Police Sergeant

Oberlin, OH
Oberlin Police Department

Salary: $43.88 – $45.04 Hourly

Position Summary:

The Police Sergeant shall function with a moderate degree of independence and utilize sound professional judgment, demonstrate planning and organizational skills, and establish priorities, programs and acceptable performance levels for his/her functional area. The Police Sergeant shall be committed to the mission, vision and values of the department and the City, and shall demonstrate ethical conduct, community stewardship, individual initiative and responsive service. The Police Sergeant shall demonstrate effective planning, management and technical skills through communication and collaboration, use of team resources, progressive decision-making, personal accountability and responsibility. Supervisors will be evaluated on the consistency, quality and timeliness of the performance reviews for which they are responsible.

Essential Functions:

  • Instruct, assign and supervise subordinates and inspect their equipment and appearances.*
  • Assign officers to patrol specific areas and monitor their performance of assigned duties.*
  • Give advice and assistance when necessary .
  • Answer all emergency calls and supervise officers at the scene.*
  • Maintain records, prepare and submit reports of activities on assigned shift.*
  • Supervise and conduct training of subordinates in police duties and responsibilities.*
  • Perform evaluations and give counsel for optimum performance.*
  • Supervise detention and disposition of prisoners received by the Police Department and for those brought in by other law agencies using the Oberlin facility.
  • Supervise and direct maintenance of operational equipment needed for daily operations .
  • Plan, prioritize, assign, supervise and review the work of staff responsible for providing law enforcement, crime prevention and administrative services within the Police Department in a variety of police activities and operations.*
  • Participate in the selection of staff; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies; recommend and implement discipline procedures; conduct performance appraisals as assigned; conduct squad meetings as assigned.
  • Recommend and assist in the implementation of goals and objectives; establish schedules and methods for providing administrative, law enforcement and crime prevention services; implement policies and procedures.
  • Review and approve arrests made by patrol officers.*
  • Receive and record complaints and commendations about departmental personnel by citizens.*
  • Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of law enforcement; participate on department boards and committees.
  • May supervise activities and programs for personnel training; maintain employee training records monitor and conduct classes; evaluate and revise lesson plans; review personnel progress in programs.
  • Participate in the preparation of and administration of the department budget; submit budget recommendations; monitor expenditures. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

  • Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must pass civil service test.
  • Must have special training in police practices/skills and a minimum of 12 months non-probationary experience as a patrol officer.
  • Must have the ability to act quickly and calmly in emergencies.
  • Must have knowledge of law enforcement rules and regulations (i.e., City ordinances as related to arrest and evidence, police practices and techniques, geography of the City and roads, principles of crime and accident investigation, techniques of interrogation, identification and preservation of evidence, etc.).
  • Must have good supervisory ability and be able to write and speak clearly and effectively.