Police Major

JOB SUMMARY

This position is a Police Supervisor who will Assists the Chief of Police in administering, directing, and coordinating the Patrol, Support Services, and the Investigative Operations activities of the Campus Police Department. The Police Major 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 Police Major may act for the Chief when so assigned. Work is subject to the plans, policies and procedures formulated by the Chief of Police.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Supervises and coordinates the activities of Patrol, Support Services, or Investigative sections of the Campus Police Department.
• Makes routine and random investigations and inspections to determine quality and effectiveness of supervision in all sections, or of the quality of police service being provided.
• Reviews complaints and charges against members of the agency and takes appropriate action.
• Makes scheduled and unscheduled inspections during or outside the regularly scheduled tour of duty.
• Depending upon operations area of assignment, may be responsible for agency-wide oversight of equipment and material acquisition.
• Vehicle purchase and assignment and fleet maintenance; maintenance of facilities; oversight of the Division's promotional processes.
• Maintenance and update of agency policies, procedures, regulations, plans and agreements; and may hold responsibility for advising Chief of Police on major fiscal matters.
• Is responsible for developing educational and awareness programs that focus on crime prevention and criminal apprehension and prosecution.
• Coordinates activities of assigned section with those of other Operations Section.
• May monitor sensitive field operations daily.
• May coordinate the preparation and execution of all ceremonial events, including promotions, retirements, police week, funerals.
• Attends meetings, conferences and work sessions as required by assignment.
• Receives reports of important or unusual incidents, takes personal charge of those requiring attention and notifies the Chief of any such incidents which might have serious consequences.
• Serves as liaison officer between the Campus Police and other City/County departments and/or other criminal justice entities.
• Serves as advisor to the Chief of Police in matters of policy, training, selection of equipment, and personnel assignment.
• Acts as spokesperson for the Chief of Police to the news media as the Chief may direct.
• As ordered by the Chief, takes active command during major disasters, riots, or other emergency situations.
• May be assigned to assume command of the Department during the absence of the Police Chief.
• Performs related work as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of modern police administration; extensive knowledge of local, state, and federal laws and ordinances and of University rules and regulations; demonstrated ability to command respect of subordinates; ability to supervise work of subordinates and others; ability to deal firmly, tactfully, and courteously with public; ability to deliver planned and extemporaneous talks; extensive knowledge of geography of City/County and of its people; good judgment; dependability

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Police Major/Assistant Chief assigns work in terms of general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the results. The position is a direct report to the Chief of Police.

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the FVSU employee handbook. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.

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.

CONTACTS

• Contacts are typically with co-workers, other college personnel, faculty, staff, students, law enforcement personnel, emergency service providers, and members of the public.
• Contacts are typically to provide services and to give or exchange information.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• 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.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

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

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in law enforcement or a related field and ten (10) years of police experience, five (5) of which are at the level of Lieutenant or above; OR, any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• General Instructor or the ability to obtain a General Instructor Certification from Georgia P.O.S.T.
• 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