Police Sergeant

Salary: $74,168 – $94,659 Annually

Position Summary:

Under the direction of a commanding officer, the Sergeant is assigned primary responsibility as a working, first line supervisor, in addition to general law enforcement and specialized work assignments performed by Police Officers and Corporals. Work assignments require the use of independent judgment and the ability to provide leadership to others. We are committed to empowerment, advanced training, and employee development.

Essential Functions:

• Participates in traffic enforcement and control.
• Supervises and participates in the work of a group of police officers assigned to various duties.
• Performs the full range of field and office work in connection with patrol, traffic, investigative, and training programs and assists in the preparation of cases.
• Follows up on non-routine calls and assists and instructs officers in the handling of non-routine cases.
• Conducts roll call and give special orders, instructions, and training for the shift.
• Supervises and participates in traffic and criminal investigation duties.
• Supervises and participates in investigation of cases involving juveniles.
• Supervises and participates in the booking, finger printing, searching, custody, care, and welfare of prisoners.
• Supervises and/or participates in staff administrative functions as assigned.
• Assists in coordinating and participating in training courses relating to the work of the department.
• Receives and review reports of officers.
• Prepares performance evaluations, administers discipline and employee development.
• Recommends commendation and discipline of assigned staff.
• Prepares activity reports and reports on cases investigated.
• Operates City vehicles and serves as watch commander and relieves superior officer in his/her absence as assigned.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED equivalent.
• An associate’s degree (preferred) from an accredited college or university with major coursework in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, psychology, public or business administration, or a closely related field. A bachelor’s degree is (desirable). AND
• A minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer.
• Successful completion of a P.O.S.T. Certified Basic Police Academy within the last three (3) years or possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Basic, or higher, Certificate.
• Possession of a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record at the time of appointment.