Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant

Job : 293163
Location: Augusta University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University
Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

The mission of the Augusta University Police Department is to promote a safe atmosphere in which the university's teaching, discovery, clinical care and service mission can be successful. This is accomplished through traditional and progressive law enforcement practices and strong community partnership.

First line supervisor for the patrol officers and the assistant to the Lieutenant for coordinating the operations of the patrol shift. Performs same law enforcement duties as a patrol officer. Daily reviews of the performance of the patrol officers are performed to ensure they are following department policies and procedures. Instructing, coordinating, and maintaining training for all officers on the assigned shift are also key tasks for this position.

Interaction with the Augusta Community, the AU community and other Public Safety personnel on a daily basis are fundamental to the quality of service provided by this position.

• Reviews and daily approves written incident reports regarding crimes and calls for service with 100% accuracy.
• Performs annual, monthly, weekly, and daily assessments of the performance of officers and prepares written evaluation reports regarding their progress with 100% accuracy.
• Reviews, maintains and prepares shift training records within 95% accuracy.
• Performs the duties of a police (peace) officer as necessary with 95% accuracy. Prepares written incident reports regarding crimes and services with 100% accuracy.
• Monitors and reviews the activities of the patrol officers by performing the necessary supervisory functions. Responsible for directing and instructing officers while at accident scenes, during incidents in progress, and during patrol investigations. Communicates directives from the Lieutenant and other higher‑ranking officers to the patrol officers. Reports violations of departmental policies and procedures, institutional procedures, and legal procedures to the Lieutenant and recommends corrective actions.
• Responsible for making all appropriate emergency notifications using Jagwire Alert for emergency situations as directed by the event, by Senior University Officials or by policies and procedures of the University. If the Sergeant is the ranking individual on the scene, the Sergeant is responsible for making decisions in emergency situations to protect the lives and property of students, faculty, staff, visitors, patients, and police personnel.
• Perform mandatory reporting and response duties as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) pursuant to the Clery Act.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized state or federal accredited organization.

POST certified Police Officer with two years' experience as a Police Officer.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must have first aid skills and possess moral and ethical character.

A valid driver's license is required.

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Federal Communications Rules and Regulations.

One year supervisory experience and an AA degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent experience.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality, keep complex records, and perform well under stress in a calm, efficient manner.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of needed tools and techniques appropriate to identify, analyze, and solve technical problems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.
• Project management skills.
• Technical knowledge and skills in computer systems, with the preferred ability to maintain computer systems relating to access and security controls, digital video systems, web‑based and other related computer applications.

Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: 11
Salary:
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