Police Sergeant

Essential Duties

• Supervise and observe the day‑to‑day activities of Police Officers on an assigned shift; provide proper scheduling and work assignments to assure adequate coverage.
• Assist assigned staff in the analysis and interpretation of crime‑scene data, make recommendations, respond to major calls, assure proper crime‑scene processing, and assume command at crime scenes, making decisions regarding notifications, resources, and protection of lives.
• Work with other agencies and departments at crime scenes.
• Provide expertise to the department and others regarding specialized areas of police work; develop and implement programs and procedures to achieve assigned objectives.
• Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff, including police officers and others; provide training, direction, and assistance in law‑enforcement tactics and equipment/weapons use; resolve employee complaints and concerns.
• Assign and review the work of assigned staff; review daily case reports; monitor assigned cases for progress and disposition; keep supervisors informed of major investigations and unit activities.
• Drive a patrol vehicle in an assigned area, observing for conditions or activities that may pose potential or actual harm to persons or property, disrupt public order, or violate the law.
• Enforce State, County and City laws and ordinances; assure compliance with departmental policies and orders from superior officers.
• Conduct briefing sessions at the start of patrol shifts and de‑briefing sessions at the end to convey pertinent information such as anticipated law violators, suspects at large, and arrests made.
• Communicate with other law‑enforcement agencies to coordinate efforts and exchange information regarding crimes of mutual interest.
• Oversee the school resource officer program; contact and follow‑up with officers, the school district, staff, students and citizens; evaluate and improve the program; visit school sites as appropriate.
• Oversee assigned programs and activities including block watch, crime prevention, motel and gambling enforcement, missing persons, fingerprinting, and others as assigned.
• Prepare a variety of records and reports related to unit activities, equipment, training, work schedules and attendance; review subordinates’ reports for completeness and accuracy.
• Apply, obtain and serve search warrants and subpoenas according to established procedures.
• Utilize and maintain specialized equipment such as firearms, police vehicles, radios, baton, handcuffs, flares, breath‑testing equipment, etc.; maintain proficiency in driving and firearms; operate a computer as assigned.
• Oversee the assigned budget; locate, research, apply for and monitor grants as assigned.
• Remain on call to respond to scenes, questions or major events.
• Serve as Chief of Police in the absence of the Chief on a rotating basis or as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Principles and practices of supervision and training.
• Principles, practices and procedures used in police work.
• State, County and City laws and ordinances.
• Operations of specialized law‑enforcement tools, equipment and vehicles.
• Police department organization, policies, rules and regulations.
• Modern methods of criminal investigation and identification.
• Rules of search and seizure and laws of arrest.
• Crime‑scene preservation and processing.
• Legal definitions and terminology of major crimes.
• Recent legislation and court decisions affecting police work.
• Requirements for effective prosecution of criminal cases.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Health and safety regulations.
• Technical aspects of the field of specialty.
• Ability to supervise a police detail on an assigned shift.
• Ability to preserve and process crime scenes.
• Ability to prepare narrative and statistical reports and records.
• Ability to supervise and participate in traffic, patrol, investigation and other police activities.
• Maintain current knowledge of the law and modern law‑enforcement techniques.
• Participate in specialized programs and assignments to enhance police protection and community relations.
• Provide expertise to the department and others in an assigned area of specialization.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Read, interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.
• Train, supervise and evaluate personnel.
• Assign and review the work of others.
• Protect the lives, property and constitutional rights of citizens.

Education, Experience & Licenses

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school supplemented by training in police science and five continuous years of increasingly responsible experience as a Police Officer.

• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Valid commission as a Washington State law‑enforcement officer.
• Valid First Aid and CPR certifications.

Working Conditions

Outdoor work environment subject to seasonal heat and cold, temperature changes, or extreme weather conditions. Regular exposure to fumes, dust and odors. Evening or variable hours with emergency call‑outs. Driving a vehicle to conduct work; noise from sirens.

Physical Abilities

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and various police equipment.
• Hearing and speaking to exchange information.
• Reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally.
• Walking and running over rough or uneven surfaces.
• Climbing stairs, fences, hills and other slopes.
• Bending at the waist, stooping, kneeling or crouching.
• Turning/twisting.
• Lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling heavy objects or individuals.
• Physical agility and stamina.
• Sitting for extended periods in the patrol vehicle.
• Exposure to possible fights, confrontations, dissatisfied or abusive individuals.
• Driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions.
• Contact with explosives, guns, blood, body fluids, hazardous materials, fumes and hazards associated with methamphetamine labs.

Union & Salary Information

Union: Police Guild

FLSA Status