Police Sergeant

*** NOTICE: This is a promotional position and is only open to current SPO/MPOs of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department who meet minimum requirements. *** ***ASSESSMENT CENTER WAIVER*** SPOs and MPOs who meet all other minimum requirements and have been in their position with ACCPD for a minimum of one year will be allowed to participate in the Assessment Center. Upon successful completion of the Assessment Center and completion of two years with ACCPD at the rank of SPO or MPO, those candidates will be placed on the eligible list for Sergeant. ** All applicants must have completed the Police Department's 40-hour internal Supervisory Skill Course to be eligible to participate. CRITICAL DATES Thursday, October 8, 2024 no later than 11:59 PM - Application Deadline. TBD - Assessment Center Orientation: Orientation will be provided by Assessment Staff November 30, 2026- December 4, 2026 - Assessment Center: Location to be determined. Candidates must reach the required two years of experience and successfully complete the Assessment Center in order to be placed on the promotion eligibility list. All candidates who meet promotional requirements will receive an email with location and schedule of Assessment Center. You are responsible for checking your email on a regular basis. REPORTS TO: Police Lieutenant or Police Captain FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt CLASSIFICATION: Personnel System; requires satisfactory completion of a twelve month evaluation period. PAY GRADE: Public Safety Step Plan - PD2 SAFETY SENSITIVE: Yes; subject to random drug testing per the Athens-Clarke county Drug and Alcohol Ordinance. Purpose of Job The purpose of this job is to provide exemplary leadership associated with and assisting in directing the overall operation of the Police Department at the unit, shift, or squad level. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, assisting the Lieutenant and Captain in the daily operation of leading and coordinating assigned personnel in preventing crime, the fear of crime, and disorder as well as the enforcement of laws/ordinances; building trust and confidence internally with all personnel; building trust and confidence within the community; planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and participating in budgeting functions; teaching, evaluating, and ensuring the implementation and utilization of community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and constitutional policing; continuous initiation to improve systems, processes, equipment, and technology; and, performing additional tasks and responsibilities as may be assigned. Job Related Requirements WORK SCHEDULE: Depends on assignment May be required to work on religious holidays. Regular and predictable attendance is required. Must work cooperatively with others. When requirements include vehicle operation, responsible for the safety, readiness and operation of the vehicle and must abide by ACC's safe driving policy. Emergency Position This position is designated as an emergency position that requires attendance at work under all types of emergency conditions. Some examples of emergencies include inclement weather, civil disturbance, major crime scenes, utility failure, fire or other forced evacuations or other incidents as determined by the Deputy Chief of Police, Chief of Police, and/or Assistant County Manager or County Manager. Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or equivalent with completion of extensive specialized training in law enforcement techniques and five years of experience involving law enforcement, criminal investigation, and/or police administration to include a minimum of two (2) years of experience as an Athens-Clarke County Senior Police Officer Or Master Police Officer. Must possess a valid driver's license. Georgia Basic Law Enforcement Certification required with ability to maintain current requirements set forth in the Georgia Peace Officer's Standards and Training Act. One year of supervisory experience is preferred. Bachelor's degree preferred. Eligibility requirements are as follows : 1. Must successfully complete the Sergeant Assessment Center. 2. No disciplinary actions (excluding written counseling or reprimand) that resulted in two (2) or more suspension days without pay within the previous 12 months or sustained discipline that resulted in a suspension of five (5) or more days without pay or a demotion within the previous 24 months. 3. The last two annual performance evaluations must be "Fully Meets" or "Core" or above. The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. Works to support the mission of the Athens-Clarke County Police Department to support and defend the U.S. Constitution, protect and safeguard all life, and ensure the equal protection of rights for all; works closely and tirelessly with the community to reduce both crime and the fear of crime using community-oriented policing, problem-oriented policing, and constitutional policing philosophies. Provides leadership to assigned personnel and throughout the department; handles employee concerns, directing work assignments, counseling, coaching, mentoring, development of followership and leadership, and disciplining employees when necessary, and completing employee performance appraisals. Consistently produces and ensures work is completed within the scope of the vision and mission of the department through empowerment of decision-making at all levels within the Police Department. May receive assignment to any unit, section, or division within the police department. Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) in order to protect life and property, prevent crime and reduce the fear of crime. Plans and organizes activities and special events coverage, inclusive of various types of law enforcement responses to crime scenes, special even