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Moillvns ViEw JOB DESCRIPTION Job Title: Police Sergeant Grade: None Assigned. Supervisor Title: Deputy Chief Department: Police FLSA Status: Non-exempt LELS 232 Date Reviewed: 02/20/2024 Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience: ➢ Two (2) year community college degree or vocational school training in police sciences, police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, public administration, or related field. ➢ Completion of the basic law enforcement training academy or equivalent. ➢ Five (5) years of experience as a fully commissioned police officer. Nature of Work: This position is responsible for directing and supervising patrol activities as assigned in a manner which will ensure an effective and coordinated program of law enforcement and public safety for the community. Communicates with: Internally —Department supervisors, department directors, public safety staff. Externally — General public, Law Enforcement Labor Service, County staff. Supervision: Exercises supervision of patrol officers. Essential Work Functions: • Works closely with the Police Chief 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 reports prepared by officers 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 always ensure proper working condition. • 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 passed along to the night shift. • Conducts interrogation of suspects and witnesses. • 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.