Police Sergeant

This position serves as a supervisory law enforcement representative of the District, performing all duties commensurate with this responsibility. This position is responsible for performing a variety of duties and tasks related to customer service and maintaining a secure and orderly environment for the protection of the Airport District.

Responsibilities:

• Under limited supervision, patrols airport as required to oversee security activities
• Supervises subordinates and relays pertinent information
• Monitors and evaluates efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints
• Reviews reports submitted by other police employees and ensures proper investigation
• Available 24 hours a day in event of actual or potential emergency
• Supervises routine arrests and booking activities
• Investigates criminal offenses on the airport, attends court as required
• Assists in patrols, traffic control, motor checks, and other police duties
• Prepares incident reports, booking reports, accident reports, daily shift reports
• Assists other law enforcement agencies as necessary
• Assists general public, performs lockout, escort and protection services
• Assists in enforcement of Security Plan and Airport Emergency Plan requirements
• Oversees maintenance and upkeep of police vehicles and equipment
• Ensures adequate coverage of shift
• Verifies hours worked by subordinates and submits to Police Captain
• Mentors officers under command
• Other duties as assigned

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required, associate's degree or higher preferred

Experience Requirements:

• Three (3) years of recent law enforcement experience required
• Prior supervisory law enforcement experience required

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, or Windows
• Working knowledge of police administration and public relations
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State laws and Airport Rules and Regulations
• Ability to manage and supervise others
• Skills in prioritization, organization, verbal communications and interpersonal relations
• Must comply with minimal physical fitness performance requirements
• Operate police vehicle on patrol, emergency response, or pursuit
• Ability to discharge firearm without undue risk and comply with department firearm standards
• Must qualify with on and off duty weapons annually with at least 80% proficiency
• Valid Driver's License required
• Must maintain safe driving record with no more than two chargeable accidents or traffic offenses in past three years
• Must withstand 10-year criminal background check with no disqualifying convictions
• Must be certified by South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council
• Must complete South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy requirements

Working Conditions: Exposed to heat, cold, rain, snow, noisy environment. Must perform strenuous physical activities, engage in sustained physical exertion under adverse conditions. Position requires uncommon tours of duty including weekends, holidays, rotating shifts, overtime, and subject to recall after normal duty hours.