Patrol Sergeant

Scappoose, OR
Scappoose Police Department

Salary: $80,500-$108,152/year

Closing Date: October 25, 2024

Position Summary:

As a certified police officer, perform law enforcement and crime prevention work including discovery, investigation, report preparation and proactive policing patrols to enforce federal, state and local laws. Oversee police program areas, which may require additional specialized training.

Essential Functions:

  • May provide training and orientation to volunteers, students and newly assigned personnel on departmental procedures, policies and practices.
  • Review, offer corrections, and guidance on reports created by employees of the police department.
  • Develop employees of the police department through proper counseling, training, mentoring, and other reasonable means in accordance with department policies and procedures to maintain and create a professional work force.
  • Supervise department operational matters, and police department employees. Ensure effective utilization of department operational resources, adequate training, and scheduling. Conduct internal investigations as assigned.
  • Prepare and serve search warrants. Search crime scenes for and secure evidence in accordance with established procedures to ensure proper chain of custody. Prepare, submit and follow-up on crime laboratory requests.
  • Identify, pursue, and arrest suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Provide for public safety by maintaining order, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property, enforcing motor vehicle and criminal laws, and promoting good community relations.
  • Record facts to prepare reports that document incidents and activities.
  • Render aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
  • Review facts of incidents to determine if criminal act or statute violations were involved.
  • Monitor, note, report, and investigate suspicious persons and situations, safety hazards, and unusual or illegal activity in patrol area.
  • Testify in court to present evidence or act as witness in traffic and criminal cases.
  • Relay complaint and emergency-request information to appropriate agency dispatchers.
  • Monitor traffic to ensure motorists observe traffic regulations and exhibit safe driving procedures.
  • Photograph or draw diagrams of crime or accident scenes and interview principals and eyewitnesses.
  • Evaluate complaint and emergency-request information to determine response requirements.
  • Patrol specific area on foot, or motorized conveyance, responding promptly to calls for assistance.
  • Investigate traffic accidents and other accidents to determine causes and to determine if a crime has been committed.
  • Direct traffic flow and reroute traffic in case of emergencies.
  • Issue citations or warnings to violators of motor vehicle ordinances.
  • Inform citizens of community services and recommend options to facilitate longer-term problem resolution.
  • Provide road information to assist motorists.
  • Act as official escorts, such as when leading funeral processions or firefighters.
  • Process prisoners, prepare and maintain records of prisoner bookings, prisoner status during booking and pre-trial process.
  • Inspect public establishments to ensure compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Patrol streets, businesses and residential areas to enforce traffic and criminal laws. Issue warnings or citations for violations. Perform security checks for suspicious persons or vehicles.
  • Respond to calls, including major crimes, civil complaints, thefts, assaults, family disputes, etc., and take appropriate actions. Direct traffic at accident/crime scenes as necessary. Perform CPR/First Aid as necessary.
  • Maintain written records and prepare reports regarding investigations, which are reviewed by supervisor and used for crime prevention, prosecution and office activities.
  • Conduct preliminary case/incident investigations and related follow-up activities; gather and preserve evidence; interview and take statements from victims and witnesses; interview suspects; and, prepare related reports and logs.
  • Maintain effective working relationship between adjacent law enforcement agencies. Provide assistance and back-up as requested. Provide appropriate information to other law enforcement agencies, social service agencies, the media and citizens regarding on-going investigations, department policies, officer safety information, criminal activity, gang documentation, etc.
  • Perform crime prevention activities, which include surveillance patrols and dissemination of information to the public. Participate in public relations programs, which may include speaking to citizen and school groups, and public service efforts.
  • Maintain department issued equipment. Maintain proficiency by attending training and meetings, reading materials, and meeting with others in areas of responsibility. Maintain work areas in a clean and orderly manner.
  • Make arrests; conduct searches; transport and release prisoners.
  • Follow all OSHA and City safety rules and procedures for work areas.

Requirements:

  • Minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • Must have DPSST’s Advanced Police certification at the time of hire or an out of state certificate
    that is equivalent, and be able to obtain a DPSST Supervisory Police certificate by the end of the
    probationary period.
  • Must maintain DPSST certifications after initial DPSST certification.
  • Must have 6 years law enforcement DPSST recognized experience plus additional specialized training in
    police science, law enforcement, criminal justice or related field experience.
  • Any satisfactory combination of experience and training which demonstrates the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the above duties.
  • Must have a valid Oregon driver’s license and maintain a good driving record.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age with no criminal record that would prevent you from obtaining an Oregon DPSST certification and being held to the highest standards of public trust.
  • Must be eligible to work as a Patrol Officer in the state of Oregon.
  • Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
  • Must possess and maintain a valid Oregon driver’s license or have the ability to do so within 30 days of hire.
  • Possess knowledge of basic computing skills.
  • Must be US Citizen at time of hire.