What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Sergeant position at City of Elizabeth City, NC?
Salary : $54,054.00 - $83,783.00 Annually
Location : Elizabeth City, NC
Job Type : Full-Time
Job Number : 730
Department : Police
Division : Police
Opening Date : 01 / 08 / 2025
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The purpose of this job is responsible for coordinating and assigning the work activities of subordinate personnel engaged in a variety of administrative and law enforcement activities including but not limited to patrol, traffic control / enforcement, K-9 handling, investigations, forensics, mounted patrol, recruiting, training, public safety education and community service programs. This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / TYPICAL TASKS
- Enforces all applicable codes, ordinances, laws and regulations (both traffic and criminal) to protect life and property, prevent crime, and promote security.
- Supervises, directs, and evaluates assigned staff, processing employee concerns and problems, directing work, counseling, disciplining, and completing employee performance appraisals.
- Coordinates, assigns and reviews work and establishes work schedules; maintains standards; monitors status of work in progress; inspects completed work assignments; answers questions; gives advice and direction as needed.
- Conducts roll call, inspects personal appearance and equipment of personnel; conducts information training sessions.
- Receives complaints and requests for law enforcement assistance and directs officers to the scene of emergencies and disturbances; ensures that all records and reports of law enforcement activities on the shift are properly executed and routed.
- Responds to verbal and written complaints and inquiries from the public and other governmental agencies; provides information on departmental regulations and procedures; explains courses of action and refers complaints to appropriate departmental authorities.
- Investigates individuals, crimes and alleged criminal activities; gathers information and evidence; makes arrests; provides law enforcement protection.
- Prepares various narrative and statistical reports to present findings, recommend solutions, provide information and document activities, equipment usage and operations.
- Accounts for all equipment, materials, supplies and vehicles assigned to the specific operating unit to ensure proper inventory levels and operational readiness.
- Testifies in judicial proceedings.
- Perform related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Performs medium work that involves walking, standing, stooping, jumping, lifting, digging, pushing and raising objects and also involves exerting between 20 and 50 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis and 50 to 100 pounds of force on an occasional basis.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE & SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires High school diploma or GED equivalent and seven (7) years of law enforcement experience.
Requires Basic Certificate by the Law Enforcement Professional Certificate Program.
Must possess and maintain an appropriate, valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
The City of Elizabeth City provides outstanding compensation and benefits for its employees.
This position requires a High School diploma or GED. Do you meet this requirement?
This position requires (7) years of law enforcement experience. Do you meet this requirement?
This position is for department employees only. Are you a department employee?
This position requires a Basic Certificate from the Law Enforcement Professional Certificate Program. Do you meet this requirement?
This position requires a valid state of North Carolina driver's license. Do you meet this minimum requirement?
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Salary : $54,054 - $83,783