Distinguishing Features of the Class
The Sergeant reports to the police commander or designee and will perform primary responding officer duties as well as supervise the staff and operations on assigned shifts. In addition, this position will serve as the department's liaison in the absence of a higher-ranked officer and will complete special tasks as assigned. This is an important role that requires excellent judgment, good problem-solving skills, and an ability to collaborate and engage with a diverse population.
Duties and Responsibilities Work
- Meet all police officer requirements
- Provide supervision for shift operations, including directing, prioritizing, and reviewing the work activities of all those working on the shift.
- Provide proactive assistance to the patrol commander while providing leadership and supervision to sworn and civilian members of the shift, ensuring compliance with department orders and state laws.
- Ensure subordinates receive adequate training to perform duties as required
· Responds to calls for assistance, complaints, suspicious activity, domestic disputes, loud and disruptive behavior; completes calls by determining true nature of the situation and taking whatever legal action is warranted
· Issues traffic citations and parking tickets as required; writes accident reports
· Investigates traffic accidents; directs traffic and participates in other emergency operation activities
· Performs investigations of accidents or possible crimes through observation, questioning witnesses, and gathering physical evidence; performs investigative tasks, arrests, and processes criminal suspects; presents testimony in court
· Serves warrants and subpoenas; apprehends and processes criminal suspects and transports to magistrate and/or County detention facilities
· Regulates and directs vehicular traffic at local schools and when traffic signal malfunctions or accidents require
· Operates a two-way radio to receive instructions and information from or to report information to police headquarters; maintains vehicle, weapons, and other equipment in standard working order.
· Advises the public on laws and local ordinances
· Assists with fire and rescue calls as required
· Prepares and submits accurate written reports
· Performs related duties as required
High School Diploma or any other related field and experience in police work. Five years or more experience.
Valid North Carolina Driver License Required
Pay: $52,312.00 - $54,928.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
