Police Sergeant

Salary: $6,695 – $8,545 PER MONTH

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance and administration of police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities. Exercises general supervision over police officers and other staff as assigned.

Essential Functions:

• Supervises police officers and other assigned staff in their duties;
• Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of shift changes;
• Performs administrative duties when serving as Acting Chief when necessary;
• Reviews a variety of police related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others;
• Evaluates officers’ arrests based on circumstances and evidence to determine whether subject will be detained or placed in jail;
• Makes day-to-day police assignments as required by the needs of the service;
• Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation;
• Develops new approaches to investigate problems; advises supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses;
• Maintains contact with all police personnel to coordinate investigation activities,
• Provides mutual assistance during emergency situations and provides general information about Department activities;
• Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police activities, as assigned;
• Conducts performance evaluation and planning sessions for assigned personnel;
• Counsels assigned personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters;
• Personally participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits.

Requirements:

• Must possess a valid California Driver’s License without record of suspension or revocation in any state.
• California Peace Officer Standards and Training certification.
• Must possess P.O.S.T. Basic and Intermediate certificates.
• Any combination of education, experience, and training which would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
• Equivalent to graduation from the twelfth grade and completion of the P.O.S.T. Basic Academy and a minimum of three years work experience as a fully commissioned Police Officer.
• An AA degree or 60 semester college units from an accredited college or university and possession of a P.O.S.T. Intermediate degree is desirable.