Sergeant

Clayton County Public Schools; Jonesboro (GA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton County Public Schools SAFETY AND SECURITY - Jonesboro, Georgia seeks a Sergeant to lead first line supervision of officers and protect life and property by enforcing state laws and district policies. You will train staff, conduct investigations, interview victims, witnesses and suspects, and prepare cases for court appearances.

Strong communication and teamwork across school administrators and emergency services are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma; associate degree preferred.
• Five years continuous service as a sworn member of a Police Department.
• Supervisory experience required.
• P.O.S.T. certified, licensed and qualified to operate a firearm.
• Peace Officer’s certification in good standing without any open investigations.
• Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide first line supervision of officers and protect life and property by enforcing laws and district policies.
• Supervise and train assigned personnel; conduct civil/criminal investigations; interview informants, witnesses and suspects.
• Maintain surveillance, follow leads and obtain evidence; compile reports and update records for documentation.
• Prepare cases; participate at hearings; testifying in court.
• Communicate with school administrators, teachers, parents, students, attorneys and court personnel, fire and EMT personnel.

Skills

Supervisory experience

P.O.S.T. certified

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Business/Public Administration or related field

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Provide first line supervision of officers and to protect life and property by enforcing all city statutes, ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state for which the Police Department is accountable. Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising and training assigned personnel; conducting civil/criminal investigations; interviewing informants, witnesses and suspects; maintaining surveillance, following leads and obtaining evidence; establishing facts and developing detailed analyses of information; compiling reports, maintaining and updating records for proper documentation; preparing cases; participating at hearings; and testifying in court.

Additional Information:

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and assists in completing employee performance appraisals. Delegates assignments to subordinates; directs, expedites and reviews, either personally or through subordinate supervisors, the work of assigned staff within specific with the Police Department. Monitors daily activities of personnel; distributes information and relays special instructions received during a tour of duty Prepare work assignments; prepares for additional in-service training; schedules and conducts staff meetings. Schedules field interviews; organizes photo and identification line‑ups; plans to appear in court; arranges to obtain warrants. Inventories office supplies and equipment; orders and maintains sufficient amount to ensure adequate units are available to perform daily tasks. Interview victims and witnesses to obtain information about violations and incidents involving CCPS to ensure successful completion of the case; interrogates suspected individuals. Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information by telephone or in person from members of CCPS BOE, news media, the general public, officers and employees, superiors, etc. Communicates with school administrators, teachers, parents, students, attorneys and court personnel, fire and EMT personnel, etc.; confers with medical professionals for victim, witness or suspect condition update.
Contacts command/supervisory personnel by radio, telephone, voice mail, etc., for
emergency response and critical incident communications. Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma, Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Business/Public Administration or related field preferred.
Five years continuous service as a sworn member of a Police Department required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Supervisory experience required.
Must be at least 21 years of age. P.O.S.T. certified, licensed and qualified to operate a firearm. Peace Officer’s certification in good standing without any (open) current investigations. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Sergeant

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Job Details

Job ID: 5883465

Application Deadline: Nov 12, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Provide first line supervision of officers and to protect life and property by enforcing all city statutes, ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state for which the Police Department is accountable. Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising and training assigned personnel; conducting civil/criminal investigations; interviewing informants, witnesses and suspects; maintaining surveillance, following leads and obtaining evidence; establishing facts and developing detailed analyses of information; compiling reports, maintaining and updating records for proper documentation; preparing cases; participating at hearings; and testifying in court.

Additional Information:

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and assists in completing employee performance appraisals. Delegates assignments to subordinates; directs, expedites and reviews, either personally or through subordinate supervisors, the work of assigned staff within specific with the Police Department. Monitors daily activities of personnel; distributes information and relays special instructions received during a tour of duty Prepare work assignments; prepares for additional in-service training; schedules and conducts staff meetings. Schedules field interviews; organizes photo and identification line‑ups; plans to appear in court; arranges to obtain warrants. Inventories office supplies and equipment; orders and maintains sufficient amount to ensure adequate units are available to perform daily tasks. Interview victims and witnesses to obtain information about violations and incidents involving CCPS to ensure successful completion of the case; interrogates suspected individuals. Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information by telephone or in person from members of CCPS BOE, news media, the general public, officers and employees, superiors, etc. Communicates with school administrators, teachers, parents, students, attorneys and court personnel, fire and EMT personnel, etc.; confers with medical professionals for victim, witness or suspect condition update.
Contacts command/supervisory personnel by radio, telephone, voice mail, etc., for
emergency response and critical incident communications. Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma, Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Business/Public Administration or related field preferred.
Five years continuous service as a sworn member of a Police Department required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.
Supervisory experience required.
Must be at least 21 years of age. P.O.S.T. certified, licensed and qualified to operate a firearm. Peace Officer’s certification in good standing without any (open) current investigations. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.

Position Type: FULL TIME

Salary: $63,338 to $77,538 Paid based on salary scale

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Applicant Account , Testing
• 1058 Fifth Avenue
• Jonesboro, Georgia 30236
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]