Police Sergeant: Leadership & Community Policing

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

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