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Adopted 9/1/2009 <br /> Amended 2/5/2019 <br /> City of Pequot Lakes <br /> Job Description <br /> Job Title: Police Sergeant <br /> Department: Police Department <br /> Supervisor: Chief of Police <br /> Positions Supervised: Patrol Personnel and Office Personnel <br /> Position Summary: <br /> Performs difficult advanced protective services work assisting the Police Chief with managing <br /> and directing all activities of the Police Department,and related work as apparent or assigned. <br /> This position provides the supervision of police personnel,assists with preparing evaluations, <br /> and provides work schedules and direction to employees.The Police Sergeant participates in <br /> patrol activities, investigates crimes,renders aid to the public,attends public events,and <br /> maintains relations with neighboring departments and citizens. The Sergeant will assume the <br /> management duties of the Chief of Police as assigned or during the Chiefs absence. <br /> Job Duties: <br /> I. Supervisory Duties: Sets precedent within limits of authority delegated by the Chief of <br /> Police and City Council while assisting the Chief of Police in directing the daily work of <br /> Police Officers and Police Office Manager. <br /> A. Supervises work of patrol personnel to ensure conformance with established <br /> standards of performance,accuracy of written reports and general operational <br /> effectiveness; recommends disciplinary action,evaluates personnel and processes <br /> grievances. Supervises all office personnel. Provides informal daily and formal <br /> annual performance reviews. <br /> B. Conducts or assists in contract negotiations with the Police Officer union. Assists <br /> in the development of management strategies. <br /> C. Performs timekeeping,scheduling,temporary reassignment and related duties for <br /> all patrol personnel and shifts;evaluates the work of patrol personnel. <br /> D. Oversees all aspects of professional standards, including development of policy, <br /> handling of internal complaints,and overseeing staff development. <br /> E. Assists in the interview process.Organize and participate in the process of <br /> screening, interviewing,and selecting personnel. <br /> F. Organizes and administers training and continuing education. <br /> G. Participates in screening, interviewing,and selecting personnel. <br /> S:\Administration\Human ResourcesUob Descriptions\CURRENT\Police Sergeant 2019.doc <br />