Sergeant

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Provide first line supervision of officers and to protect life and property by enforcing all city statutes, ordinances and the laws and regulations of the state for which the Police Department is accountable. Duties include, but are not limited to: supervising and training assigned personnel; conducting civil/criminal investigations; interviewing informants, witnesses and suspects; maintaining surveillance, following leads and obtaining evidence; establishing facts and developing detailed analyses of information; compiling reports, maintaining and updating records for proper documentation; preparing cases; participating at hearings; and testifying in court.

Additional Information:

Supervises, directs and evaluates assigned staff, handling employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining and assists in completing employee performance appraisals. Delegates assignments to subordinates; directs, expedites and reviews, either personally or through subordinate supervisors, the work of assigned staff within specific with the Police Department. Monitors daily activities of personnel; distributes information and relays special instructions received during a tour of duty Prepare work assignments; prepares for additional in-service training; schedules and conducts staff meetings. Schedules field interviews; organizes photo and identification line-ups; plans to appear in court; arranges to obtain warrants. Inventories office supplies and equipment; orders and maintains sufficient amount to ensure adequate units are available to perform daily tasks. Interview victims and witnesses to obtain information about violations and incidents involving CCPS to ensure successful completion of the case; interrogates suspected individuals. Responds to questions, complaints and requests for information by telephone or in person from members of CCPS BOE, news media, the general public, officers and employees, superiors, etc. Communicates with school administrators, teachers, parents, students, attorneys and court personnel, fire and EMT personnel, etc.; confers with medical professionals for victim, witness or suspect condition update.

Contacts command/supervisory personnel by radio, telephone, voice mail, etc., for

emergency response and critical incident communications. Communicates effectively and coherently over law enforcement radio channels while initiating and responding to radio communications. Answers the telephone; provides information, advice and guidance; takes and relays messages and/or direct calls to appropriate personnel; returns calls as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma, Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Business/Public Administration or related field preferred.

Five years continuous service as a sworn member of a Police Department required; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Supervisory experience required.

Must be at least 21 years of age. P.O.S.T. certified, licensed and qualified to operate a firearm. Peace Officer?s certification in good standing without any (open) current investigations. Must possess a valid Georgia Driver's License.