Sergeant

Job Qualifications

Education: Must possess a High school diploma, Associate’s degree, or considerable college coursework

in criminology, law enforcement, or related field desirable.

Certification or Licensure: Must be certified by the Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training

Council (P.O.S.T.) as a Police Officer and possess a valid state driver's License or equivalent. First aid

and CPR certification or willingness to acquire within a specified time.

Skills: Any combination of applicable education, training, and experience that provides the knowledge,

abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position may be considered.

Work Experience: At least three years as a School Resource Officer (SRO) or a minimum of three years’

experience as a corporal or above in a municipality. Must not have been convicted of a felony or some

other crime involving moral turpitude.

Primary Duty

This position is responsible for serving in a supervisor capacity and having direct supervision over a

specific school zone.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Inform the Captain and Lieutenant of any changes in the status of his/her officers including
  
  

absences (authorized and unauthorized), injuries, accidents involving personnel, equipment

malfunctions/repairs needed, any incident which potentially could bring adverse public reaction to

or discredit the Board of Education.

• Provide advice to and answer questions posed by administrators and faculty regarding safety and
  
  

security matters, such as traffic flow, emergency preparedness, and evacuation procedures.

• Provide training to faculty, administrators, and parent groups regarding safety issues: such as
  
  

personal safety, gun safety, and gang awareness.

• Participate in security surveys and safety drills, such as fire and lockdown drills.
• Supervise vehicle checks, conduct uniform inspections, and assign personnel to ensure all schools
  
  

have coverage

• Coordinate and supervise security for extracurricular events as needed.
• Act as liaisons between the School District and law enforcement agencies, such as the Department
  
  

of Family and Children Services and local police departments.

• Act as the primary backup to officers.
• Take and complete assignments when officers are engaged in other activities.
• Advise and assist officers in all phases of police work requiring his expertise.
• Review all reports generated by officers for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to reporting
  
  

procedures.

• Keep shift members updated on changes both in law and in operational policies.
• Act as a prosecutor in Tribunal cases, as needed.
• Respond to school when a report of terroristic events occurs.
• Sort and deliver truancy and tribunal paperwork as needed.
• The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not,
  
  

as assigned by the Associate Superintendent of Academic Services to achieve efficient operation.

The employee shall carry out such other and further duties, whether specifically listed above or not,

as are assigned, or required by such employee’s supervisor, other appropriate school personnel,

laws, board policy, administrative regulation, and department handbook, as are reasonably

necessary and allowable under Title II, Part A guidelines to achieve the efficient operation of the

school system and its mission of the school system and its mission.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while

performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to

enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. The noise level in the work

environment is usually moderate.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. While performing the duties of this

job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk,

stand, and sit.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Must have sufficient physical strength to intervene in fights and

physically restrain persons; stamina to spend long periods walking and standing and to complete security

patrol duties. Ability to patrol outdoors in inclement and extreme weather conditions.