Police Sergeant

• Job Overview

An employee in this position serves as the supervisor during an assigned shift in the patrol division. As a supervisor, the employee supervises shift personnel, monitors work, reviews reports, and backs up officers on calls. Non-supervisory duties include patrolling the city during an assigned shift in a police car or on foot, preventing, detecting, and investigating disturbances and crime; performing traffic control work; apprehending suspects, and executing related assignments. Work involves frequent public contact, which requires tact, firmness, and decisiveness. Work is performed in accordance with departmental policies, and state, and federal laws; supplemented with specific directions from superior officers.

• Duties

Reviews records and reports completed by departmental personnel for accuracy, completeness, and trends in crimes or other community and departmental activities; compiles a wide variety of statistics and information and completes reports and records for submission to local, state, and federal agencies.

• Patrols streets in a police car or on foot; checks doors and windows; examines premises of unoccupied residences or buildings; detects unusual conditions.
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior, completes calls by determining the true nature of the situation, and takes whatever legal or persuasive action is warranted
• Supervises personnel, including shift assignments, shift strength, equipment availability, use and maintenance, records maintenance, and various administrative duties and responsibilities.
• Makes periodic inspections of police operations to determine that such operations are operating effectively and efficiently.
• Supervises and participates in training members of the police force in police procedures, duties, and proper use of equipment.

Experience

• Ability to exercise knowledge gained through training and experience. Ability to apply good judgment during emergency situations. Ability to prepare clear and concise reports.

· Ability to deal courteously, tactfully, and firmly with the general public.

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with city employees, citizens, and law enforcement agencies.

· Ability to act with sound judgment in routine and emergency situations.

· Ability to present effective court testimony and make public presentations.

· Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

· The necessary skills to effectively contribute to the accomplishment of city goals, department objectives, and activities.

5 years police experience in various phases of police work, including experience as a police officer or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $57,258.00 - $71,572.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person