Job Title: Police Sergeant

SUMMARY:

Supervises a shift or unit and directs a group of officers and/or support staff; participates in a wide variety of peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances, and crime prevention and investigation; direct and perform specified staff assignments.

General supervision is provided by the Police Lieutenant. Responsibilities include the direct supervision of officers and/or support staff.

This classification represents the second level of supervision in the law enforcement series and is responsible for directing the work of sworn personnel and support staff assigned to a shift or unit. Incumbents also perform complex investigations and case documentation assignments. This classification is distinguished from the Police Lieutenant classification, which has management responsibility for the direction of a watch, section, shift or unit.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The duties described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential job functions. Additional duties may be performed as required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties.

Plans, organizes, assigns, directs, and reviews work and activities of subordinate personnel during an assigned shift; supervises police response to a variety of law enforcement situations and provides guidance and direction to subordinate personnel.
Supervises and coordinates crime scene activities, ensures crowd control and the protection of evidence; coordinates investigations and assists subordinate personnel.
Appears in court to present evidence and testimony in connection with criminal prosecution and/or civil cases; serves writs, warrants, subpoenas and other legal documents.
Provides information and direction to the public; assists in developing community policing strategies; maintains effective public relations and makes public service appearances.
Provides emergency first aid and/or assistance to injured or incapacitated persons and requests additional emergency medical services as necessary.
Reviews bulletins and assigns cases to subordinate personnel for further investigation; prepares memoranda and records of shift activity; reviews submitted reports for accuracy and completeness.
Prepares performance appraisals of subordinate personnel; counsels employees regarding work performance and documents disciplinary issues; responds to, investigates and resolves citizen complaints regarding police activities.
Directs, instructs, and supervises subordinate personnel in training; conducts in-service and/or briefing training; mentors subordinate personnel in career development.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

Modern police methods and procedures.
Statutory and case laws and ordinances related to evidence, search and seizure.
City and Department policies and procedures.
Community Oriented Policing and Problem-Solving.
Information technology, personal computers and related software applications.
Principles of supervision, training, employee appraisal, discipline and development.