Police Sergeant

Steilacoom, WA
Steilacoom Police Department

Position Summary:

Plans, organizes, directs, supervises, coordinates and performs police, and emergency functions related to crime prevention, public education, and training. Manages and directs activities on assigned shift, at incident scene, or on special assignment.

Essential Functions:

  • Serves as team shift leader and is responsible for full shift operations. Manages personnel, programs, and projects as assigned by the Chief.
  • Responds to police/emergency calls. Performs necessary duties at the scene and assumes command when required.
  • Maintains own vehicle/equipment and ensures officers provide for proper maintenance of facilities/equipment. Inspects, (supervises the inspection of) maintains/operates assigned vehicles/equipment; supervises and reports deficiencies to the Chief.
  • Maintains readiness through training. Actively participates in, supervises, and conducts training.
  • Submits completed training outlines to the Chief for approval.
  • Provides guidance, supervision, and assistance to department line officers in performance of assigned duties.
  • Advises/assists assigned officers in interpretation/application of laws/ordinances/department policies.
  • Supervises training of new officers on a day-to-day basis and evaluates their progress.
  • During assigned shift, participates in and supervises crime prevention activities to include business/house checks/patrol.
  • Participates in and supervises initial/follow-up investigations and compiles associated reports.
  • Conducts performance evaluations on assigned personnel.
  • During assigned shift, participates in traffic enforcement programs to include parking, speeding, and accident prevention.
  • Maintains communication with town departments and relevant community agencies to ensure accurate flow of information related to day-to-day activities.
  • Assists the Chief in writing/updating procedures, policies, and regulations.
  • Works within assigned projects. Coordinates/maintains vehicle/equipment service schedules, coordinates training schedules, may serve as a member of the safety committee, or may serve as the State ACCESS Terminal Agency Coordinator (TAC).
  • Handles citizen complaints and internal investigations.
  • May recommend discipline/coaching/counseling/corrective action and implement as authorized by the Chief.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma / GED equivalent.
  • Minimum of five (5) years cumulative experience as a commissioned law enforcement officer in a city, county, or state police agency.
  • Successful completion of and certification from the Washington Basic Law Enforcement Academy (or equivalency academy).