JOB This job is a sworn position with the Fairbanks Police Department and is under the supervision of a Lieutenant. First-line supervisor of personnel. Supervises daily operations through work distribution, monitoring, training, evaluation, and enforcement. Assigned delegated responsibility. Exercises infrequent to frequent discretionary authority with varying levels of supervision and instruction. Infrequent to frequent access to confidential information. This position is bargained through PSEA. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
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Enforces and investigates violations of local, state, and federal laws as applicable, using established and proper law enforcement techniques, policies, procedures, regulations, and complying with the law.
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Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of a team, unit, division including sergeants and officers, including determining and implementing appropriate disciplinary actions and counseling employees when necessary.
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Assumes an active role in complex duties and establishes and/or approves procedures for the routine duties; serves as liaison between line Officers and Command Staff.
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Investigates crimes, traffic accidents, or other public safety incidents by carefully questioning and observing victims, complaining parties, witnesses, suspects, and/or others with relevant information; secures crime scenes or sites of traffic accidents; identifies and protects physical evidence from destruction or contamination, and controls access in accordance with training and departmental policy; conducts field sobriety tests, as needed.
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Conducts searches of vehicles, commercial buildings, persons, residences, or other property to investigate incidents, locate and apprehend suspects, or to deter threats to public safety in accordance with legal guidelines, training, and department policy; assists in search and rescue operations to locate crime victims or missing persons.
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Conducts reviews of use of force reports and assesses each report to the adherence of department policy and procedures. May be asked to conduct internal investigations of possible violation of departmental policy or procedure.
- Makes appropriate judgments of needed actions for a wide variety of situations, including legal jurisdiction for interventions; adapts responses, according to established departmental policy, criminal codes, conditions, and specifics of a situation; uses sound, professional judgment and common sense to request assistance of other law enforcement officers, public health or safety officials, emergency medical personnel and/or medical examiners staff.
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Observes and assesses situations on an ongoing basis and takes appropriate actions to prevent or resolve any potential public safety problems, using professional judgment and appropriate application of law and department policies.
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Provides advice and information to citizens regarding decisions, departmental policies, and methods of follow-up; serves as primary contact with the public; provides information or referrals to know community resources, medical facilities, special divisions of the department or other government agencies for assistance.
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Understands, and enforces the policies and procedures adopted by the department and the laws as defined in State codes; supervises and trains personnel; investigates incidents involving subordinate employees, cases, and other work related matters; performs this type of work in conjunction with either superiors or subordinates in cases involving complex or sensitive matters; coordinates activities with subordinate employees, peers, and superiors (coordination of duties are generally broad in scope, and deal with more than one organizational unit, section or detail).
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Maintains accurate manual or electronic notes and logs of investigations, crimes, arrests, vehicle accidents or other incidents during shift; prepares accurate and thorough written documentation and reports, as directed by department policy.
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Ensures equal protection and services to members of the public, regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, immigrant status, political affiliation, lifestyle, sexual orientation, and/or socio-economic backgrounds; communicates effectively with departmental staff, supervisors, superior officers, and other law enforcement or public safety representatives and media.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:
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Federal statutes, State statutes and City Ordinances as they relate to law enforcement.
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Department policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
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Case law and new court rulings and decisions.
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Principles and practices of supervision and counseling.
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Supervisory and leadership theory and practices.
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Use of Force reporting and review.
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Community-based policing.
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Familiarization between law enforcement and community residents.
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Grievance and discipline processes.
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Training and learning theory and techniques.
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Fairbanks Police Department's mission, vision, values, and goals.
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Fairbanks Police Department's organizational structure, policies, and procedures.
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Factors affecting motivation, morale, and productivity.
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Data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
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Report writing techniques.
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Telephone, office and online etiquette.
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Current technology and trends in the profession.
Ability to:
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Supervise, train, and evaluate subordinate staff.
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Organize, prioritize, coordinate, schedule, and delegate work; respond to a multitude of tasks/assignments to meet established deadlines.
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Provide good public relations.
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Effectively communicate orally and in writing.
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Apply collaborative problem solving.
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Comprehend and retain factual information pertaining to laws, statues and policies, and accurately apply what is learned.
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Establish effective working relationships with management, employees, employee representatives and the public representing diverse cultures and backgrounds.
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Treat City employees, representatives of outside agencies, and members of the public with courtesy and respect.
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Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals representing diverse cultures and backgrounds, and function calmly in situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
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Assess the customer's immediate needs and ensure customer's receipt of needed services through personal service or making appropriate referral.
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Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
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Provides responsive, high quality service to City employees, representatives of outside agencies and members of the public by providing accurate, complete and up-to-date information, in a courteous, efficient and timely manner.
Desirable Traits:
Leadership, Communicates Effectively, Holds Self and Others Accountable, Problem Solving and Innovation, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Leverages Resources (Coaches and Develops), Drives to Excel, Maximizes Team Effectiveness, Supportive of Change SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Some work is performed in an office environment. Occasional hazardous conditions and physical effort in dealing with armed or dangerous persons. Occasional exposure to inclement weather. Non-traditional work hours may be required; subject to recall when off-duty. Must wear a uniform and maintain grooming standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Positions in this class typically involve sedentary work – heavy work that requires reaching standing, walking, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. The successful candidate may be required to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects
