Sergeant

General Definition of Work
Performs difficult protective service work supervising activities of an organizational unit of the Police Department or an assigned shift; participating in and assisting with accident and criminal investigations; and instructing and directing the work of subordinate officers. Work is performed under the general direction of the Major/Assistant Chief. Continuous supervision is exercised over Police Officers and Police Corporals.

Qualification Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Plans, directs, coordinates, supervises the activities and personnel of a division of the Police Department; directs roll calls and inspects officers and equipment; assigns cases for investigation, and advises and assists investigators in handling cases; inspects the work of subordinates by personal observation in the field and through written and oral reports.
• Coordinates training for employees; evaluates subordinate personnel on their performance, attitudes, morale, and leadership abilities; provides counseling and guidance to subordinate personnel on various tactical, operational, administrative, and personnel matters; conducts internal investigations in conjunction with the Office of Professional Responsibility.
• Recommends and drafts policies/procedures for department and evaluates existing policies/procedures; enforces and takes corrective action regarding violations of department policies and procedures.
• Reviews and analyzes work and crime statistics; informs subordinate personnel of new laws, court decisions, department policies, and police problems and issues.
• Implements, coordinates, and supervises special department programs.
• Promotes good relations, cooperation, and exchange of information with various City, County, and State agencies, and other police departments.
• Manages critical events such as hostage/barricade incidents, demonstrations, local emergencies/disasters, high profile visits; serves as Watch Commander on assigned shifts.
• Requisitions supplies and equipment; reviews invoices and purchase orders for correctness and completeness.
• Assists in preparation of the Police Department budget.
• Performs other duties and activities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Thorough knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances, firearms, CPR, law enforcement techniques, computer applications; working knowledge of mathematics; excellent public relations, supervisory, organizational, verbal and written communication skills; ability to operate a patrol vehicle, computer, firearm, radar equipment, and other law enforcement equipment; ability to judge distances, to understand and anticipate problems, to enforce applicable Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances, and to interpret written instructions, maps, manuals, and reports ; ability to testify credibly in a court of law and possess no Brady/Giglio material to impeach or impair credibility; ability to demonstrate leadership, management, and technical skills through effective collaboration, team resources, progressive decision making, and personal responsibility; ability to be committed to the mission, vision, and strategic direction of the City of Bonner Springs. Ability to obey and comply with all City ordinances and policies.

Education and Experience
Associates/Technical degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related field, and considerable experience in law enforcement with supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements
This work requires the frequent exertion of up to 50 pounds of force and occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and lifting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions; work requires close vision, distance vision, ability to adjust focus, depth perception, color perception, night vision and peripheral vision; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work frequently requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and occasionally requires wet, humid conditions (non-weather), working near moving mechanical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to extreme cold (non-weather), exposure to extreme heat (non-weather), working with explosives, exposure to vibration, wearing a self-contained breathing apparatus and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may be required to wear specialized personal protective equipment; work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).

Special Requirements
State Peace Officer's Standards and Training (KPOST) upon hire.
Must meet at minimum the essential functions and qualifications of Corporal and Patrol Officer of the City of Bonner Springs.
Valid driver's license.