08.01A - Police Chief and Sergeant Job Descriptions

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� B. Keeps firearms clean and operating and maintains proficiency in firearm use, self- defense, and first aid. C. Performs other duties when assigned or when necessary. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: • Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of police personnel supervision. • Considerable knowledge of department policies, rules, regulations, and of controlling laws, ordinances, and court decisions, or the ability to acquire such knowledge in a relatively short period of time. • Considerable knowledge of the geography of the City and local area and of buildings and areas requiring special attention, or the ability to acquire such knowledge in a relatively short period of time. • Considerable skill in handling and discharging firearms in an efficient and safe manner. • Considerable skill to expertly drive a motor vehicle under any condition. • Considerable ability to analyze situations and determine appropriate action. • Considerable ability to respond quickly and appropriately to crisis and emergency situations. • Considerable ability to apply laws to specific incidents. • Considerable ability to deal tactfully but iirmly with offenders, suspects, witnesses; and � to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, enforcement agency representatives and the general public. • Considerable ability to see, hear, and remember people, evidence, facts, and circumstances. • Considerable ability to communicate effectively with others and maintain strict confidentiality. • Considerable ability to work, independently, without direct supervision. • Considerable ability to stand, walk, and sit for long periods of time • Considerable ability to bend, crouch, stoop, stretch or crawl periodically as needed. • Considerable ability to lift and carry or drag objects or people weighing up to 100 pounds during a lake or accident rescue and to subdue suspects as required. • Considerable ability to operate a radio and other department equipment. • Considerable ability to read and follow department policies and to read police reports. • Considerable ability to prepare accurate and thorough reports and to operate a typewriter and/or computer keyboard. • Working ability to investigate crime and accidents. • Working ability to maintain certification as a first responder or in First Aid. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must have an associate degree in law enforcement and be licensed as a Peace Officer in the State of Minnesota. Must possess a valid Minnesota Class D driver's license required or have the � ability to obtain one prior to employment. Must have at least (3) three years of experience as a 3 of 4