Patrol Sergeant

Patrol Sergeant

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is looking for an experienced Law Enforcement Officer, with a P.O.S.T. certification, five (5) years of Law Enforcement Experience and three (3) years of applicable supervisor experience, who embodies strong communication skills, a commitment to mentoring and facilitating professional growth within the agency.

Supervises staff and coordinates Deputy activities to protect life and property and manage conflict through the enforcement of applicable State laws and County ordinances; control traffic flow, perform investigative work, and participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention, community problem-solving, and enforcement programs; work with the community to resolve conflicts, problems, and mutual concerns; perform a variety of technical and administrative tasks in support of the LCSO.

Requires completion of a Colorado State Sanctioned Training Academy training program of Colorado State P.O.S.T. equivalency exam or the ability to obtain a State-lateral P.O.S.T. certification, and the Office's Field Training and Evaluation Program.

This classification is the supervisory level within the Sheriff's Office that exercises independent judgment on diverse and specialized law enforcement operations with significant accountability and ongoing decision-making responsibilities associated with the work.

Incumbents are responsible for planning, organizing, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating the work of assigned staff, for performing the more difficult peace officer activities and for providing sworn staff support to assigned management staff in a variety of areas.

Lake County is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Assistance or accommodation during the application process due to a disability is available upon request.

Appl icants must be authorized to lawfully work for any employer in the United States. Lake County is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.