Police Sergeant - Internal Recruitment

About the role

The Police Sergeant position requires a combination of education, experience, and certifications. The ideal candidate is a seasoned law enforcement professional with excellent communication and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, assign, and review the work of sworn and professional staff in all phases of law enforcement including patrol, investigations, traffic control, community oriented policing, and crime prevention programs.
• Oversee and participate in all work activities.
• Cookout and coordinate activities with other agencies or departments.
• Perform a variety of administrative and technical tasks.
• Work shift work as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Possess an AA Degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution or possess a California P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate. A Bachelor's degree is desirable.
• Experience: Three (3) years of full-time California law enforcement experience comparable to that of a police officer in the City of Morro Bay. Or any combination of education, training, and/or work experience to demonstrate knowledge, skills, and abilities to meet the above minimum requirements.
• Licenses: Possession of a valid and appropriate California Driver License. Must possess and maintain a satisfactory driving record and be insurable to operate City vehicles.
• Training: Successful completion of the Peace Officers Standards and Training Commission's Supervisory Training course, or completion with 12 months following appointment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Contemporary police science principles, methods, practices, and techniques; practices and principles of community based policing; pertinent Federal, State, and local laws and ordinances; departmental policies; functions and objectives of Federal, State, and other local law enforcement agencies; principles and practices of effective administration, budget, accounting, information technology, management, supervision, evaluation, and training; and principles and practices of exemplary customer service.
• Ability: Effectively supervise subordinate staff; oversee and evaluate the work of assigned personnel; analyze complex police problems; take a proactive approach to problem solving; properly interpret and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and policies; effectively perform the position's required duties and responsibilities; communicate effectively in both oral and written form; establish and maintain effective working relationships; collaborate with a variety of diverse interest groups in reaching a consensus for the betterment of the community; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community; and lead accountability processes that measure organizational goals and objectives.

Benefits

The Police Sergeant position offers an annual salary range of $120,682 to $154,024 plus incentives and an excellent benefits package.

Pay

The Police Sergeant position offers an annual salary range of $120,682 to $154,024.

Schedule

The Police Sergeant position requires working shift work as assigned.

Application Process

To apply, visit www.morrobayca.gov/832/Employment-Opportunities. Resumes must include dates of employment and reasons for leaving each position, and a compelling cover letter is strongly encouraged.

Selection Process

A completed City application must be on file with the Police Department to be considered. The selection process will consist of application screening in relation to position criteria, written exercise, oral board interview(s), and finalist interviews.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Morro Bay is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. It is the City's policy to ensure equal employment opportunity for all persons seeking employment or promotion.