Police Sergeant

Supervisor

Supervises the activities of a patrol and/or support services division; responsible for a shift and serves in a troubleshooting, advisory, and supervisor capacity; performs law enforcement duties as required.

Examples Of Duties

Ensures adherence to departmental policies and directives; provides training and evaluation of personnel regarding matters of policy, procedure and conduct, and enforces policy consistent with department and Town processes.

Conducts performance coaching and evaluation; ensures safety of work habits and environment; applies leadership skills of motivation, communication, conflict resolution, employee development, and team building; recommends necessary disciplinary actions.

Supervises the activities of assigned shift personnel; ensures adequate staffing, timely response to incidents; completion of preliminary investigations and case management; enforcement of motor vehicle laws; processing of evidence; completion of reports, adherence to policies and procedures; observes field performance and court testimony, provides feedback and ensures unit goal achievement.

Conducts inspections to ensure subordinate personnel are prepared for duty and maintaining department property in accordance with established policy.

Prepares a variety of records and reports; submits approves leave requests.

Assists with on-the-job training of new employees; recommends training needs of staff.

Provides feedback on equipment and supply needs for the shift.

Performs law enforcement and public safety activities as required.

Maintains currency of employment regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, applicable laws, and legislation.

Promotes and supports the overall mission of the town by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Acts as Watch Commander in the absence of the Patrol Lieutenant.

Typical Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma/GED supplemented by coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Officer level experience in a municipal police department.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Supplemental Information

Required Knowledge:

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Principles and practices of law enforcement operations in an urban area.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles and practices of effective interrogation.
• Criminal investigation principles, practices and techniques.
• Weaponry and associated safety practices.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of police services training and development.
• Applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and codes.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Social, political, economic, environmental and related issues influencing local government functions and activities.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, occasionally when relations may be confrontational or strained.

Required Skills:

• Assisting in the planning, organizing and administering a comprehensive and varied law enforcement support function.
• Cope with adverse situations firmly, courteously and with respect for individual rights.
• Crime scene preservation and collection of evidence.
• Operate vehicle safely and effectively in normal and emergency situations.
• Safe and effective use of firearms, impact weapons and chemical agents.
• Determining and executing proper course of action under emergency conditions.
• Training others in policies and procedures related to the work.
• Developing and implementing goals, objectives, policies, procedures and work standards.
• Developing effective work teams and motivating individuals to meet goals and objectives and provide customer services in the most cost effective and efficient manner.
• Performing professional-level law enforcement duties in a variety of assigned areas.
• Interpreting, applying and explaining applicable laws, codes and regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Preparing clear and concise reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Using initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Using tact, discretion and prudence in working with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with a variety of individuals contacted in the course of the work.