Police Sergeant - Part Time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Enforces local, state and federal laws;
• Supervises police officers and other assigned staff; trains personnel in proper work methods; assigns, delegates and reviews work; conducting roll call, training and performing weapons, vehicle and uniform inspections; maintains administrative records and personnel file; hears and resolves minor complaints; counsels subordinates and makes recommendations and/or taking disciplinary action; analyzes, reviews and advises personnel regarding work procedures to ensure compliance with departmental rules and regulations; periodic evaluation of employee performance;
• Trains personnel in proper work methods; assigns, delegates and reviews work; conducting roll call, training and performing weapons, vehicle and uniform inspections; maintains administrative records and personnel file; hears and resolves minor complaints; counsels subordinates and makes recommendations and/or taking disciplinary action; analyzes, reviews and advises personnel regarding work procedures to ensure compliance with departmental rules and regulations; periodic evaluation of employee performance;
• Maintains law and order; protects lives and property by supervising field personnel and participating in duties; patrols assigned geographic zone; receives and responds to calls assigned by EOC via radio and CAD equipment; takes appropriate action; handles stressful situations according to department policy/procedure; provides back-up for calls; maintains traffic control through observation and use of speed detection devices; tests and detains drivers suspected of DUI; responds to major crime scenes; writes incident reports; attends court; transports prisoners; locates defendants and serves criminal warrants; performs other Police Officer duties as necessary;
• Participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits; obtains evidence and compiles information regarding crimes; prepares cases for filing of charges; testifies in court;
• Monitors radio and assists dispatcher; requests assistance from other emergency personnel; notifies shift commander of major incidents, accidents or emergencies; coordinates investigations with other agencies; reviews, approves and evaluates reports; prepares necessary reports concerning shift activities; assists with compilation of crime analysis reports; answers inquiries from public requesting/giving information and handling investigation complaint;
• Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment and development of subordinate police officers;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

JOB SCOPE:

The purpose of this position is to provide supervision of personnel in the protection of life and property, prevention of the commission of crimes and the preservation of peace within the city. The sergeant is exposed to various incident settings and must rely on previous training and experience in the application of procedures and allocation of personnel. Successful performance results in effective law enforcement practices contributing to the safety/well being of the community. Errors in the work can endanger the lives of city residents and personnel and jeopardize property.