11.01 C - Police Sergeant Job Description

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A. Operates and assists in maintaining all equipment and vehicles used by the � department. 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. D. Makes recommendations to the Police Chief on any matter that will improve the functioning of the Police Department. Required Knowledge, Sl�ills, 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 firmly 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. L- • Working ability to maintain certiiication as a first responder or in First Aid. 3 of 4