Patrol Sergeant

The purpose of this position is to be responsible for the proper performance of police duty from patrol officers. The Sergeant is charged with ensuring compliance with Department’s General Orders, Directives and regulations. The Sergeant is the third level of supervision of the Morristown Police Department. The Sergeants’ responsibilities range from field supervisor to the acting Chief/Officer in Charge (OIC).

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

Duties and essential functions, activities and qualifications as described in the Police Sergeant Job Description.

• Performs the duties of a Sergeant, including serving as Acting Chief / OIC, in the absence of the Chief of Police.
• Each Sergeant is accountable for the administration of Department policies and procedures and the proper execution of orders. A Sergeant supervises such actions by personal presence, by instructions given and by delegation of authority. However, lack of personal presence does not relieve the Sergeant of supervisory responsibilities.
• Ensure that all subordinates perform their duties completely and promptly and that they comply with Town policies and procedures and Department General Orders, Directives and regulations.
• Is responsible for the smooth, efficient operation of routine duties and special assignments.
• Assists all department personnel regardless of rank, assignment and tenure in the achievement of the department’s goals and responsibilities.
• Coordinates the interrelations between the Police Department and Town Departments and between this Police Department and other agencies.
• Receives and investigates personnel complaints. Conducts internal affairs investigations assigned by the Police Chief.
• Prepares clear and definitive correspondence and reports.
• Assists with the review and/or approval of reports and paperwork.
• Conducts shift briefings, which includes the conveying of information, roll call training, equipment and vehicle inspections and the delegation of assignments.
• Assumes command of criminal investigations and crime scenes until relieved by the department’s detective.
• Assists in the training of probationary employees.
• Represents the Department at official functions and community events
• The Sergeant may be called on his/her day off or after hours to answer questions and to give supervisory advice.
• Prioritizes cases, conducts internal investigations and criminal investigations, and recommends evidence handling procedures.
• Assigns personnel to tasks and details as needed.
• Supervises, instructs, counsels, assists police officers and part-time employees in the performance of their duties.
• Completes and maintains all required reports and records for activities; reviews the reports of subordinates; confers with colleagues concerning previous incidents or conditions requiring continued attention; prepares and approves press releases and meets with the media at crime and accident scenes.
• Facilitates understanding and accomplishment of department goals.
• Makes budgetary recommendations to the Chief of Police.
• Assumes command of serious crimes or motor vehicles accidents, as deemed necessary during assigned tour of duty.
• Participates in recruitment and selection process.
• Conducts performance appraisals of subordinates, to include coaching and counseling during the rating period.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned by the Chief of Police.

These functions are in addition to the regular assigned duties as a police officer. The position of Sergeant will not preclude a Police Officer from handling regularly assigned calls for service.

Five (5) years of law enforcement experience.

Must have thorough knowledge of the rules and regulations of the department; thorough knowledge of approved principles, practices and procedures of police work; thorough knowledge of pertinent state laws, municipal ordinances and court decisions; thorough knowledge of the geography of the municipality and…