Sergeant

Type:

Public Safety

Salary/Pay Rate:

$ $31.69/hour

Posted Date:

11/10/2025

Deadline to Apply:

11/13/2025 5:00 PM

JOB TITLE: SERGEANT – HEADQUARTERS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Under limited supervision, handles fleet maintenance of the patrol vehicle fleet, supervises firefighting crews at incidents but not limited to fires, emergency medical calls, hazardous material incidents, rescue and auto extrications. Oversees station and equipment maintenance and testing, instructs and participates in training. Ensures the accurate and complete documentation of all station activities. Supervises subordinate personnel through the chain of command. Performs general law enforcement work as required. Reports to the Captain – Fire, Training and Administration.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this position title. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Maintains court security when court is in session in North Augusta Municipal Court.

Meets with walk in complainants in the lobby at Headquarters to write incident reports or provide further guidance.

Supervises personnel through the chain of command; supervisory duties include scheduling; instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; allocating personnel; acting on employee problems; and recommending employee discipline, transfers, promotions and discharge.

Reviews the work of subordinates for completeness and accuracy; evaluates and makes recommendations as appropriate; offers advice and assistance as needed.

Participates and instructs in personnel training as appropriate.

Responds to fire alarms and other emergencies within City limits and within the County when requested by proper authorities; takes command of scene until relieved by a superior officer; determines necessity of additional personnel and/or equipment at the scene.

Directs and participates in firefighting, emergency medical response, rescue (high angle and confined space), hazardous materials incident response and automobile extrication.

Documents all fire and other emergency incidents and responses.

Assists in supervising and performs general law enforcement duties as necessary, including but not limited to responding to public calls for assistance, maintaining order and public safety, apprehending and arresting suspected law violators and criminal suspects, transporting prisoners, collecting evidence and participating in investigative operations.

Supervises all daily building operations, including cleaning and maintenance.

Inspects personnel, equipment and station for compliance with established policies, procedures and standards of safety.

Assists in ensuring department compliance with all OSHA, ISO, DHEC and other agency regulations and guidelines, as well as emergency medical protocol.

Ensures the police vehicle fleet is kept in proper and safe condition; implements corrective action for equipment in need of repair or maintenance. Maintains related records.

Procures and maintains inventory of all building supplies and equipment.

Assists in coordinating department activities with other City departments and other local, state and federal organizations as necessary or appropriate.

Participates in fire prevention and fire safety education activities.

Participates in public relations efforts as necessary to maintain a cooperative and positive relationship between the department and the community.

Attends periodic training sessions; maintains required level of proficiency in the use of firearms.

Receives and responds directly to citizens' inquiries, concerns and complaints concerning department activities and personnel.

Receives and reviews various records and reports, including incident reports, fire reports, activity reports, routine reports, case files, training requests and reports, citizen complaints, use of force reports, memos, correspondence, etc.

Prepares various documents, including incident reports, fire reports, employee evaluations, request forms, schedules, training reports, and various other records, reports, memos, correspondence, etc.

Refers to policy and procedure manuals, codes, regulations, laws, maps, statutes, training manuals, professional periodicals, etc.

Operates various types of office equipment, machinery and tools in the performance of duties such as a computer, printer, calculator, radio equipment, telephones, fax machine, copier. Operates/uses a variety of police / fire / medical equipment, including a police vehicle, fire apparatus and aerial truck, firearms, defibrillator, breathing apparatus, etc.

Uses office and computer supplies, restraining devices, protective gear, fingerprint kit, fire suppression equipment, forceable entry tools, first-aid supplies, cameras, and a variety of other fire- / police-issued materials and supplies.

Performs fleet maintenance on patrol vehicle fleet.

Conducts field training for Fire Division and Patrol Division recruits.

ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs fire inspections upon request.

Completes Pre-Incident plans.

Installs new equipment on fire apparatus and patrol vehicles as necessary.

Drafts Requests for Pricing to establish City contracts with vendors.

Obtains bids for work to be completed by outside vendors.

Coordinates work with outside vendors.

Removes equipment and department insignia from decommissioned vehicles.

Conducts tours of the station as requested.

Performs general administrative work as required, including but not limited to attending and conducting meetings, preparing reports and correspondence, entering and retrieving computer data, answering the telephone, copying and filing documents, etc.

Performs other related duties as required.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Requires an associate degree supplemented by three to five years of experience in fire suppression and/or law enforcement, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have successfully completed required Fire Academy coursework and possess required fire service certification(s); must have successfully completed required law enforcement courses and possess required law enforcement certification(s). Must possess a valid S.C. driver's license.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS OR STANDARDS REQUIRED

TO PERFORM ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and equipment including a fire engine, vehicles, firefighting equipment, computer, basic office equipment, telephone/radio, firearms, etc. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those for sedentary work; must be able to remain on feet for periods of time, withstand uncomfortable and/or dangerous physical conditions at fire scenes, and perform manual tasks. Must be able to lift, position and/or carry weights of up to 200 pounds. While performing police work, must be able to defend one's self from assault and to restrain suspects of varying weights.

Data Conception: Requires the ability to compare and or judge the readily observable functional, structural, or compositional characteristics (whether similar to or divergent from obvious standards) of data, people, or things.

Interpersonal Communication: Requires the ability of speaking and/or signaling people to convey or exchange pertinent and vital information to co-workers. Includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor. Includes the giving of assignments and directions to subordinates and receiving direction from supervisor.

Language Ability: Requires ability to read a variety of law books, maps, policy and procedure manuals, warrants, technical reports, criminal records, etc. Requires the ability to prepare administrative reports, correspondence, incident and accident reports, warrants, etc. with proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech. Requires the ability to speak with and before others with poise, voice control and confidence.

Intelligence: Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions; to interpret an extensive variety of instructions in mathematical, written, oral, diagrammatic or schedule form; to deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Requires the ability to apply influence systems in supervising subordinates; to learn and understand relatively complex principles and techniques; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision; to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Must have the ability to comprehend and interpret received information.

Verbal Aptitude: Requires the ability to record and deliver information, to explain procedures, to follow and give verbal and written instructions; to counsel and teach employees. Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with persons of varying educational backgrounds and in a variety of technical and/or professional languages including law enforcement, fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical technology, personnel, budgeting, etc.

Numerical Aptitude: Requires the ability to add and subtract totals, to multiply and divide, to determine percentages and decimals and to determine time. Must be able to use practical applications of fractions, percentages, ratio and proportion. Must be able to use practical applications of statistics.

Form/Spatial Aptitude: Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape; identify degrees of similarity or difference in shades, forms, etc.; and visually read various information.

Motor Coordination: Requires the ability to coordinate hands and eyes using office machinery, firearms, fire suppression equipment and other special equipment; to operate motor vehicles and emergency response vehicles.

Manual Dexterity: Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, keyboards, office equipment, control knobs, buttons, switches, catches, firearms, medical instruments, fire suppression tools, etc. Must have significant levels of eye/hand/foot coordination.

Color Discrimination: Requires the ability to differentiate colors and shades of color.

Interpersonal Temperament: Requires the ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under stress when confronted with emergency, unusual or dangerous situations, or in situations in which working speed and sustained attention are make or break aspects of the job. The worker may be subject to danger or risk to a significant degree, or to tension as a regular, consistent part of the job.

Physical Communications: Requires the ability to talk and hear: (talking expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing: perceiving nature of sounds by ear).

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Knowledge of Job: Has considerable knowledge of the methods, organization, planning, management and supervision of a city public safety agency as reflected in the needs and requirements of the City. Has considerable knowledge of the structure, functions and inter-relationships of state and local public safety agencies. Is able to assist in developing and implementing both short and long-range plans and budgets for the assigned division. Is able to work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others. Is able to maintain control of assigned activities through effective supervision of subordinates and the application of good human relations techniques. Is able to perform duties under the pressure of very high expectations for exemplary and non-erring leadership, management, professionalism and implementation of department procedures. Has the ability to analyze trends and recommend adjustments in department services and operations in response to changing trends. Knows how to apply supervisory concepts and principles; has the ability to offer instruction and advice to subordinates regarding departmental policies, methods and regulations. Is able to perform employee evaluations and to make recommendations based on results. Is able to plan, coordinate and conduct effective training programs for personnel. Has the ability to offer assistance to subordinates and employees of other departments as required. Is able to work under stressful or dangerous conditions, often involving considerable personal risk or risk to others. Has knowledge in the areas of fire science, hydraulics, electrical, mechanics, fire codes and ordinances, etc. Is able to act calmly and make sound decisions under varying degrees of stress and uncertainty. Is able to provide coordination in large-scale emergency operations. Knows how to determine and ensure safety on firegrounds. Knows how to utilize various pieces of firefighting equipment and tools in a safe and efficient manner. Is knowledgeable of the various hand signals and fire radio terminology used on the fireground. The knowledge of the characteristics of a wide variety of hazardous materials and the proper procedures for managing a hazardous materials incident as mandated by OSHA. Has considerable knowledge of up-to-date methods of law enforcement. Has considerable knowledge of firearms, automotive, radio and other law enforcement equipment. Is skilled in the use and care of firearms. Has considerable knowledge of legal rights of accused persons and law enforcement. Has considerable knowledge of criminal behavior and methods of operation. Is able to conduct thorough criminal investigations. Has considerable knowledge of civil process. Has thorough knowledge of first responder protocol, equipment and tools, and is able to properly administer emergency medical assistance as needed. Is able to analyze problems that arise in the areas under supervision and recommend solutions. Is able to use judgment and discretion in dealing with emergency situations, and applying new laws, law enforcement methods and techniques, etc. Is able to assemble and analyze information and make written and oral reports concisely, clearly and effectively. Is able to comprehend, interpret and apply regulations, procedures and related information. Is able to communicate effectively with a wide variety of public and private groups and is persuasive in such communication. Has sufficient knowledge of other City departments to communicate with their representatives as necessary in carrying out duties and responsibilities. Has the ability to deal courteously, yet firmly and effectively with the public in police situations. Has knowledge of the layout of local roads and of the locations and characteristics of the various neighborhoods. Has the mathematical ability to handle required calculations accurately and quickly. Is able to react quickly and calmly in emergency situations. Has knowledge of the standard tools, materials and practices of the trade. Has skill in the care and use of required tools and equipment. Has knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the industry.

Quality of Work: Maintains high standards of accuracy in exercising duties and responsibilities. Exercises immediate remedial action to correct any quality deficiencies that occur in areas of responsibility. Maintains high quality communication and interaction with internal and external entities with whom the position interacts.

Quantity of Work: Performs described Essential Functions and related assignments efficiently and effectively in order to produce quantity of work which consistently meets established standards and expectations.

Dependability: Assumes responsibility for completing assigned work. Completes assigned work within deadlines in accordance with directives, policy, standards and prescribed procedures. Maintains accountability for assigned responsibilities in the technical, human and conceptual areas.

Attendance: Attends and remains at work regularly and adheres to policies and procedures regarding absenteeism and tardiness. Provides adequate notice to higher management with respect to vacation time and leave requests.

Initiative and Enthusiasm: Maintains an enthusiastic, self-reliant and self-starting approach to meet job responsibilities and accountabilities. Strives to anticipate work to be accomplished and initiates proper and acceptable action for the completion of work with a minimum of supervision and instruction.

Judgment: Exercises analytical judgment in areas of responsibility. Identifies issues or situations as they occur and specifies decision objectives. Identifies or assists in identifying alternative solutions to issues or situations. Implements decisions in accordance with prescribed and effective policies and procedures and with a minimum of errors. Seeks expert or experienced advice where appropriate and research issues, situations and alternatives before exercising judgment.

Cooperation: Accepts supervisory instruction and direction and strives to meet the goals and objectives of same. Questions such instruction and direction when clarification of results or consequences are justified, i.e., poor communications, variance with established policies or procedures, etc. Offers suggestions and recommendations to encourage and improve cooperation intra- and inter-departmentally.

Relationships with Others: Shares knowledge with managers, supervisors and co-workers for mutual benefit. Contributes to maintaining high morale among all employees. Develops and maintains cooperative and courteous relationships inter- and intra-departmentally, and with external entities with whom the position interacts. Tactfully and effectively handles requests, suggestions and complaints in order to establish and maintain good will. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining a positive image.

Coordination of Work: Plans and organizes daily work routine. Establishes priorities for the completion of work in accordance with sound time-management methodology. Avoids duplication of effort. Estimates expected time of completion of work elements and establishes a personal schedule accordingly. Attends required meetings, planning sessions and discussions on time. Implements work activity in accordance with priorities and estimated schedules.

Safety and Housekeeping: Adheres to all established safety and housekeeping standards. Ensures such standards are not violated.

Planning: Plans, coordinates and uses information effectively to enhance activities and production. Knows and understands expectations regarding such activities and works to ensure such expectations are met. Develops and formulates ways, means and timing to achieve established goals and objectives. Effectively and efficiently organizes, arranges and allocates manpower, financial and other designated resources to achieve such goals and objectives.

Organizing: Efficiently organizes own work and that of subordinate staff. Ensures that personnel understand what results are expected of them, and that each is regularly and appropriately informed of all matters affecting or of concern to them.

Staffing: Works with upper management, where appropriate, to select and recommend employment of qualified personnel. Personally, directs the development and training of personnel under charge, ensuring their proper induction, orientation and training.

Leading: Provides a work environment which encourages clear and open communications. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of the principles of effective leadership and how such principles are to be applied. Provides adequate feedback to personnel under charge concerning their performance. Commends and rewards personnel under charge for outstanding performance, and takes timely and appropriate disciplinary action as necessary. Exercises enthusiasm in influencing and guiding others toward achievement of established goals and objectives.

Controlling: Provides a work environment which is orderly and controlled. Coordinates, audits, and controls manpower and financial resources efficiently and effectively. Coordinates, audits, and controls the utilization of materials and equipment efficiently and effectively. Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of established standards, methods and procedures.

Delegating: Assigns duties as necessary and/or appropriate to meet goals, enhance abilities of personnel under charge, build their confidence and assist them in personal growth. Has confidence in personnel under charge to meet new or additional expectations.

Decision Making: Exercises discretion and judgment in developing and implementing courses of action affecting functions under charge. Recognizes when a particular policy, procedure or strategy does not foster the desired result and moves decisively and explicitly to develop and implement alternatives.

Creativity: Regularly seeks new and improved methodologies, policies and procedures for enhancing the effectiveness of functions under charge. Employs imagination and creativity in the application of duties and responsibilities. Is not averse to change that supports achievement of goals and objectives.

Human Relations: Strives to develop and maintain excellent rapport with personnel under charge. Listens to and considers their suggestions and complaints, and responds appropriately. Establishes a work environment to promote and maintain mutual respect.

Policy Implementation: Has a clear and comprehensive understanding of policies regarding functions under charge and the function of the organization. Adheres to policies in the discharge of duties and responsibilities and ensures the same from personnel under charge.

Policy Formulation: Maintains awareness of changes in operating philosophies and policies and routinely reviews policies to ensure any changes in philosophy or practice are appropriately incorporated into functions under charge. Recognizes and understands the relationship between operating policies and practices and morale and performance. Strives to ensure that established policies enhance same.

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. EOE