Job Description
The Floyd County Police Department is looking for a MAJOR!
JOB SUMMARY
The purpose of this position is to provide executive-level leadership, management, and oversight of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID). The Major is responsible for supervising investigative personnel, directing complex criminal investigations, ensuring compliance with legal and departmental standards, coordinating major incident responses, and developing investigative strategies to protect life and property while promoting public safety. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following functions are typically associated with this position. The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of this role. Other duties may be required and assigned. Supervises, directs, evaluates, and develops assigned Criminal Investigations Division (CID) personnel, including investigators, supervisors, analysts, task force officers, and administrative staff. Oversees and coordinates criminal investigations involving major crimes, narcotics, crimes against persons, missing persons, financial crimes, and other complex or high-liability investigations. Reviews and approves investigative reports, search warrants, arrest warrants, affidavits, and case files to ensure compliance with applicable laws, departmental policies, constitutional standards, and prosecutorial requirements. Responds to and coordinates investigative operations during critical incidents, officer-involved incidents, major crime scenes, and other emergency situations requiring command-level oversight. Develops and implements investigative priorities, operational plans, crime reduction strategies, and division objectives to support departmental goals and public safety initiatives. Conducts and oversees internal investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct, policy violations, excessive force, harassment, or other administrative matters as assigned. Analyzes investigative trends, crime statistics, intelligence information, and operational data to identify patterns, improve investigative effectiveness, and support strategic decision-making. Manages division resources and administrative functions including budgeting, staffing allocations, equipment oversight, training coordination, personnel performance management, and interagency coordination activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or equivalent, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement or public safety administration, with a minimum of three (3) years of command-level experience in a law enforcement; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a Georgia Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) certification as a law enforcement officer, and a valid driver's license. BENEFITS
Paid Sick Incentive & Longevity Pay Wellness Clinic Employer-Paid Pension Paid Holidays Paid Vacation-Annually Health/Major Medical Dental Short & Long Term Disability
