Located 15 miles southeast of downtown Atlanta, Clayton State University offers employees a diverse environment which fosters both professional and personal development. The university is committed to cultivating an environment of engaged, experienced-based learning, enriched by active community service. Clayton State offers multiple Bachelor and Master Degree programs which currently enrolls over 6,900 students in challenging campus and on-line courses.

The campus is situated just 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on 214 beautiful acres, making access to the metropolitan area a breeze. We’ve been named a Top Workplace in Atlanta by the Atlanta-Journal Constitution for six consecutive years. And we also were named one of 79 higher education institutions across the nation in The Chronicle of Higher Education’s list of 2017 Great Colleges to Work For.

This is responsible supervisory work directing law enforcement activities for an assigned shift, staff of police personnel or specialized technical police work of comparable responsibility. An employee allocated to this class of work is responsible for assigning and supervising the work of personnel engaged in patrol activities or in police work of a specialized nature. Considerable independent judgment, initiative and understanding must be exercised in interpreting orders, rules and regulations and in meeting emergency situations. Work is performed in accordance with established rules, regulations and instructions from superior officers who review the work through reports, conferences and observation of police efficiency. Police Sergeant must be able to work any shift assigned.

• Shift supervisor
• Determines personnel and equipment assignments
• Reviews investigation and arrest reports and determines disposition requirements
• Supervises and participates the prevention and investigation of crimes and other offenses against persons and property
• Handles difficult and sensitive situations
• Recommends cases needing additional investigation
• Supervises communications unit
• Ensures incident and accident reports are completed on time per policy
• Assists superior officer(s) in developing and implementing new or revised policies and procedures; interprets and communicates policies and procedures to department employees
• Prepares or directs the preparation and maintenance of necessary records and reports
• Performs related work and other duties as assigned
  

• High school Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a police officer
• Comply peace officer requirements per the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Act Georgia Law 92A-2100(as amended)
• Two years of college; may be supplemented with the completion and considerable experience in law enforcement work, supervisory experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience

• Prefer previous experience at the rank of police corporal

• Extensive knowledge of the campus and surrounding geographic areas
• Ability to plan, assign and supervise the work and training of subordinates and to command their respect
• Ability to obtain information through interview and interrogation and to deal firmly yet courteously, with the public under stressful conditions
• Ability to analyze situation quickly and objectively and to determine proper course of action on own initiative
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with employees, university officials and the public
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and firm administration of firearms and safety policies
• Skill in first aid training

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Clayton State University, as determined by Clayton State University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Clayton State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity and affirmative action institution. It is the policy of the University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnical origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, AREA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50). Clayton State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Institution. For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy please contact the Clayton State University Office of Human Resources at (678) 466-4230. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact the Disability Resource Center at: (678) 466-5445.