Police Lieutenant

FORT VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY (FVSU), a state and land-grant institution of the University System of Georgia, invites applications for the position of Police Lieutenant.

Fort Valley State University, the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia, is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2,800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County, the original site of the state's peach industry. Its 1,365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgia's second-largest public university in area.

Fort Valley State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status.

JOB SUMMARY:

This position is a Police Supervisor who will be responsible for managing sworn police, security officers, and communications officers. The Police Lieutenant is certified by the State of Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) council to handle all aspects of emergency and non-emergency calls. The Lieutenant provides an enterprise wide, cross-divisional approach to the management of facilities and assets in response to emergencies and risk management.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts annual emergency prepared drills, classroom training.
• Monitors and keeps the Police Captain informed on all activities and incidents on campus.
• Inspects all patrol cars, security booths and role call.
• Conducts drills in all buildings every three months.
• Supervises all subordinate officers to ensure incident reports are completed.
• Supervises shifts when supervisor is out.
• Coordinates and assist in training for emergency preparedness and assist the residential hall managers for training.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree or equivalent experience.
• General Instructor or the ability to obtain a General Instructor Certification from Georgia P.O.S.T.
• More than three years of related supervisory experience required.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the Police Standards and Training Council for the State of Georgia.
• Georgia P.O.S.T certified

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of safety for all equipment.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Experience in tactical training
• Engagement Skills with public sector
• Experience in managing officers in shift work
• Computer skills
• Report writing skills
• Skilled in Arrest warrants and Search warrants
• Skilled in investigation and sexual assault cases.
• Knowledge of supervisory and leadership principles and practices.
• Ability to analyze data and make decisions.
• Ability to operate a radio, telephone, and related communications equipment.
• Ability to supervise and train.
• Ability to recognize and resolve organizational conflict.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Hear and understand conversation in a normal tone of voice. Use of senses to include sight, smell, hearing and touch.
• Maintain the ability to complete the job tasks of Lieutenant, Sergeant, or Police Officer.
• Work hours from 3 to 11pm or as needed by the Chief of Police.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• The work consists of varied training and emergency safety duties. The number of people and the work location contribute to the complexity of the position.
• The purpose of this position is to safeguard the University community and facilities. Success in this position helps ensure the safety of the University as a whole. This position will also help to develop officers in their role as a patrol officer.

SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• This position supervises departmental personnel at assigned university events. Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the efforts of squads, sections, or units within their assigned department.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• The work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table and intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects.
• The work is performed in an office, outside, in dorms, and buildings. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and machinery with moving parts.
• Operate motor vehicles, auto, truck or van.

USG Core Values Statement

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.