Police Major

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

Fort Valley State University the only 1890 land-grant university in Georgia is a comprehensive institution that provides an education to over 2800 students including graduate students. The university is located in the town of Fort Valley in Peach County the original site of the states peach industry. Its 1365-acre (5.52 km2) campus is Georgias 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 will assist 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 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 Divisions 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.
• 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.
• Monitor sensitive field operations daily.
• 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 directed 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possession of a bachelors 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 drivers 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

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.

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.

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