Police Sergeant- Warm Springs - State of Georgia : Job Details

GVRA

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency operates five integrated and interdependent statutory programs that share a primary goal - to help people with disabilities to become fully productive members of society by achieving independence and meaningful employment. Our programs impact both employers and job seekers. Our bottom line is to tailor our services to fit your needs. And our promise to you is consistent professional service with responsive and responsible follow-up.

Summary/Objective:

Under the general supervision, responsible for directing daily operations of the patrol and preparing assignments to security plans, policies and staffing resources. Assists Police Chief on all campus security issues at Roosevelt Warm Springs and the Cave Spring Center. This includes patrol, community policing, criminal investigations, administration, etc., assuring that law and order are maintained. Ensures laws and ordinances are enforced, and that measures are implemented to prevent crimes and to protect lives and property. Manages several Management Plans for the Roosevelt Warm Springs and Cave Spring campuses.

Essential Functions:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

* Demonstrate behavior consistent with RWS Leadership Philosophy and Expectations of Servant Leadership, Personal Character and Stewardship.

* Supervises and plans work of assigned staff;

* Answers alarms and investigates disturbances;

* Coordinates operational plans with other law enforcement agencies;

* Manages the Investigation for both the RWS and CS campuses and conducts an annual review of the Incidents with summary sheets;

* Develops and presents educational in-house programs for RWS and CS Campuses;

* Maintains security of premises;

* Responds to fires, natural disasters, or other hazardous events;

* Prepares and distributes daily report of activities and irregularities;

* Develops security staffing, shift and contingency plans.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

* Technical Capacity.

* Personal Effectiveness/Credibility.

* Organizational skills

* Marketing skills

* Thoroughness.

* Collaboration Skills.

* Communication Proficiency.

* Flexibility and shift work all 3 shifts

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position supervises staff. This position will oversee the daily security operations of RWS and CSC including the services provided to students.

Work Environment:

This role requires the ability to be reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and routine peace keeping environments with travel from site to site. The position is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; potentially hostile environments; extensive public contact. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but may be very loud due to sirens, firearm training, etc.

Physical Demands:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting and an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights; occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including guns and handcuffs. See in the normal visual range with or without correction. Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

Working Conditions:

Incumbents working in this job perform duties in an office setting. This is a 40-hour workweek requirement. The position may involve managing a high-volume workload and demands a high level of accuracy while working with deadlines. Regular attendance is an important part of being successful in this position. Reasonable accommodations can be made available to qualified individuals upon request.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position. This position requires working in various shifts, including evenings and weekends. This position may occasionally require longer hours and weekend work.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

* Basic computer skills to include Microsoft Word, Excel, and or Access.

* Skills in investigating of criminal cases and presentment to Court Systems.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance:

As a condition of employment with Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency, you must successfully complete a mandatory federal and national background check, pre-employment testing, and additional checks required for your job.

All candidates interested in employment with The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency does not offer sponsorships for current or future employment visas (e.g., H-B1 employment visa).

AAP/EEO Statement:

GVRA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Reasonable Accommodations:

The Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request a reasonable accommodation during any step in the hiring process, please contact our HR Team at [email protected].

Under general supervision, patrols assigned areas to detect and prevent crime, responds to emergency situations. Conducts or assists in conducting investigations involving criminal activity in the facility or institution. Operates and inspects emergency vehicles in the performance of routine and specialized duties. Supervises, assigns and reviews the work of shift security staff.

Preferred Education and Experience:

Preference will be given to applicants who, in addition to meeting the required education and experience, possess one or more of the following:

* Bachelor's degree in law enforcement, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or closely related field

* Seven (7) years of experience as a Police Officer

* Four or more years' experience as a Law Enforcement Supervisor

* Five or more years as an Investigator with a number of training courses

* Georgia P.O.S.T Instructor certification.

* One or more years' experience developing and presenting educational in-house training programs.

* One or more years' experience with Management Plans to include Police, Fire and Life Safety, Security, and Emergency Management Plans

* Experience with preparing evidence presentations for court and working with courtroom work groups.

Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Six to twelve months of experience required at the lower level Facilities Police Corporal (PST070) or position equivalent AND P.O.S.T. certification OR Associate's degree in criminal justice, psychology, sociology, or a directly related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of related experience AND P.O.S.T. certification OR Two years of experience required at the lower level Facilities Police Corporal (PST070) or position equivalent AND P.O.S.T. certification.

Additional Information

* Agency Logo: Requisition ID: LAW09VO

* Number of Openings: 1

* Advertised Salary: 56,265.00

* Shift: Day Job

* Posting End Date: Jan 2, 2025