Sergeant - Police *INTERNAL PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY*

College Park, City of (GA); College Park (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of College Park Police Department is seeking a Sergeant to supervise police personnel and ensure protection of life and property within the city. The role involves assigning daily duties, coordinating patrols, and providing training on laws and procedures.

Incumbents exercise independent judgment, interpret precedents, and assume command at major scenes until relieved by a ranking officer. Ideal candidates will possess a minimum of three years of law enforcement experience, including

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree with course work in political science, criminology, criminal justice, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Extensive hours and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise police officers and other assigned staff; schedule shift changes; train personnel; assign, delegate and review work; conduct roll call and training; inspect weapons, vehicles, and uniforms; maintain records; counsel subordinates and resolve minor complaints.
• Oversee major incidents, coordinate with EOC, provide back-up for calls, and ensure proper response and safety.
• Coordinate investigations, prepare case files for charges, and testify in court when required.
• Develop and mentor personnel; ensure compliance with policies and laws; monitor performance and provide feedback.

Job description

A successful candidate will play an active role in the City of College Park’s existing operational success. The purpose of the position is to provide supervision of personnel in the protection of life and property, prevention of the commission of crimes, and the preservation of peace within the city. The Sergeant is exposed to various incident settings and must rely on previous training and experience in the application of procedures and allocation of personnel. Successful performance results in effective law enforcement practices contributing to the safety/well-being of the community. Errors in the work can endanger the lives of city residents and personnel and jeopardize property.Independent judgment is required to identify, select, and apply the most appropriate of available guidelines and procedures as well as interpret precedents. This position is responsible for law enforcement supervisory work ensuring the protection of life and property and enforcement of laws and ordinances by police officers on an assigned watch or detectives in the Criminal Investigations Section. Work involves the monitoring of radio communications to ensure preventive patrol and call response operations are conducted in accordance with accepted standards of police operations and departmental policies and that officers have backup assistance available as needed. Work also involves a wide variety of administrative duties including making daily work assignments, determining that assigned personnel are available for duty and calling in replacements as authorized, holding daily roll call sessions, and holding training sessions on laws or procedures. At scenes of major crimes or accidents, incumbents assume command until relieved by a ranking officer.

• Enforces local, state, and federal laws.
• Supervises police officers and other assigned staff; supervises the scheduling and coordination of shift changes; trains personnel in proper work methods; assigns, delegates and reviews work; conducts roll call, training, and performing weapons, vehicle, and uniform inspections; maintains administrative records and personnel file; hears and resolves minor complaints; counsels subordinates and makes recommendations and/or disciplinary action; analyzes, reviews and advises personnel regarding work procedures to ensure compliance with departmental rules and regulations; periodic evaluation of employee performance.
• Maintains law and order; protects lives and property by supervising field personnel and participating in duties; patrolling assigned geographic zone; receives and responds to calls assigned by EOC via radio and CAD equipment; takes appropriate action; handles stressful situations according to department policy/procedure; provides back-up for calls; maintains traffic control through observation and use of speed detection devices; tests and detains drivers suspected of DUI; responds to major crime scenes; writes incident reports; attends court; transports prisoners; locates defendants and serves criminal warrants; performs other Police Officer duties as necessary.
• Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits; obtains evidence and compiles information regarding crimes; prepares cases for filing of charges; testifies in court.
• Monitors radio and assists dispatcher; requests assistance from other emergency personnel; notifies shift commander of major incidents, accidents, or emergencies; coordinates investigations with other agencies; reviews, approves, and evaluates reports; prepares necessary reports concerning shift activities; assists with the compilation of crime analysis reports; answers inquiries from the public requesting/giving information and handling investigation complaint;
• Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, and development of subordinate police officers.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of law enforcement concepts and terminology, including patrol techniques, jail operations, criminal investigation, and crime prevention.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence and laws governing the custody of persons.
• Knowledge of laws and court decisions relating to law enforcement, search and seizure, suspects and prisoner’s rights, and custody and protection of evidence;
• Knowledge of operational principles and practices of criminal investigation;
• Knowledge of court and trial procedures;
• Knowledge of use and effects of law enforcement weapons; methods of self-defense and physical restraint.
• Knowledge of city and departmental procedures, policies, rules, and regulations.
• Knowledge of report preparation and record keeping.
• Skill in planning, directing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of others;
• Skill in training others in work procedures.
• Skill in interpreting, applying, and explaining complex laws and regulations.
• Skill in correctly interpreting a given situation and taking appropriate action under a variety of conditions.
• Skill in observing and remembering details of events, names, faces, numbers, and physical descriptions.
• Knowledge of public personnel management and supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of law enforcement safety equipment and standards.
• Knowledge of road network and geography of the City.
• Knowledge of growth and crime pattern trends in the City and surrounding areas.
• Skill in the use of firearms, radios, and physical restraint devices.
• Ability and willingness to work rotating shifts, variable hours, and be on call.
• Ability to identify and solve management and administrative problems.
• Ability to plan, prioritize coordinate, and supervise the work of a shift or unit.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, review, and evaluate the work of others.
• Ability to develop and mentor personnel.
• Ability to act decisively in emergency situations and adopt a proper course of action.
• Ability to prepare and maintain clear, accurate, and concise reports and files.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations with colleagues, other City staff, and the public.
• Ability to resolve conflicts with tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to understand, interpret, and explain laws, regulations, and policies governing law enforcement operations.
• Ability to interpret administrative direction and incorporate it into operational policies and procedures.
• Effective analytical and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication (oral and written), organizational, and time management skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituents.
• Attention to detail and adaptability to a changing environment is extremely important as well as dependability.
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism, initiative, resourcefulness, and personal accountability.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average weight up to one hundred (100) pounds, standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day, climbing poles, bending, crouching, or stooping, and using tools and equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguish between shades of color. Work is performed either in an office environment or a variety of field and office settings and may require exposure to dangerous and life‑threatening situations. Must be willing to carry a firearm on and off the job; mentally and physically capable of taking the life of another, if justified; willing to work any hour of the day or night (shift work), overtime, weekends, on‑call, and holidays; work at any location in the City and travel on specific assignments
• Note: In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job which are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.

• Associate’s degree with course work in political science, criminology, criminal justice, or related field; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of three (3) years of law enforcement experienceincluding two (2) years as a City of College Park Police Officer; must be a certified Field Training Officer.
• Meet POST requirements for Peace Officer Certification and/or academy admittance according to GA law.
• Must complete module one of Georgia Post Supervision Training or FBI-Leeda Supervisor Leadership Institute; equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have a valid Georgia driver's license and must be a US citizen.
• Experience in communicating with diverse communities, and in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, as well as knowledge and understanding of the organizational structure, workflow, and operating procedures.
• Extensive hours and weekends will be required at times.