Police Sergeant

About Us Founded in 1852, GSC is a member of the University System of Georgia. The college has a distinctive legacy of excellent scholarship and service. GSC offers nearly 30 degrees, which includes multiple associate and baccalaureate pathways for students. With an enrollment of over 3,100 students, GSC offers an intimate academic setting with state‑of‑the‑art classrooms and laboratories. In this setting, students receive individualized attention that only a small college with dedicated faculty and staff can provide.

Job Title:

Police Sergeant

Location:

Gordon State College

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full‑Time

Job

The position is responsible for supervising and participating in the public safety operations of assigned shift(s) of Police Officers.

• Supervises assigned shifts of personnel; provides guidance for day‑to‑day activities, calls for service, emergency situations, and criminal investigations.
• Performs patrol duties of campus property and surrounding area; performs security checks of all buildings and residence halls.
• Responds to calls for services; locks and unlocks doors; assists motorists.
• Investigates suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity.
• Reviews and approves officers’ incident and accident reports.
• Runs criminal background checks; maintains the Georgia Crime Information Center Terminal.
• Identifies, pursues and arrests suspects.
• Enforces traffic laws and parking regulations.
• Provides security for special events.
• Attends court as required.
• Responds to fire and burglar alarms.
• Maintains property and evidence records.
• Trains, assigns, directs, supervises, evaluates and disciplines the work of assigned personnel.
• Serves as a Campus Security Authority as defined by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act).
• Performs related duties.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Five years (5) of continuous full‑time service as a P.O.S.T. certified Police Officer.
• Three years (3) of supervisory experience or service.
• Must possess a current, valid driver’s license and maintain a safe driving record.
• Must be able to successfully pass the following background checks:
  • Position of Trust + Credit Check
  • Motor Vehicle Record
  • Physical Examination
  • Drug Testing
  • Psychological Evaluation

• Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles and practices.
• Knowledge of community policing principles.
• Knowledge of emergency preparedness, response and recovery principles.
• Knowledge of public safety principles as related to college campuses.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in the operation of computers and job related software programs.
• Skill in decision making and problem solving.
• Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Integrity
• Excellence
• Accountability
• Respect

• Commitment to Excellence:
  Prioritize high standards in all endeavors, striving for distinction in education, research, and community engagement.
• Student Success:
  Focus on enhancing regional workforce by effectively preparing students for successful careers, thereby ensuring a substantial return on their educational investment.
• Innovation and Creativity:
  Encourage creative thinking and innovative solutions, driving progress and adapting to the evolving needs of our society and the wider world.
• Belonging:
  Embrace and celebrate multiple perspectives, fostering an environment that enriches learning and promotes respect and understanding.

Gordon State College is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of Gordon State College to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504,…