Patrol Sergeant

Job Overview:

We are seeking a dedicated and skilled Sergeant to join our team. As a Sergeant, you will play a crucial role in maintaining law and order, ensuring public safety, and leading a team of officers effectively.

Responsibilities:

• Meet all police officer requirements
• Provide supervision for shift operations, including directing, prioritizing, and reviewing the work activities of all those working on the shift.
• Provide proactive assistance to the patrol commander while providing leadership and supervision to sworn and civilian members of the shift, ensuring compliance with department orders and state laws.
• Ensure subordinates receive adequate training to perform duties as required
• Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal action is warranted
• Issues traffic citations and parking tickets as required; writes accident reports
• Investigates traffic accidents; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities
• Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, arrests, and processes criminal suspects; presents testimony in court
• Serves warrants and subpoenas; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to magistrate and/or County detention facilities
• Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require
• Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle, weapons, and other equipment in standard working order.
• Advises the public on laws and local ordinances
• Assists with fire and rescue calls as required
• Prepares and submits accurate written reports
• Performs related duties as required

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of all applicable laws, regulations, statutes, and policies
• 2 years police experience required
• Integrity and a strong personal code of ethics
• Ability to use sound judgment
• Proficiency in using computer software and the ability to learn new software easily
• Ability to create detailed reports
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to follow through on tasks
• Ability to maintain multiple projects simultaneously and to prioritize tasks
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to interact with a diverse community
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends, holidays, and overtime required

Joining our team as a Sergeant offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the community while utilizing your skills in law enforcement. If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for public safety, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,315.00 - $61,642.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Rotating shift

Experience:

• Police: 2 years (Required)
• Leadership: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $49,315 - $61,642