Police Sergeant

REPORTS TO: Chief of Police or City Administrator

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; requires satisfactory completion of a twelve month probationary period.

PAY GRADE: Public Safety

SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes; subject to random drug testing per the City of Zebulon Drug and Alcohol Ordinance.

The purpose of this job is to provide exemplary leadership and assist in directing the overall operation of the Police Department at the unit, shift, or squad level.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting the Chief of Police in daily operational leadership and coordination of personnel to prevent crime, reduce the fear of crime, and enforce laws and ordinances.
• Building trust and confidence internally with staff and externally with the community.
• Planning, organizing, staffing, reporting, and participating in budgeting functions.
• Teaching, evaluating, and ensuring the implementation of community-oriented, problem-oriented, and constitutional policing.
• Initiating improvements to systems, processes, equipment, and technology.
• Performing additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned.

• May be required to work on religious holidays.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.
• Must work cooperatively with others.
• When vehicle operation is required, responsible for safety, readiness, and operation of the vehicle in accordance with City of Zebulon safe driving policy.

This position is designated as an emergency position that requires attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions, including inclement weather, civil disturbance, major crime scenes, utilities failure, fire or other incidents.

• High school diploma or equivalent and extensive specialized law‑enforcement training.
• Five years of experience in law enforcement, criminal investigation, or police administration, including a minimum of two years as a Zebulon Police Corporal.
• One year of supervisory experience or supervisory equivalency preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must meet current requirements of the Georgia Peace Officer’s Standards and Training Act.

• Support the mission of the Zebulon Police Department: defend the U.S. Constitution, protect life, ensure equal protection of rights, and reduce crime and fear of crime.
• Provide leadership to personnel, including counseling, coaching, performance appraisals, and discipline.
• Ensure work aligns with the department’s vision and mission and empower decision‑making at all levels.
• Serve in any unit, section, or division as assigned.
• Enforce applicable codes, ordinances, and laws, and maintain public safety.
• Plan and organize activities and special‑event coverage, including law‑enforcement responses to crime scenes, disasters, and critical incidents.
• Manage correspondence, reports, bulletins, and electronic communications; maintain logs and files.
• Develop strategies to deter crime and quality‑of‑life issues, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Attend department meetings, seminars, and training sessions to stay current with policy changes, codes, and procedures.
• Inspect personnel for appearance and equipment readiness, ensuring they have necessary resources.
• Manage equipment inventory, order replacements or repairs.
• Perform facility, personnel, and equipment inspections; take corrective action as warranted.
• Investigate complaints against personnel and initiate internal investigations when appropriate.
• Serve on department committees and as liaison to private and civic organizations.
• Coordinate with other divisions on personnel allocation for special operations.
• Communicate with staff, radio, phone, and other channels during emergency responses.
• Analyze crime statistics and schedules to optimize deployment.
• Respond to public complaints, questions, and requests per departmental guidelines.
• Provide input into the department’s strategic planning process.
• Execute search and criminal warrants when necessary.
• Adhere to an oath of office and the departmental code of ethics.

• In-depth knowledge of City of Zebulon policies, laws, and police operations.
• Familiarity with federal, state, and…