Police Sergeant

Description

The Le Sueur Police Department is seeking a full-time Sergeant to join our team. Under the direct supervision of the Police Chief, the Police Sergeant supervises full-time and part-time officers, preserves law and order, protects life and property, and enforces law and ordinances in a manner which will always command public respect and confidence. Assists the Police Chief in directing and coordinating all activities of the Police Department.

Along with current Sergeant, supervises the department in the absence of the Police Chief.

• 11.5 hour shifts. 5-on, 5-off/2-on, 2-off. Every other weekend off.

The City of Le Sueur offers a competitive benefit package, including:

• Medical, Life Insurance, PERA, voluntary dental, voluntary vision
• Paid-Time Off (PTO) with no waiting period
• Paid holidays
• $450 additional per month for assigned call pay
• Wellness program with $200 yearly reimbursement
• Free Le Sueur Community Center fitness pass
• Work-out on duty
• A $1,000 annual uniform allowance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. The essential functions listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.

The omission of specific duties does not exclude them if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Serves as assistant chief, including direction and supervision of the department in the absence of the Chief.
• Assures that all rules, regulations, department practices, procedures and process are followed to assure that department standards are followed and maintained at a high level.
• Investigates all types of criminal activities, provides crime scene processing, and collects, identifies, and properly marks all evidence at the crime scene.
• Leads the criminal investigative process by completing case follow ups, conducts interviews of witnesses, suspects, and victims, files and executes search warrants, collects, documents, and processes evidence, writes comprehensive police reports, reviews police reports of patrol officers.
• Works with community members to identify public safety issues, and problems and concerns and to resolve the issues, problems and concerns using sound methods of problem resolution.
• Determines whether an arrest should be made and how much force should be used, while using procedures that will not violate the suspect’s rights.
• Makes detailed records and reports of cases and appears in court to testify on criminal actions and arrests.
• Performs all functions normally completed by a patrol officer, with minimal supervision.
• Supervises all officers and reports to the Police Chief on the actions of officers and conditions of patrolling.
• Oversee and monitor the specialized units within the police department including, but not limited to: field training coordinator, background investigations, criminal investigations, supervision of predatory offenders, community outreach, and talent acquisition.
• Recommends changes to improve the efficiency of the officer and their performance and makes the work schedule of officers and dispatchers.
• Coordinates training with BCA and vendors relative to the use of the department records management system and BCA file access for all officers. This work is coordinated with the Police Records Technician.
• Responsible for the acquisition and maintenance of the department computer technology. Serves as liaison between professional IT contractors and the department on a regular basis and assists in or conducts troubleshooting of department computer systems.
• Verify all staff are update to date on all POST related training including use of force, firearms, taser, emergency vehicle operation, and any other mandated POST…