Police Sergeant

Salary: $$99,548.80 to $129,396.80 per year

Position Summary:

The Police Sergeant serves as an all-hazards emergency first responder. The Police Sergeant works in coordination with Village Public Safety Officers and is involved in field patrol, investigations, crime prevention, community relations, emergency medical services, search and rescue, and related services and activities; assumes responsibility for assigned special programs, projects or activities; coordinates activities with other agencies; and performs a variety of administrative and technical tasks relative to assigned area of responsibility.
The Police Sergeant works under the direct supervision of the City Manager. This is considered a mid-level position where work is performed according to established policies, procedures, and/or protocols.
The position involves frequent contact with Village Public Safety Officers, Alaska State Troopers, City employees and the general public. This position must present a professional look and wear Department issued uniform.

Essential Functions:

• Assist and work in coordination with the Village Public Safety Officers assigned to the community.
• Maintains criminal and case records, and property and evidence room.
• Recommend and assist the City Manager in the implementation of goals and objectives; implement approved policies and procedures.
• Establish schedules and methods for providing law enforcement, crime prevention, services; identify resource needs; review needs with the City Manager; allocate resources accordingly.
• Participate in the selection of Village Public Safety Officers.
• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement and crime prevention.
• Respond to citizen complaints and inquiries in a tactful manner.
• Perform all duties of a Police Officer.
• Responds to and provides emergency medical services.
• Prepare, process, and maintain a variety of written reports and records pertaining to assigned activities including daily activity reports.
• Develop and maintain service data and prepare for analysis and reporting to the City Manager and City Council.
• Conduct a continuing review of assigned activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services.
• Interpret, convey, and ensure implementation of Department policies, procedures, and methods; ensure that personnel have clear guidelines of authority and responsibility.
• Respond to major crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies; assume initial command; establish field command posts and implement the Incident Command System; may act as incident commander until such time as a higher-ranking person assumes command.

Requirements:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age
• Must hold a valid Alaska driver’s license or have the ability to acquire one within 30 days of hire.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• Must have 5 years of experience working as a sworn Police Officer, including two years of supervisory responsibility.

Preferred Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in criminal justice or related field.
2. Experience in rural Alaska, off the road system.
3. Forensic Interview Certificate