Police Sergeant

This is for the position of Training Sergeant.

Purpose of Classification:

The Police Sergeant serves as a first-line supervisor within the Fountain Inn Police Department, overseeing personnel and operations to ensure the enforcement of laws, departmental policies, and procedures. Sergeants provide leadership, training, and direction to assigned staff and are responsible for effective service delivery in patrol, investigations, training, or administrative functions, depending on assignment.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff; develops schedules; reviews timesheets; addresses employee concerns; administers discipline as needed. Assists with or completes performance appraisals; sets goals and objectives for staff; provides coaching, mentoring, and training. Assigns and prioritizes work; ensures resources are available; inspects work for compliance; provides progress reports to command staff..

Responds to calls for service; supervises and participates in enforcing traffic and criminal laws. Conducts and reviews preliminary investigations; apprehends suspects; processes arrests; testifies in court. Provides assistance to officers, other agencies, and the public during emergencies, disasters, and special events..

Maintains positive relations with community groups and residents; promotes neighborhood watch and public safety initiatives. Attends meetings, makes presentations, and fosters trust between the police department and the public. Plans, implements, and participates in various school and community outreach events: plans camps, fundraisers, and other events; identifies and recruits sponsors and participants.

Operates police vehicles, firearms, and law enforcement equipment safely and effectively. Prepares and reviews reports, forms, correspondence, and statistical data. Ensures compliance with departmental safety procedures. Maintains certifications and participates in ongoing training.

Regular Attendance:
Consistent and reliable in-person attendance to ensure effective teamwork, collaboration, and communication with colleagues, clients, and community members. This includes but is not limited to attending scheduled meetings, participating in on-site or off-site events, and being available during standard work hours. The City will attempt to accommodate any reasonable adjustments as outlined by the ADA

Supervise patrol operations and ensure adequate coverage of assigned areas. Monitor and review incident and accident reports. Respond to major calls, crime scenes, and traffic incidents to provide leadership and direction. Develop supervisory skills of subordinate corporals/officers. Coordinate and supervise enforcement of traffic safety and crime prevention initiatives.

Supervise investigative personnel and operations within the Criminal Investigations Team. Assign and review investigative caseloads; ensure timely preparation of cases for prosecution. Oversees and investigates major crimes (e.g., homicide, robbery, narcotics, child abuse). Approve reports, review evidence, and maintain the chain of custody. Coordinate with prosecutors, testify in court, and assist in case strategy decisions. Conducts surveillance, serves search warrants, and manages undercover operations as needed.

Serves as Accreditation Manager, ensuring compliance with SCLEA standards and maintaining required documentation.…