Position Description – Public Safety Sergeant   

                         

 
 
 

 

 

 

 


POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

Position Title:

Public Safety Sergant

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Reports to:             

Uniformed Patrol Supervisor

Department:

Police Department (Foundation Place Properties)

Date Prepared:

June 2005

 

 

BASIC FUNCTION

 

The position of Public Safety Sergeant exists to provide a friendly, safe, and healthy environment for all students, employees, and visitors.  The incumbent motitors activity on campus to make sure that the law is obeyed and safety is ensured.

 

 

NATURE & SCOPE

 

The Public Safety Sergeant reports to the Uniformed Patrol Supervisor.  In addition, the incumbent supervises approximately three to eight patrol officers, depending on shifts.

 

This position requires the incumbent to function as a team member to carry out the mission of the agency.  It takes the whole department working together in order to provide adequate service for the ABAC campus.  The Public Safety Sergeant falls into this team, having work assigned to him/her, but also designating assignments and supervising other officers.  While shift changes often cause problems, teamwork and communication help to minimize these.

 

The Public Safety Sergeant has frequent contact with the public, so he/she must practice excellent communication skills.  In addition, the incumbent must have an assertive nature in order to deal with conflicts in an efficient and incident-free manner. 

 

 

 

 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

 

Ø       Patrols property and provides information for the public

 

Ø       Responds to calls for service

 

Ø       Trains new officers

 

Ø       Performs traffic, criminal, and incident investigations

 

Ø       Supervises shift officers

 

Ø       Performs administrative duties, including hiring public safety officers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Position Description – Public Safety Sergeant (Continued)

 

 

 

BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Public Safety Sergeant does not have any responsibility for budget decisions.

 

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

This position requires four years of high school or GED equivalent and three to five years of work experience.  P.O.S.T. and Field Training Officer certifications are required, as is knowledge of Georgia criminal procedure, city and state ordinances and laws, emergency vehicle operation, and firearm operation and maintenance.