08.03 - Police Sergeant Job Description

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Adopted: 8/4/2009 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 C driver's license required or have the ability to obtain one prior to employment. Must have at least three years of experience as a licensed police officer. Note: The listed examples of duties may not include all duties performed by all positions in this class. Duties may vary somewhat from position to position within a class. N*-- Job Description: Police Sergeant Page 3 of 3