Police Sergeant

Since our founding in 1785, the University of Georgia has operated as Georgia's oldest, most comprehensive, and most diversified institution of higher education (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 235 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly formed School of Medicine.

This position involves rotating shifts, there are no fixed shifts available for this position.

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This is supervisory field and office police work.
Work involves responsibility for assisting the shift commander on patrols, investigations, and the performance of special duties of comparable responsibility. An employee allocated to this class of work frequently participates in the work performed by subordinate officers and acts for supervisor during supervisor's absence. New assignments are accompanied by specific instructions, but regularly assigned duties are performed with considerable independence. Work is reviewed through inspection and oral and written reports.

Extensive knowledge of standard police practices and techniques.

Extensive knowledge of controlling laws and ordinances, particularly the laws of arrest and evidence.

Knowledge of the campus and surrounding geographic area.

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of interrogation.

Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinates as well as conduct training classes.

Ability to deal firmly and courteously with subordinates and the public under stress conditions.

Ability to analyze situations quickly and objectively, and to determine proper course of action to be taken.

Ability to speak and write effectively.

Ability to meet specific physical requirements that may be established by competent authority.

Skill in the use and care of firearms.

Skill in first aid training.

Subject to working in outdoor and adverse conditions, including extreme and inclement weather, normal law enforcement duties

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Inspects the equipment and appearance of subordinate officers; assigns police officers to patrol areas; relays and explains special orders and information; checks police officers' performance in the field; gives advice and assistance when necessary.

Reviews and assigns investigation cases; reviews investigation reports; confers with officers regarding case problems; assists in the performance of more difficult investigative work.

Supervises subordinate personnel engaged in the preparation and maintenance of various records, reports, and related materials; reviews records and reports submitted by other divisions for completeness and conformance to regulations.

Prepares and coordinates public relations programs; speaks before student organizations, parent groups, and related organizations.

Performs the duties of a superior officer in the absence of the superior.

Prepares necessary records and reports.

Performs related work as needed.