Police Sergeant

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Great universities inspire the very best in us. They nurture new ideas, fresh perspectives, and creative problem‑solving. They challenge students to discover their passions – and to turn those passions into thriving careers that improve our world. Columbus State University is exactly that kind of place. With exceptional facilities, ideal class sizes, and unique field experiences, our students have room to create.

Here, every faculty and staff member is part of the educational process, actively mentoring students and championing each new step in their journey.

Job

Location:

Columbus State University
Full/Part Time:
Full Time
Regular/Temporary:
Regular

University Police

This is a supervisory and participatory commissioned position providing general law enforcement and service‑related duties for a Board of Regents institution. The role involves supervision of police officers, dispatchers, and campus safety officers, including assignment of tasks, analysis of reports, and participation in training programs. The incumbent must exhibit knowledge of federal, state, university, and departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures and exercise independent judgment within prescribed limits.

• Provide leadership to further organizational goals and objectives.
• Provide general law enforcement duties in the protection, safety, and welfare of persons and property under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents.
• Plan and direct work assignments of officers on shift.
• Write reports, analyze workloads, and schedule work.
• Patrol assigned area or events while observing and instructing officers.
• Respond to major calls or emergencies to direct or assist officers as needed.
• Lead the assigned patrol shift.
• Perform routine administrative duties such as performance evaluations, time sheets, and inspections.
• Enforce departmental policies and procedures as a supervisor.
• Assist in training and evaluation of new officers in the Field Training Program.
• Review and coordinate information from officers and communicate with superior officers as needed.
• Inspect equipment and appearance of subordinate officers.
• Relay and explain special orders and information.
• Check police officers' performance in the field.
• Review and assign investigation cases and reports.
• Confere with officers regarding case problems.
• Assist in more difficult investigative work.
• Prepare and coordinate public relations programs.

• High School diploma or Georgia State accredited GED certificate required;
  Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• Georgia POST certified peace officer per O.C.G.A. 35‑8‑8.
• Completion of a Georgia POST certified or recognized supervision training course or a recognized POST Field Training Officer course.
• Five years’ experience as a sworn peace officer with arrest authority.
• No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude.
• May be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds without help.
• Vision requirements: close vision, distance vision, color vision, 20/20 or 20/20 corrected.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for hearing disabilities.

The proposed annualized salary for this position is $62,379 and includes full benefits.

• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and departmental policies.
• Knowledge of institutional and departmental policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of general law enforcement procedures.
• Knowledge of campus property, facilities, and jurisdictional boundaries.
• Interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral.
• Consulting, leadership, time‑management, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to handle difficult persons or situations under stress.
• Effective decision‑making in emergency and non‑emergency situations.
• Objectively and analytically observe situations.
• Current valid driver’s license.
• Direct supervision of subordinates.
• Meeting physical requirements as may be established.
• Firearm use and care skills.
• First aid training.

• Must be able to push disabled motor vehicles out of roadways.
• May be required to lift or move up to 50 pounds without help.
• Requi…