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Date Revised: 00/00/0000

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title: Police Sergeant

Job Category: Non-Exempt

PCLS: 40130

Salary Grade: H

Summary

Incumbents in the Police Sergeant position enforce local, state, and federal laws, ordinances, and regulations and perform community service activities. Under the general direction of the Police Captain, this classification supervises subordinate police and/or security personnel and may oversee specific shifts or specialized police units.

Distinguishing Characteristics

The Police Sergeant is distinguished from the Police Officer in that incumbents in the Sergeant level have the knowledge and experience to supervise others and carry out management duties as requested.

Reporting and Supervisory Responsibilities

The Police Sergeant reports to the Police Captain. This classification supervises subordinate police and/or security personnel.

Essential Functions

1. Performs the typical functions listed in the Police Officer job description.

2. Supervises the activities of subordinate police and/or security personnel.

3. Plans, coordinates, and evaluates the operation and goals of police assignments.

4. Carries out staff management activities by evaluating employee performance, initiating disciplinary action, and making commendation recommendations.

5. Exercises direct command in a manner that assures order, appropriate conduct, discipline, and efficiency.

6. Ensures compliance with departmental standards.

7. Schedules and organizes the work of subordinate personnel.

8. Disseminates criminal and administrative information to subordinate personnel at shift briefings.

9. Reviews and analyzes reports prepared and submitted by officers for accuracy, completeness, and essential elements.

10. Maintains positive community relations and department image.

11. Investigates and resolves complaints, both internal and external.

12. Identifies training needs, and conducts training for department personnel.

13. Performs criminal investigations.

14. Performs duties as Incident Commander.

15. May assist with media releases.

16. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

1. Ability to understand and follow safety procedures.

1. Ability to write reports containing technical information.

1. Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.

1. Skilled in the use of first aid procedures.

1. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

1. Skilled in completing accident and criminal investigations.

1. Ability to complete moderately complex administrative paperwork.

1. Ability to gather and organize legal evidence.

1. Skilled in the operation of police equipment such as radar and breath alcohol analyzers.

1. Ability to provide legal depositions and testimony.

1. Skilled in utilizing building security and lock systems and procedures

1. Ability to train and supervise employees.

Minimum Qualifications

Utah POST certification, certification as a Category 1 Peace Officer, and four years police experience working as a Category 1 fully sworn police officer.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

This position requires moderate physical activity, including the handling of average weight objects up to 25 pounds and/or standing or walking more than four hours per day. Employees may be exposed to unusual elements such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises. The work environment involves exposure to potentially dangerous materials and situations that require following extensive safety precautions and may include the use of protective equipment.

Fundamental Abilities

Within the scope and complexity of each position’s responsibilities, each incumbent is expected to possess and demonstrate the following abilities:

1. Communicating: Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing.

2. Problem solving: Analyzes information and evaluates results to select the best solution and solve problems.

3. Monitoring: Measures performance of self; makes improvements and takes appropriate corrective action.

4. Critical Thinking: Comes to well-reasoned conclusions, solutions, and approaches to problems.

5. Team Building: Works to create a team-based environment. Consistently demonstrates cooperative behavior with colleagues, supervisors, and customers.

6. Active Listening: Gives full attention when others are speaking; listens to understand, asks questions as appropriate, and does not interrupt.

7. Service Orientation: Actively seeks opportunities to help others.

8. Conflict Resolution: Acts professionally when encountering customers who, at times, may be frustrated.

Core Characteristics

As representatives of Utah State University and primary contributors to its mission, all employees are expected to demonstrate the following characteristics:

Police Sergeant

Date Revised: 07/01/2020

JOB DESCRIPTION

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2. Take initiative.

3. Maintain confidentiality.

4. Be accountable.

5. Behave ethically.

6. Be honest and trustworthy.

7. Demonstrate a strong work ethic.

8. Be inquisitive.

9. Be detail oriented.

10. Be self-motivated.

11. Efficiently manage multiple tasks.

12. Be a team player.

13. Be committed to improving USU.

Disclaimer

This position description indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to the position.