Uniform Patrol Sergeant- Internal

Job Duties

Provides general law enforcement work to protect lives, property, and rights of the public.

• Answers complaint calls and patrols in an official vehicle, motorcycle, or on foot to deter crime or apprehend violators or suspects.
• Secures crime scenes and enforces all traffic and safety laws.
• Approves completed reports, probable cause, and warrants of subordinate personnel.
• Arranges work schedule as necessary to cover shifts of absent personnel.
• Assists subordinate personnel by recommending appropriate actions, methods, or procedures to be used.
• Performs inspections of equipment and uniforms.
• Conducts patrols of residential neighborhoods, businesses, and schools in a vehicle, motorcycle, or on foot to reduce and deter crime activity.
• Provides traffic control, investigates traffic accidents, and writes citations.
• Investigates citizen complaints by interviewing complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Investigates and secures crime scenes.
• Gathers evidence necessary to substantiate charges.
• Writes detailed reports regarding complaints, evidence, and other investigative information.
• Participates in community events and interacts with the public.
• Makes lawful and legal arrests of those who violate the law.
• Appears as a witness in court as necessary.
• Performs first aid/CPR as necessary.
• Enforces speed limit with use of radar gun.
• Performs desk duty at the Substation when necessary.
• Answers questions from the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years continuous service in Criminal Operations, 18 months of that service in Uniform Patrol.
• Served as a Corporal in Criminal Operations or as an FTO for 12 months.
• Prior supervisory service in criminal operations at another agency may be considered.
• For FTO service to be counted, candidate must currently be active within the FTO program. A letter from the FTO coordinator must be submitted with packet.
• No disciplinary suspensions in the last (6) six months; all other disciplinary or corrective actions will be reviewed by the committee.
• Basic Law Enforcement P.O.S.T Certification
• Good communication, public relations, and problem-solving skills.