Police Detective Sergeant

Boiling Spring Lakes, NC
Boiling Springs Lakes Police Department

Salary: $54,000-$58,000

Position Summary:

Supervises and participates in specialized law enforcement work involving investigation and solution of crimes and the apprehension, and prosecution of persons suspected of committing crimes.

Essential Functions:

  • Supervises and participates in criminal investigations work.
  • Determines assignments and appropriate response to the variety of calls which may be forwarded; provides technical advice on how to respond in certain situations; and ensures proper approach on sensitive work assignments; backs up officers.
  • Supervises and participates initial and follow-up investigations of criminal incidents; interviews persons in connection with criminal incidents including victims, witnesses, and suspects; secures crime scenes, collects, establishes chain of custody, and preserves physical evidence; processes evidence through on-site identification technology and use of state and local laboratories.
  • Provide performance feedback, coaching and evaluation for assigned staff.
  • Prepares and reviews written reports of investigative activities; arrests offenders; testifies in court regarding investigative activities.
  • Establishes effective contacts with the public, informants, coworkers, district attorney staff, and other law enforcement departments to gain information related to criminal activities; conducts surveillance and develops leads.
  • Conducts surveillance and cooperates with other law enforcement agencies to investigate, locate, apprehend, and arrest offenders.
  • Participates in special narcotics investigations, surveillance, and related programs and activities; may be assigned to special narcotics units or task forces.
  • When not conducting investigations, the employee participates in the regular patrol and other operations of the department.

Requirements:

  • Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of standing kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, climbing, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.
  • Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; 20 pounds frequently and 10 pounds constantly.
  • Must possess the visual acuity to operate a patrol vehicle and distinguish detail and differences when observing people, places and things on patrol.
  • Completion of a two-year degree in Criminal Justice or related field and considerable experience in law enforcement including at least 40 hours of supervisory training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • A minimum of 5 years of law enforcement experience. A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a supervisor leading subordinates through the course of their duties to include: Supervision, evaluations, training and guidance to subordinate personnel in the law enforcement profession.
  • Certification by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Council as a law enforcement officer.
  • Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license.
  • Other certifications as required by the department.