SGT PATROL

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Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Division Commander, the Sergeant is responsible for operating an assigned component of the Office, including direct supervision of Deputies, Control Technicians, Detectives, and support personnel.

PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES:

OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Miscellaneous
  • Performs all other related duties as assigned
  • Will assist deputies on day-to-day tasks and will, when necessary, handle calls for service.
• Supervisory
  • Provides direct supervision, guidance, and training of Sheriff's Office personnel
  • Oversees employee development through regular review of the processes and practices by which employees achieve Office and personal goals and objectives
  • Serves as Acting Captain when designated to do so

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION
• Associate's degree in Police Science, Law enforcement, Criminology, or related field with experience of two years as or in a position equivalent to Police Corporal or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities; a bachelor's degree will be preferred
• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be P.O.S.T. certified

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
• Provides timely, clear, and concise information to those having a need/right to know
• Demonstrates knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards, and regulations about the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
• Represents the County in a positive and professional manner
• Prepares financial records and reports and forecasts budget and capital expenditures for the Office
• Communicates effectively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds
• Completes, processes, and maintains a variety of records, charts, and logs that are required in the performance of daily operations
• Makes effective presentations and discusses problems and possible solutions as required
• Interprets and applies relative policies and procedures and plans, implements and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel and operating procedures
• Supervises coordinates, and plans daily activities of subordinates effectively
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods, and activities of the Police Department as they pertain to the responsibilities of the Police Sergeant
• Utilizes thorough knowledge of the methods of criminal investigation and the processes involved
• Applies knowledge of Federal, State, and local laws that apply to law enforcement
• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of all areas of law enforcement techniques, criminal behavior, legal rights, and other pertinent matters of law enforcement
• Utilizes skill in the proper use of firearms
• Displays knowledge of the principles of organization, management, planning, development, and implementation of responsibilities as they relate to the activities of the position
• Schedules daily activities and establishes short and long-term priorities to meet established goals.
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in supervising subordinates, handling emergencies, determining and formulating procedures, resolving problems, and advising the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Captain, and BOCC in regard to Public Safety and related matters

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have a valid driver's license Must pass a criminal background check:
• Required legal authorization to work -

• United States citizenship or legal authorization to work in the United States

• POST certified is preferred

SUPERVISORY:
This is a first-line supervision role. Discretion in personal matters is required. Observation, evaluation, guidance, and direction of deputies occur on a continual basis. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to address subordinates' performance appropriately. Must be able to develop appropriate relationships to continue growth for the team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must be physically able to operate various law enforcement machinery and equipment. Physical demand requirements are more than those for sedentary work. The work involves climbing, bending and stooping for short periods of time Requires the ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information; includes giving instructions and assignments to co-workers; includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor Ability to talk to diverse groups outside the agency Requires the ability to read a variety of documents and reports including arrest reports, face sheets reports, continuation pages, personal descriptor sheets, crime descriptive sheets, crime descriptor sheets, runaway/missing person reports, vehicle impound reports, tickets, supplement reports, contact cards, witness statements and mental health hold Requires the ability to prepare those items listed above and custody reports, DWI reports, fingerprint cards, work requests, property records, film records, parental notifications and evidence cards using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence Has the ability to apply principles of rational systems as applied to law enforcement to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of not always concrete but often very abstract probable cause situations where only limited standardization exists; to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form Must be able to use and interpret law enforcement, medical and personnel terminology and language Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals; to utilize the basic principles of high school algebra and trigonometry; and to determine time and weight Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape and identify weapons Requires the ability to run, coordinate hands and eyes in using firearms and related law enforcement machinery, equipment and tools; to operate motor vehicles Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, law enforcement equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have high levels of eye/hand/foot coordination Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency Requires the ability to talk and hear (talking-expressing or exchanging ideas using spoken words; hearing-perceiving nature of sounds by ear) May be exposed to heat, cold, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, smoke, wetness, humidity, dust, disease, explosives, intense light, electrical currents, or violence

POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION

This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to 'biohazards' associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis). Members are advised that exposure to a 'biohazard' may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing. Vaccination may be needed to prevent or treat exposures to 'biohazards'. The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV (Testing for TB), Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza. Some vaccinations are only required once in a lifetime, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities. Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

Compensation details: 10

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