10.03.B Revised Job Descriptions

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Adopted: 9/1/2009 Amended: 8/7/2012 Amended: ??? City of Pequot Lakes Job Description Job Title: Police Sergeant Department: Police Department Supervisor: Chief of Police Positions Supervised: Patrol Personnel and Office Personnel Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to plan, schedule and supervise the organization and functioning of all divisions of the Police Department to assure a coordinated program of law enforcement. The Sergeant will assume the management duties of the Chief of Police as assigned or during the Chief's absence. Job Duties: 1. Supervisory Duties A. Supervises work of patrol personnel to ensure conformance with established standards of performance, accuracy of written reports and general operational effectiveness; recommends disciplinary action, evaluates personnel and processes grievances. Supervises all office personnel. B. Conducts or assists in contract negotiations with the Police Officer union. Assists in the development of management strategies. C. Performs timekeeping, scheduling, temporary reassignment and related duties for all patrol personnel and shifts; evaluates the work of patrol personnel. D. Oversees all aspects of professional standards, including development of policy, handling of internal complaints, and overseeing staff development. E. Maintains discipline and ethics of police officers under the Chief's direct supervision. 2. Daily Patrol Duties A. Patrols the community to enforce laws, detect and prevent crime, provide traffic control and protect life and property. B. Apprehends and arrests law violators, prepares written reports of crimes, and assists in the prosecution of law violators. C. Collects and preserves evidence and takes pictures of crime scenes. D. Enforces traffic laws, operates radar, and writes violations; enforces snowmobile `• and ATV laws within the jurisdiction of the department.