Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant

Job : 290225
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular

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.
Located just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta, CSU is part of the University System of Georgia and offers a variety of benefits to full‑time benefits‑eligible employees and some of our half‑time (or more) employees. Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays (if applicable).

Also, our full‑time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

University Police

This is a supervisory and participatory commissioned position providing general law enforcement and service related duties for a Board of Regents Institution. Work involves supervision of police officers, dispatchers, and campus safety officers. This includes assigning tasks, analyzing and evaluating officer’s reports, and participating in officer training programs. Requires thorough knowledge of federal, state, university and departmental laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Must demonstrate the ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making within limits prescribed by laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

• 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.
• Plans and directs work assignments of officers on shift.
• Writes reports, analyzes workloads and plans work schedules.
• Patrols assigned area or event while observing and instructing officers.
• Responds to major calls or emergencies to direct or assist officers as needed.
• Provides for the primary leadership of the assigned patrol shift.
• Performs routine administrative duties such as performance evaluations, time sheets, and inspections.
• Enforces departmental policies and procedures as a supervisor of the other officers.
• Assists in the training and evaluation of new officers in the Field Training Program.
• Reviews and coordinates information from officers and communicates with superior officers as needed.
• Inspects the equipment and appearance of subordinate officers.
• Relays and explains special orders and information.
• Checks police officers’ performance in the field.
• Reviews and assigns investigation cases and reports.
• Confers with officers regarding case problems.
• Assists in the performance of more difficult investigative work.
• Prepares and coordinates public relations programs.

• High School diploma or Georgia State accredited GED certificate required, Associates Degree or higher preferred.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be a Georgia POST certified peace officer as defined by O.C.G.A. 35-8-8.
• Must be able to successfully complete a Georgia POST certified or recognized supervision training course or a recognized Georgia POST Field Training Officer course.
• Must have five years’ experience as a sworn peace officer in which the authority to enforce the criminal and traffic laws was vested through the power of arrest.
• No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude.
• May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. 20/20 or…