Police Sergeant

Job Title

Police Sergeant

Savannah State Recruiting Loc

Regular

Full-Time

294407

Savannah State University, established in 1890, is the first public historically black college or university in Georgia and the first institution of higher learning in Savannah. The campus offers a wide range of academic programs across five colleges.

The Sergeant position is responsible for supervising police and security personnel of the shift. The Police Sergeant directs officers in policing and assists leadership in ensuring a safe campus environment. This position assigns duties to subordinates, directs, monitors, and evaluates the work of shift officers and conducts patrols, assists in investigations, and reviews reports.

• Coordination of CLERY Act Compliance
• Review, approve, and correct daily reports
• Disseminate information to officers and staff
• Identify and facilitate training for officers
• Attend meetings and training
• Stay up-to-date with current training trends and case law
• Conduct quarter master duties and assign equipment and uniforms to all police department personnel
• Act as the evidence custodian ensuring state law compliance
• Assume duties as acting division supervisor or operational management in the absence of senior leadership
• Speak at student organization and orientation workshops
• Assist with criminal investigations and execute search & arrest warrants
• Assist in managing 911 operations and ensure GCIC compliance
• Oversee university camera system and provide support for judicial and investigative purposes
• Serve as liaison for training, coordinate firearms training, and provide legal updates on use of force
• Respond to any emergency situations
• Perform administrative duties including employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, roll call, and monthly reports
• Respond to complaints, provide direction to officers on scene, and evaluate decisions
• Be available for recall in emergency situations
• Ensure a safe environment for the Savannah State community
• Supervise personnel on assigned shift to assure adherence to department rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Arrest violators as necessary
• Assign duties to subordinates
• Perform regular inspections, including full vehicle inspections and equipment checks
• Communicate information from senior officers
• Respond to calls for assistance from officers
• May be required to perform job-related duties beyond those specifically delineated in this position

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent
• At least 5 years of law enforcement experience
• Georgia POST certification or capacity to obtain certification within six months of hire
• Excellent customer service skills
• High professional standards
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information
• Valid driver's license in good standing

• Knowledge of relevant federal and state laws, criminal and traffic codes, search and seizure laws, university policies, and department procedures
• Knowledge of law enforcement administration principles, fiscal management, budgeting, program planning, and administration
• Knowledge of employee supervision and personnel management, including training, mentoring, and disciplining
• Knowledge of traffic investigation techniques and procedures
• Knowledge of university buildings and surrounding area
• Knowledge of first-aid and CPR techniques
• Knowledge of court system and judicial procedures
• Skilled in operating police vehicles, firearms, emergency equipment, and specialized law enforcement equipment
• Skilled in interrogation and interviewing techniques
• Skilled in restraining persons without causing physical harm
• Skilled in using computers for word processing
• Ability to meet current requirements of the Georgia Mandate Law Enforcement Training Act and Peace Officer Standards and Training Act
• Ability to analyze situations and adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action based on hazards and circumstances
• Ability to carry duty belt, weapons, evidence equipment, and lift or carry heavy objects or individuals in rescue efforts
• Ability to maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to cooperate with fellow employees as a team member

• The work is performed while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, crouching, or stooping
• Employee must occasionally lift light and heavy objects, climb ladders, use equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguish between shades of color, and use the physical force necessary to arrest and restrain persons
• Work performed indoors, in a vehicle, or outside
• Employee exposed to noise, dust, dirt, machinery with moving parts, infectious or contagious diseases, life‑threatening situations, and inclement weather
• Work requires the use of protective devices

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