Sergeant (In-House Only)

DEFINITION

To plan, supervise, assign and review the work of staff on an assigned shift; to oversee and participate in all work activities; to coordinate investigations with other agencies; and to perform a variety of technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives direction from a Police Lieutenant.

Exercises direct supervision over professional and technical staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION STATEMENTS--Essential responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

1. Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff on an assigned shift including those responsible for the investigation of major crimes and patrol duties; prepare and assist in the preparation of crime reports.
2. Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
3. Establish schedules and methods for providing crime investigation and law enforcement services; identify resource needs; review needs with appropriate management staff; allocate resources accordingly.
4. Participate in the selection of police and investigative staff; interview applicants and conduct background investigations; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; recommend discipline procedures.
5. Train and evaluate assigned personnel; provide training, guidance and counseling to assigned personnel; complete employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates.
6. Respond to major crimes, accident scenes and emergencies; assume initial command; establish field command posts and implement the Incident Command and the Standardized Emergency Management Systems.
7. Provide a full range of administrative support to management staff; conduct a variety of organizational studies, investigations, and operational studies; recommend modifications to programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate; prepare departmental policies and procedures; assist in the development of new and revised City ordinances pertaining to the law enforcement services and activities; prepare and present staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
8. Review various police reports including traffic collisions, incidents and investigations for accuracy and completeness.
9. Participate in shift activities as necessary including enforcing local and state laws; may issue citations, make arrests, and transport prisoners.
10. Receive and respond to citizen complaints; conduct investigations, collect evidence and interview suspect and witnesses.
11. Assign criminal cases and investigations to appropriate personnel; monitor progress and ensure proper follow up procedures are adhered to.
12. Participate in special assignments including coordinating and providing in-service training, instructing field training officers, serving as terrorism liaison officer, supervising the explorer program, overseeing the canine program, serving as rangemaster and supervising traffic, reserve and special emergency response teams.
13. Study and analyze crime trends and statistics for the development of action plans within area of assignment.
14. Coordinate vehicle maintenance on police vehicles and equipment; maintain weapons records including repair activities.
15. Prepare budget recommendations for the acquisition of new equipment and departmental training needs.
16. Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement.
17. Serve as liaison for the Police Department with other City departments, divisions and outside agencies; negotiate and resolve sensitive and controversial issues.
18. Respond to and resolve difficult and sensitive citizen inquiries and complaints.
19. Perform related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

Operations, services and activities of a law enforcement program.

Principles of supervision, training and performance evaluation.

Principles and practices of program development, administration, and evaluation.

Principles and practices of budget preparation.

Principles of police report preparation.

Methods and techniques used in interviewing witnesses, victims, or suspects.

Investigative techniques, procedures, and sources of information.

Principles and practices of public relations.

Techniques and applications of self defense and proper use of force.

Principles and practices used in the identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence.

Modern and complex principles and practices of law enforcement, patrol and criminal investigations.

Recent crime statistics and their effect on law enforcement activities.

Care, maintenance and operations of firearms and other police equipment.

Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.

Geography of the local area.

Pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations.

Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment.

Ability to:

Supervise, organize and review the work of lower level staff.

Supervise, train and evaluate staff.

Conduct various criminal investigations and patrol activities.

Review police reports for accuracy and completeness.

Supervise special teams and activities and departmental training.

Interpret and explain City policies and procedures.

Care for specialized investigative equipment and firearms.

Effectively use and qualify with law enforcement tools and weapons including firearms, batons, defensive tactics, and other safety equipment.

Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars.

Interpret, analyze and draw accurate conclusions from evidence.

Think clearly and behave tactfully in emergency situations.

Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents and places.

Control violent people and affect arrests.

Prepare clear and concise reports.

Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public.

Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and Training Guidelines

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience:

Three years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience including one year of lead responsibility.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade supplemented by course work in police science, criminal justice or a related field.

License or Certificate:

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver's license.

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a P.O.S.T. Supervisory certificate.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Environmental Conditions:

Reactive emergency, natural or man-made disaster, and routine peace keeping environments with travel from site to site; the employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions; occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electrical shock, risk of radiation, and vibration; exposed to potentially hostile environments; extensive public contact; the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate; however, the noise level is occasionally very loud due to sirens, firearm training, etc.; incumbents required to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends.

Physical Conditions:

Primary functions require sufficient physical ability to work in a law enforcement setting; an office setting; restrain or subdue individuals; walk, stand, sit, or run for prolonged periods of time; occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; occasionally climb and balance; regularly push, pull, lift, and/or carry light to moderate weights; frequently lift and/or move moderate to heavy weights; occasionally lift and/or move heavy weights; operate office equipment including use of computer keyboard; requires a sense of touch, finger dexterity, and gripping with hands and fingers; ability to speak and hear to exchange information; ability to operate a vehicle to travel to various locations; ability to operate and use specialized law enforcement tools and equipment including guns and handcuffs; and to verbally communicate to exchange information.