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Police Sergeant is responsible for supervising patrol officers and agents as assigned and maintaining the chain of command within the operations of the department. Responsible for developing training programs for department personnel, directing special units, preparing special reports or projects as assigned, receiving and reviewing reports from officers, and assigning personnel in accordance to specific needs. Being a Police Sergeant requires a bachelor's degree in criminal justice and/or additional certifications and at least 5-7 years of law enforcement experience. Typically reports to a chief of police, captain, or lieutenant. The Police Sergeant manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Police Sergeant typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Police Sergeant

Woodland Park
Woodland, CO FULL_TIME
Job Description
Supervises police officers. Works independently. Performs a wide variety of police enforcement and provides all law enforcement patrol services. Works independently. May be assigned to Patrol, Investigations, Dispatch, Administration, or any other function by the Chief of Police.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Leads officers especially in high value and risk situations.
Is responsible for the use of force by officers under supervision.

Supervise and recommend selection, transfer, discipline, scheduling and training of subordinates.

Supervises police officers and other assigned staff in their duties.

Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of shift changes.

Enforces City Ordinances, Colorado State laws, Federal laws, and provides police services. Performs patrol, investigation, traffic, and related law enforcement activities.

Reviews a variety of police related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others.

Evaluates officers' arrests and searches.
Makes day-to-day police assignments as required by the needs of the service.

Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation. Develops new approaches to investigate problems.

Advises supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses.

Maintains contact with all police personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities.

Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police activities, as assigned. Conducts periodic performance evaluation and planning sessions for assigned personnel. Counsels assigned personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters.

Personally participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities.

Works rotating shifts in the performance of security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct.
Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances;
Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violations' and to otherwise serve and protect.

Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action.

Interrogates suspects, witnesses and drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scene of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; prepares cases for filing, reviews warrants, and testifies in court proceedings.
Prepares a variety of reports and records
Assists citizens with such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety, etc.

Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, development of subordinate police officers.

Coordinates activities with supervisors, officers and other City Departments as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves as on call supervisor.

Works as a detective when so assigned. Supervises detective when so assigned.

Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities, as needed.

Reviews, evaluates and develops programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations.

Assists in the preparation and administration of the Department budget.

Schedules and conducts meetings.

Maintains Departmental equipment, supplies and facilities.

Maintains liaison with community groups.

All police employees are subject to recall to duty at any time. All employees may be required at all times to carry phones or pagers for this or other purposes.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Works under the general supervision of the Lieutenant.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Exercises general supervision over police officers and other staff as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education and Experience

Must be Colorado POST certified.

Associate’s Degree in related field preferable.

Minimum three (3) years of Law Enforcement patrol experience with full-time arrest authority.

General

Must have Peace Officer Certification as described in Colorado law and P.O.S.T. regulations.

Must possess a valid Colorado State driver's license.

No felony convictions or disqualifying misdemeanor convictions as specified by Colorado law. Must be able to read and write the English language.

Internal candidates must not have received a performance evaluation within the last twelve months with a below a “Meets Standard” rating.

Internal candidates must not have received any formal disciplinary action within the last twelve months.

External selections must pass a complete background check as described in Woodland Park City and Department Policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment.

Skill in operating the tools and equipment used in law enforcement.

Ability to learn the applicable laws, ordinances, and Department rules and regulations.

Ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, peers and supervisors.

Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions.

Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.

Ability to meet the special requirements listed below.

Ability to learn the City's geography.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Willing to meet Department standards for ethical behavior.

Willing to use physical and deadly physical force when reasonable and when necessary to do so.

Must be able to testify in court or hearings. May be required to carry firearms off duty.

Physical Requirements

Police car, police radio, handgun and other weapons as required, first aid equipment, personal computer including office software, and any other necessary police equipment.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee must be able to drive cars for long periods. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and to write or type; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee may have to walk long distances wearing equipment and weapons. The employee may have to run for safety or to pursue suspects.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Employee must be able to use physical force to subdue suspects. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Vision may be corrected.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee spends long periods in police cars. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Carries a pager for immediate recall to duty at any time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Selection Guidelines

Selection will be made as described in Woodland Park Police Policy Entitled SERGEANT.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, std/ltd, 401A- 8% contribution from City, 457, basic life insurance policy, VTO, PTO accruals.

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