Police Sergeant - Leadership in Community Policing

Athens Clarke County; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Athens-Clarke County Police Department invites eligible SPOs/MPOs to pursue promotion to Sergeant. The role focuses on leadership at the unit, shift, or squad level, directing daily operations, coordinating personnel, and maintaining constitutional policing standards.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and complete the Sergeant Assessment Center. Promotion includes eligibility on the Sergeant list after assessment success and mandatory supervisory training, with duties spanning

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with completion of extensive specialized training in law enforcement techniques.
• Five years of experience involving law enforcement, criminal investigation, and/or police administration, including two years as an ACC Senior Police Officer or Master Police Officer.
• Valid driver's license; ability to maintain Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership at the unit, shift, or squad level under the supervision of a Lieutenant or Captain.
• Coordinate assigned personnel, budgets, and resources to prevent crime and maintain public safety.
• Uphold and apply community-oriented, problem-oriented, and constitutional policing practices.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Education

Georgia Basic Law Enforcement Certification

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Athens-Clarke County Police Department invites eligible SPOs/MPOs to pursue promotion to Sergeant. The role focuses on leadership at the unit, shift, or squad level, directing daily operations, coordinating personnel, and maintaining constitutional policing standards.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and complete the Sergeant Assessment Center. Promotion includes eligibility on the Sergeant list after assessment success and mandatory supervisory training, with duties spanning