Police Sergeant/Investigator

Fort Valley State University; Fort Valley (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

Fort Valley State University is seeking a Police Sergeant/Investigator to supervise sworn police, security officers, and communications staff across campus. The Sergeant is POST-certified to handle emergency and non-emergency responses and coordinates risk management enterprise-wide.

The role requires a minimum of an Associate degree with 3+ years supervisory experience, a valid Georgia drivers license, and adherence to POST standards. Primary hours are 3–11 pm with recall in emergencies.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent experience required.
• More than three years of supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver's license issued by Georgia required.
• Ability to meet Georgia POST requirements or be eligible.

Responsibilities

• Supervise sworn police, security, and communications officers.
• Oversee investigations, crime scenes, warrants and arrests.
• Manage emergency responses and risk management across campus.
• Review daily reports, conduct evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
• Prepare records and testify in court as needed.
• Patrol campus and outer perimeter as assigned; recall in emergencies.

Education

Associates degree or equivalent experience

More than three years of supervisory experience

Valid Georgia driver's license

POST certification eligibility

Knowledge of safety for equipment

Leadership and supervision

Investigation and court testimony

Report writing

Job description

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Police Sergeant/Investigator.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an equal opportunity employer. The University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or University System of Georgia policy.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a Police Supervisor who will be responsible for managing sworn police, security officers, and communications officers. The Police Sergeant is certified by the State of Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) council to handle all aspects of emergency and non-emergency calls. The Sergeant provides an enterprise wide, cross-divisional approach to the management of facilities and assets in response to emergencies and risk management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducting inspections for police and security personnel to ensure they have all necessary equipment.
• Review daily reports for accuracy and for department compliance.
• Performs administrative duties; employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, roll call and monthly reports.
• Responds to complaints, provide direction to the officers on scene and evaluate decisions.
• Take command over critical incident scenes when arriving as the ranking officer.
• Supervise and assist with all investigations, crime scenes, warrants and arrest.
• Prepares various records and reports; testifies in court and performs other related work as required.
• Patrols the campus and outer perimeter up to 500 yards.
• Renders aid to motorists such as jump-starts and calling a wrecker or locksmith if needed.
• Work sporting events and any other activities as needed.
• Must be available for recall in emergency situations.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of safety for all equipment.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Experience in tactical training
• Engagement Skills with public sector
• Experience in managing officers in shift work
• Computer skills
• Report writing skills
• Skilled in Arrest warrants and Search warrants
• Skilled in investigation and sexual assault cases.
• Knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions.
• Ability to operate a radio, telephone, and related communications equipment.
• Ability to supervise and train.
• Ability to recognize and resolve organizational conflict.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hear and understand conversation in a normal tone of voice. Use of senses to include sight, smell, hearing and touch.
• Maintain the ability to complete the job tasks of Lieutenant, Sergeant, or Police Officer.
• Work hours from 3 to 11pm or as needed by the Chief of Police.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• More than three years of related supervisory experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.

COMPLEXITY AND SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied training and emergency safety duties. The number of people and the work location contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to safeguard the University community and facilities. Success in this position helps ensure the safety of the University as a whole. This position will also help to develop officers in their role as a patrol officer.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table and intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects.
• The work is performed in an office, outside, in dorms, and buildings. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.
• Operate motor vehicles, auto, truck or van.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at

https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.