Police Sergeant

Hayden, CO
Town of Hayden Police Department

Salary: $38.23 to $48.80 per hour

Position Summary:

Sergeants are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the day-to-day operations with the knowledge and capability to perform all the essential functions of a police officer. They provide leadership regarding the appropriate course of action in routine, urgent, emergency, and adverse situations; promote and facilitate the tenants of community policing; and ensure compliance concerning policies, procedures, regulations, laws, and ordinances. Sergeants provide direct supervision, guidance, and mentorship to the sworn and civilian personnel under their authority.

Essential Functions:

  • Same as Police Officer
  • Direct personnel and prioritize activities in accordance with departmental objectives for the control and management of crime, disorder, traffic, and community policing efforts.
  • Manage day-to-day operations to promote efficiency while mitigating liability. Identify and proactively address operational deficiencies in collaboration with others.
  • Oversee operations in the field; assume Incident Command when warranted; evaluate situations, coordinate resources, provide direction, and make operational decisions.
  • Supervise assigned personnel, determine workload and assignments, and provide meaningful, timely feedback as well as guidance and instruction.
  • Provide interpretation of the enforcement of laws, statutes, and codes.
  • Review and approve subordinate work as required.
  • Mentor, coach, and develop employees; identify, secure, and/or provide training as needed; evaluate performance and document accordingly; prepare performance agreements and improvement plans. Correct
    inappropriate behavior, conduct, or performance within the context of progressive discipline and applicable Town/Department rules and regulations.
  • Coordinate and facilitate problem-solving and enforcement efforts as they relate to public safety, crime, traffic safety and mitigation, and quality of life issues by working with the community to establish and facilitate
    partnerships, proactive outreach, and issue resolution.
  • Respond to and serve as needed (Incident Command, Operations, Logistics, etc.) on active or emergency incidents, large-scale operations, preplanned events, or major case investigations.
  • Foster safe work practices and direct subordinates to minimize risk and promote safety. Account for the care and maintenance of equipment and facilities.
  • Resolve conflict and reach consensus within diverse groups working toward common goals.
  • Disseminate information and update superiors on important conditions at the operational level.
  • Address citizen complaints and concerns in a timely, professional manner. Document and report complaints as required.
  • Participate in, coordinate, and present law enforcement training and proactive prevention programs. Participate in meetings and assist with recruiting and selection activities. Prepare and make oral presentations
    related to public safety issues to community and school groups.
  • Represent the Department at various functions and meetings with outside agencies and other Town Departments.
  • Act as the Department head, when assigned, during the absence of the Chief of Police.

Requirements:

  • High school graduate or GED.
  • Five years of sworn law enforcement experience, two years at the rank of Corporal, or a combination of education, training, and experience. Time served as a recruit police officer during the police academy, and field training program does not count toward the five-year minimum.
  • United States citizen or legal authorization to work in the United States.
  • No disqualifying incidents as outlined by the Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training and applicable Colorado law.