Police Sergeant

Supervises the activities of a patrol and/or support services division; responsible for a shift and serves in a troubleshooting, advisory, and supervisor capacity; performs law enforcement duties as required.

HIRING RANGE: $79,361.61 - $

Salary commensurate with experience.

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Ensures adherence to departmental policies and directives; provides training and evaluation of personnel regarding matters of policy, procedure and conduct, and enforces policy consistent with department and Town processes.
• Conducts performance coaching and evaluation; ensures safety of work habits and environment; applies leadership skills of motivation, communication, conflict resolution, employee development, and team building; recommends necessary disciplinary actions.
• Supervises the activities of assigned shift personnel; ensures adequate staffing, timely response to incidents; completion of preliminary investigations and case management; enforcement of motor vehicle laws; processing of evidence; completion of reports, adherence to policies and procedures; observes field performance and court testimony, provides feedback and ensures unit goal achievement.
• Conducts inspections to ensure subordinate personnel are prepared for duty and maintaining department property in accordance with established policy.
• Prepares a variety of records and reports; submits approves leave requests.
• Assists with on-the-job training of new employees; recommends training needs of staff.
• Provides feedback on equipment and supply needs for the shift.
• Performs law enforcement and public safety activities as required.
• Maintains currency of employment regulations, industry trends, current practices, new developments, applicable laws, and legislation.
• Promotes and supports the overall mission of the town by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with public and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.
• Acts as Watch Commander in the absence of the Patrol Lieutenant.

• High school diploma/GED supplemented by coursework in Criminal Justice, Public Administration, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five (5) years of Officer level experience in a municipal police department.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

• Driver’s license.
• Intermediate Law Enforcement certification awarded by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
• Advanced supervisory/leadership training in Criminal Justice or related field.

• Principles and practices of employee supervision, including selection, work planning, organization, performance review and evaluation, and employee training and discipline.
• Principles and practices of law enforcement operations in an urban area.
• Administrative principles and practices, including goal setting, program development, implementation and evaluation.
• Principles and practices of developing teams, motivating employees and managing in a team environment.
• Principles and practices of effective interrogation.
• Criminal investigation principles, practices and techniques.
• Weaponry and associated safety practices.
• Principles, practices, and techniques of police services training and development.
• Applicable laws, regulations, ordinances and codes.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Records management principles and practices.
• Social, political, economic, environmental and related issues influencing local government functions and activities.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from…