Patrol Sergeant

Position Summary:

Performs supervisory law enforcement work in directing the activities of assigned employees on a patrol shift within the Police Department.

Essential Functions:

• Directs and supervises all activities on a shift within the Patrol Division; coaches officers and assures compliance with departmental rules and regulations; serves as or oversees field training of officers; mentors employees and gives feedback on work; provides input into performance
  evaluations.
• Supervises activities associated with the initial criminal investigations which occur on a shift; determines assignments and determines the appropriate response to the variety of calls which may be forwarded; provides technical advice on how to respond in certain situations; ensures proper approach on sensitive work assignments; reviews all reports and records; ensures efficiency and effectiveness of patrol activities.
• Participates in patrol functions including responding to calls; provides backup to more serious calls; serves papers; makes arrest; identifies, collects, and preserves physical evidence; and prepares written reports of patrol activities; patrols beach and strand.
• Cooperates with local citizens, members of other local, state, and federal law enforcement and investigative agencies in the identification, location, apprehension, and arrest of offenders and in the investigation of criminal activities.
• Prepares related paperwork related to case and shift management; prepares documents for district attorney and presentations to court.
• Conducts business checks and crime prevention activities; speaks to students and civic groups promoting crime prevention.

Requirements:

• Considerable experience as a law enforcement officer including some experience in supervision; graduation from high school supplemented by training in a variety of law enforcement specialties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license and certification from the State of NC as a law enforcement officer; completion of first line supervisory course within timeframes specified by the Town.
• Certifications in required areas such as DCI, firearms usage, breathalyzer and radar operations.