Patrol Sergeant
Job ID: 266364
Location: Columbus State University
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Founded in 1958, Columbus State University, with an enrollment of nearly 8,000, is part of the University System of Georgia. CSU offers more than 70 programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels and is ranked among the top public regional universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Columbus, located 100 miles southwest of Atlanta and the second-largest city in Georgia, is recognized as a vibrant and contemporary cultural community - https://visitcolumbusga.com.
Columbus State University has a nationally recognized track record of partnership and outreach through efforts such as the Cunningham Center for Leadership Development, Coca-Cola Space Science Center, Oxbow Meadows Environmental Learning Center, and its own residence the Spencer House in Oxford, England. The University has two primary campus locations in Columbus, Georgia: the original campus on 150 acres in midtown Columbus and a beautiful campus in historic downtown Columbus overlooking the Chattahoochee River. The Columbus region, with more than 350,000 residents, is home to world-class enterprises such as Aflac, Synovus, W.C. Bradley Company, TSYS and Ft. Moore, the U.S. Army's Maneuver Center of Excellence headquarters. For additional information about the University visit our website at www.ColumbusState.edu
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Job Summary
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.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
' 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
Physical Demands
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Must be able to push disabled motor vehicles out of roadways.
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May be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds without help.
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Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Visual acuity to perceive reactions to officer's actions.
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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work Environment
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Morning and evening hours required.
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Exposure to infection and/or contagious disease when working with the public is possible.
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May be required to maintain traffic control points for extended periods of time in all types of weather.
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Shall be physically capable of qualifying with assigned weapon(s), in both day and night, in all types of weather.
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Shall be emotionally and physically capable of controlling crowds during confrontations, without being overcome by stress.
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The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Required Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a 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 20/20 corrected and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with hearing disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Proposed Salary
The annualized salary for this position is $53,000 and includes full benefits.
Required Documents to Attach
For fullest consideration, please submit your application immediately. Applicant must be in good physical health, and pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Review of applications will immediately and continue until the position has been filled.
Required Documents to Submit with Online Application:
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Resume
All applications and required documents must be submitted using the Columbus State University's online employment site.
Contact Information
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at 706-507-8920 or e-mail to hr@columbusstate.edu.
Conditions of Employment
Columbus State University Police Officer Selection Process:
The selection process for police officers is intended to identify those candidates that are best suited for a rewarding and challenging career in law enforcement. The mission of the Columbus State University Police Department is in part to safeguard the life, liberty and property of all people who may come into contact with the agency. The hiring process helps ensure that the selected candidate best reflects the core values of the Columbus State University Police Department. Each candidate for the position of police officer will be required to submit to the following steps:
1. Initial application submission using the Columbus State University's online employment site.
2. Interview with command staff.
3. Personal History Booklet completed.
4. Background investigation to include a fingerprint check through FBI and GBI.
5. Computer Voice Stress Examination (information provided from application and PHB).
6. Interview with Chief of Police.
7. Conditional offer of employment.
8. Pre-employment physical, pre-employment drug screen and pre-employment psychological.
9. Probationary appointment for six months following basic mandate certification.
Conditions of Employment
Successful completion of a criminal background investigation and legal authorization to work in the US prior to employment is required.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Columbus State University to recruit, hire, train, promote, and educate persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status.
Other Information
Columbus State University 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. 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!
To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=30000&JobOpeningId=266364&PostingSeq=1
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