Plans and directs the activities of police officers assigned to a shift or unit of work. Prepares and presents briefing to officers going on-duty and assigns officers to patrol areas.
Supervises patrol, detective, traffic and special assignment police officers during an assigned shift. Monitors and/or performs all police activity on street and in station, including police patrol, response to calls for service, apprehending criminal suspects, making arrests, investigating crimes, gathering intelligence, collecting evidence, enforcing laws, monitoring traffic and assisting citizens. Develops tactical solutions to operational incidents.
Assigns work duties, patrol vehicles, and patrol areas; makes decisions on handling of cases, suspects, and persons in custody; advises, guides and directs officers and detectives in handling incidents and cases; reviews police reports and criminal charges prepared by officers for completeness and accuracy.
Sets the example for subordinates, meets standards of performance, conformance (duties and rules), and require subordinates to do likewise. Provides leadership for officers under their command.
Responsible for continuously monitoring and reviewing the assigned work tasks, productivity and performance of subordinates. When appropriate, takes timely, reasonable supervisory steps to ensure work assignments are completed or performance goals are met. Acts as a positive influence upon the conduct and performance of subordinates.
Determines staffing level needs and adjusts manpower accordingly.
Maintains daily attendance records and time sheets for assigned employees. Provides initial approval or rejection of requests for sick leave, vacation or compensatory time. Ensure that they comply with guidelines.
Performs the full range of duties of subordinate officers when necessary for the efficient, effective, and timely operation of the Police Department.
Maintains a daily log of shift activity and individual officer actions which are forwarded to command staff.
Resolves operational problems and questions arising from staff and citizens.
Generates, collects and/or maintains records of subordinate officers' accomplishments and corrective actions.
Evaluates performance of subordinate employees.
Ensures compliance of the rules, regulations and policies and continuously updates staff on new laws and regulations.
Accepts and handles complaints pertaining to officer conduct or activities. Submits reports to superiors on actions taken.
Responds to crime scenes, accidents, and other serious or sensitive incidents and assists command personnel, or when appropriate, assumes command.
Prepares patrol division reports including statistical data collection and analysis.
Approves all shift reports and prepares daily shift summary.
Assists with administrative assignments and the development of department budgets, policies and procedures.
Meets with Command Staff to discuss work progress/problems of unit employees. Offers solutions.
Analyzes and disseminates intelligence information and assists in the coordination of intelligence activities with other law enforcement agencies.
Supervises or conducts investigations and interviewing. Handles difficult or sensitive cases by personally interviewing complainants, witnesses and suspects. Apprehends and transports suspects. Obtains evidence and other documentation, prepares investigation reports, testifies in court, participates in the investigation of complaints against department personnel, and testifies at required hearings.
Establishes training needs and coordinates and plans the department training programs. Recommends training curriculum and develops training materials in cooperation with law enforcement training consultants and with the approval of Department management. Assists in training and in the field training of Police Officers. Schedules officers for training.
Ensures accuracy and completeness of reports, logs and other records prepared by assigned Police Officers. Makes sure that cases are properly prepared and presented in court.
Takes corrective action as appropriate and authorized.
Makes oral presentations and participates in discussions with citizen groups, students, and community organizations to maintain and improve police-community relations.
Performs additional duties as required or assigned.
Other Duties:
Regular attendance is an essential requirement.
Performs related work as assigned and/or required.
Knowledge of:
Modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment. Federal, state, county and city laws, regulations and ordinances as they pertain to law enforcement duties and responsibilities.
Understands the policies, rules, procedures, practices, functions and objectives of the Department.
Ability to:
Effectively supervise, train, and motivate employees.
Recognize and analyze a variety of police problems and make useful decisions and/or recommendations.
Plan operational activities and methods.
Competently oversee investigations and use specialized equipment such as cameras, fingerprinting and drug analysis equipment.
Perform duties effectively in emergency and stressful situations.
Establish and maintain successful working relationships with employees, other law enforcement agencies and all segments of the public.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action, particularly under conditions which are psychologically and emotionally stressful.
Communicate effectively with persons in physical and/or emotional distress.
Administer first aid or perform other lifesaving procedures in accordance with training.
Write clear and accurate reports.
Adapt to and utilize current and new technology, devices, equipment, computers and software
Skill in:
Use and care of firearms. Must be able to routinely qualify with and proficiently operate all assigned weapons, including the ability to accurately fire, clear malfunctions, disassemble and clean weapons.
Driving motor vehicles under emergency and non-emergency conditions.
Properly operating and maintaining police issued or assigned equipment.
Observation and the ability to remember names, faces and details of incidents.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The employee is frequently required to walk, stand or sit for long periods of time (including driving).
The employee must occasionally lift and carry equipment.
The employee must possess sufficient physical strength, endurance and flexibility to perform rescue operations or other law enforcement duties. Examples of the situations officers may encounter, with varying degrees of frequency, during the performance of their duties include: quickly entering and exiting vehicles; lifting, moving, and dragging heavy objects; climbing over or pulling oneself over obstacles; jumping down from elevated surfaces; climbing through openings; jumping over obstacles; balancing on uneven or narrow surfaces and using body force to gain entrance through barriers, move through heavy underbrush; and suddenly move out of the way of danger.
The employee must posses sufficient physical strength, endurance and flexibility to run varying distances in pursuit of fleeing suspects and upon capture, must be capable of exerting sufficient force or exertion to physically subdue, restrain, control and arrest violent or combative subjects.
The employee must be able to use hands to manipulate, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and smell.
The employee must speak clearly; hear and understand radio, telephone and normal range verbal communications.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Working Conditions:
Work may be performed in an office setting or in the field which may include exposure to dangerous and hazardous situations. Working hours may be irregular or long, depending upon the demands of any given situation. The employee is subject to call-back for emergency situations. Physical hazard from traffic and violent offenders may be present. The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions, including possible extreme weather conditions. The employee may be exposed to working near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; with explosives; with firearms; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, fire, smoke, extreme cold, extreme heat, varying light conditions and vibration.
The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.
The employee may be exposed to personal danger, including but not limited to: armed and/or dangerous persons/animals; persons and/or articles having contagious/communicable diseases; hazards associated with emergency driving, vehicular surveillance, traffic control and working in and around traffic; hazards associated with natural and man-made disasters, the use and operation of electrical equipment. The employee is occasionally exposed to, and must effectively deal with morbid, repugnant or otherwise unpleasant situations.
Experience:
Four (4) years full-time paid commissioned law enforcement experience.
Washington State Peace Officer Certification
Valid Washington State driver's license is also required.
Required Application Materials: City application along with apersonal résumé are required. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. It is the responsibility of the applicant to carefully list all pertinent experience and training.
Application packets will be reviewed for minimum requirements on the basis of information provided by the applicants.
Qualifying applicants will be invited to further participate in the promotional testing process. Placement on the eligibility list is determined by weighted examination scores as follows:Written Assignment - Passing Score 70% - Weight 25.%
Presentation of Written Assignment - Passing Score 70% - Weight 25%
Structured Interview - Passing Score 70% - Weight 50%
The required attire for the Oral Examination is Class A uniform.
Candidates will be provided with details regarding the written assignment and presentation at a later date.The promotional process dates are unknown at this time.Qualified candidates receiving a final score of 70% or higher will be placed on the eligible register.
Any applicant who wishes to appeal any part of an examination shall file an appeal in writing with the Civil Service Officer within five (5) working days (Civil Service Rule 9.23A) following administration of the examination.
NOTE TO APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Applicants with disabilities who will need special accommodation for examination must advise Human Resources no later than one (1) week prior to the scheduled examination so that appropriate arrangements can be made. (360) 473-2320.
LEGAL and REGULATORY EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS
Fair Labor Standards Act: The classification is non-exempt under the laws of fair Labor Standards Act minimum wage and overtime provisions.
Representation: The classification is included in the bargaining unit pursuant to the Recognition Article of the current labor agreement between the City of Bremerton and the Bremerton Police Officers’ Guild.
Civil Service: The classification is included in the City's Civil Service System.
Appointment and Removal Authority: The position is filled by appointment by the Department Head. Removal is by action of the Department Head in conformance with Civil Service Rules.
This classification specification does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and employee. It is subject to change by the City, with the approval of Human Resources, as the needs of the City and requirements change.