SGT PATROL

 

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Division Commander, the Sergeant is responsible for the operation of an assigned component of the Office, including direct supervision of Deputies, Control Technicians, Detectives, and support personnel
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES/QUALIFICATIONS
 
Community Understanding:
Acts as a Role Model for County Values
Understands the role of Clear Creek County in providing service to its citizens and visitors.
 
Develops Relationships:
Shares appropriate information openly
Relates to different types of people respectfully
Builds on-going trust with others
 
Sergeant Specific:
Meets with persons having concerns regarding the operations of the Office to answer their concerns or document them for further action
Provides timely, clear and concise information to those having a need/right to know
 
COMMUNICATION
Written and Verbal Communication:
Utilizes a clear and concise writing style
Fills out forms and reports correctly
Speaks clearly and can be easily understood
 
Listening:
Identifies the tone and meaning of what others are trying to say
Provides accurate feedback about what others are saying
Analyzes actual needs
 
Sergeant Specific:
Researches, prepares and presents required reports and completed staff work
Conducts / reviews personnel investigations and makes recommendations consistent with policies and procedures
 
TEAMWORK AND RESPECT 
Teamwork/Respect:
Demonstrates an interest in what others have to say by listening to other's ideas fully and waiting for others to understand before proceeding toward a solution
Works to build relationships/rapport with other team members both within the work group, the division, the department and across departments
Puts the success of the team ahead of personal goals or interests and appreciates and encourages team members 
 
Sergeant Specific:
Provides direct supervision, guidance, and training of police personnel
Oversees employee development through regular review of the processes and practices by which employees achieve Department and personal goals and objectives
Works in a collaborative manner with peers and other members of the Supervisory and Management Group
Serves as Acting Captain when designated to do so
 
COMPETENCE, SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT
Innovation/Competence
Learns from past mistakes
Accepts responsibility and is accountable for own mistakes
Works safely in completion of assignments
 
Sergeant Specific
Provides direct guidance in administrative matters as necessary
Takes an active part in the generation of the budget for the division
Mains an awareness of the activities of the division and his subordinates
Conducts regular inspections on the quality of the work product generated by those under his/her command as a quality control measure
Conducts daily inspections of the physical plant of the police department and takes appropriate measures to rectify any problems noted
Keeps abreast of any changes in policy, methods, regulations, standards, equipment/supply needs, etc., and communicates same to appropriate personnel
 
CREATIVITY, ACHIEVEMENT AND HONESTY
Integrity/Honesty
Admits when the answer is not known
Asks for help when needed
Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns of others
 
Creativity
Stands up for own point of view in a positive manner
Experiments and is willing to try new solutions to problems
 
Sergeant Specific
Prepares and review evaluations of subordinates in conformance with established personnel rules
Reviews staffing levels and equipment to ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources
 
OTHER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Miscellaneous
Performs all other related duties as assigned
 
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
 
 
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 pertaining to 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 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 those processes involved
Applies knowledge of Federal, State and local laws which apply to law enforcement
Demonstrates thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all areas of law enforcement techniques, criminal behavior, legal rights, and other pertinent matters of law enforcement
Utilizes skill in 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 on order to meet established goals
Uses independent judgment and discretion in supervising subordinates, handling emergency situations, determining and formulating procedures, resolving problems, and advising the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Captain and BOCC in regards to Public Safety and related matters
 
 
EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING
 
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 which 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
 
 
MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED
Automobile
Firearms
Handcuffs
Aerosol irritant spray
Car and handheld radios
Police impact weapons
Computer
Breath test equipment
Flashlight
Tape recorder
Typewriter
Copier
Telephone
 
 
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
Must be physically able to operate a variety of law enforcement machinery and equipment
Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work
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/or hear (talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing-perceiving nature of sounds by ear)
May be exposed to heat, cold, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, smoke, wetness, humidity, dusts, 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.  Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to "biohazards".  The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV, (Testing for TB) Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza.  Some vaccinations are only required once in a life time, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine.  Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination
 
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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.



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.

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