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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW • POSITION DESCRIPTION Position Title: Police Sergeant Department: Police Accountable To: Police Chief/Deputy Chief Status: Union -Non-Exempt PRIMARY OBJECTICE OF POSITON: To direct and supervise patrol activities as assigned in a manner which will ensure an effective and coordinated program of law enforcement and public safety for the community. SUPERVISON RECEIVED Works under the supervision of Police Chief and Deputy Chief. SUPERVISION EXERCISED Exercises supervision of patrol officers. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Works closely with the Police Cluef and Deputy Police Chief to establish work schedules and assignment so that each officer has a clear understanding of duties assigned and level of performance expected. • Recognize opportunities to provide Patrol officers assigned with suggestions which will facilitate an effective program of law enforcement and public service. • Performs street patrol on a regular basis and/or assists other squads in responding to critical emergency situations are required. • Evaluates overall results being achieved in the Department and recommends changes in procedures or policies for approval and implementation by the Chief which will improve results being achieved. • Checks activity reports prepared by off cers assigned to ensure accuracy, completeness and clarity in reporting, follows through to obtain additional or correct information as circumstances dictate. • Ensures an effective program or preventative maintenance on all squad cars and related police equipment to ensure proper working condition at all times. • Review established department policies and regulations with all assigned personnel to ensure a complete understanding and compliance with such regulations. • Conducts daily briefing with officers to discuss patrol assignments, traffic enforcement assignments, and training topics as necessary. • Confers with the Chief on a regular basis to determine changes in work assignments or activities which must be past along to the night shift. • Conducts interrogation of suspects and witnesses as part of overall patrol activities. • Ensures all reports written by assigned personnel are prepared according to established department regulations and follows through to correct discrepancies which may occur in the reporting process. • Answers citizen's complaints and inquiries related to non-criminal activities and follows • through to resolve such matters to the satisfaction of all parties concerned.