of the Police Department at the unit, shift, or squad level. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Lieutenant and Captain in the daily operation of leading and coordinating assigned personnel in preventing crime, the fear of crime, and disorder as well as the enforcement of laws/ordinances; building trust and confidence internally with all personnel; building trust and confidence within the community; planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and participating in budgeting functions; teaching, evaluating, and ensuring the implementation and utilization of community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and constitutional policing; continuous initiation to improve systems, processes, equipment, and technology; and, performing additional tasks and responsibilities as may be