Sergeant - List Development

This is a List Development Process

Title:  Sergeant  

Department: Police

Salary Grade: I

Salary Range:  $36.73 - $47.83 an hour 

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Work Schedule:  Sandy Police Department works a "Modified Pitman" schedule that provides wellness time on shift and every other weekend off.

The City of Sandy is currently developing a list for the Sergeant Position. See Below for detailed instructions on how to apply for this position.  Testing is required.  The date of testing is Monday April 17th.

 This is a general description, a detailed job description is below, just click on the link. 

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for supervision of patrol officers, investigations and other department staff.  Develops schedules and assigns individual duties.  Trains, mentors, and monitors performance of department staff.  Monitors purchase and upkeep of department equipment.  Performs a wide variety of law enforcement tasks with the purposes of protecting life and property, ensuring public peace and order, and preventing and responding to crime.  Prepares and evaluates various routine and confidential reports.  Participates in decision making of new hires. 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Sergeant

• Supervise department personnel (i.e. Patrol Officers, School Resource Officer, detective)
• Develop work schedules; review scheduling for department staff to ensure appropriate staffing levels
• Approve overtime, sick leave, and vacation time
• Evaluate department personnel
• Determine and administer discipline including letters of reprimand, unpaid suspensions of not more than three days.  Sergeants may also place an employee on administrative leave whenever and exigency exists or in the absence of the Chief of Police.
• Review progress of new officers in field training
• Provide guidance for special issues; available for advice for Patrol Officers
• Coordinate training events; administer training classes
• Review case reports; review night shift reports
• Meet with The Chief of Police regarding department planning; make budgetary and policy recommendations
• Maintain case files and records
• Answer public questions and concerns regarding law related issues
• Coordinate vehicle and records maintenance
• Attend various meetings and other events as required

Patrol Duties

• Respond to 911 calls from dispatcher and citizen crises and complaints in a calm, efficient and professional manner
• Respond to vehicle accident and other medical emergency calls; administer first aid to sick or injured individuals as needed
• Intervene in potentially dangerous or hostile situations
• Patrol City of Sandy streets, roads, and public areas
• Enforce federal, state, and local traffic laws and regulations, laws governing drug possession and use, and laws governing general behavior
• Issue warnings and citations
• Prepare and serve arrest and search warrants; conduct searches of persons, vehicles, homes, and various locations
• Arrest and process criminals and offenders
• Transport prisoners to Jail
• Investigate burglary, theft, accident and other crime scenes and assemble evidence; follow up on cases
• Investigate and report on cold crimes
• Work in cooperation with Department of Corrections, Federal Bureau of Investigation, and other federal and state jurisdictions
• Identify and make recommendations to prevent potential safety/security hazards
• Provide security at City and other functions
• Testify in court as necessary
• Participate in ongoing training and certifications
• Other duties as assigned

Secondary Functions:

• Provide citizen education about public safety
• Participate in community events
• Take annual physical inventory of department assets and submit inventory orders
• Teach classes for other local law enforcement agencies as certified.
• Assume responsibility for department when Chief is absent

JOB SCOPE:

This position involves a wide diversity of work situations.   The Police Sergeant operates from specific and definite directions and instructions but must frequently make judgment calls regarding the proper application and interpretation of these directions and instructions in any given case.   A high degree of complexity is involved in being able to interpret the facts in any given case, and in being able to communicate effectively with the public in difficult, hostile, or frightening situations.   Work is normally not checked by a supervisor but may be reviewed by another officer in certain situations.  Purchases must be approved by a supervisor.  An error in work could potentially mean the life and safety of those in the community, and/or could result in the incorrect processing of criminal cases.  Errors may also affect the efficient operation of the department and could result in legal action against the city and substantial financial liability.

JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: 

• Supervisory and management skills
• Skills in critical incident management
• Skills in policy and budget development
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply federal, state, and local laws governing traffic, drug possession and use, and general behavior
• Understanding of City landmarks and geography; understanding of general geography of neighboring cities/counties
• Working knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software
• Safe and efficient driving skills in both stressful and non-stressful situations, and in adverse conditions
• Excellent physical condition
• Excellent analytical and investigative skills; attention to detail
• Ability to efficiently and effectively use firearms
• Ability to physically subdue violent or fleeing criminals
• Ability to remain calm, think clearly, and act quickly in emergency situations
• Ability to use courage and discernment in dangerous situations
• Ability to use tact and communicate effectively with the public and coworkers
• Ability to communicate and/or negotiate with dangerous, angry, and/or frightened individuals    
• Interpersonal, teamwork, and customer service skills          

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must be a United States Citizen
• Must be able to pass a background check
• Must have Advanced Certificate
• Minimum five years law enforcement experience
• Oregon State DPSST Basic Law Enforcement Academy
• LED computer training
• Weapons training for handgun, shotgun, rifle, taser, ASP baton, pepper spray
• Breath Intoxilyzer Certification
• Training in first aid and basic emergency life-saving techniques
• Emergency Vehicle Operator Certification (EVOC)

Mandatory Education to receive while on the job: 

• First Line Supervisor training (80 hours)
• 4-6 weeks Sergeant field training based on the "Police Training Officer" (PTO) model
• PTO Academy (40 hours)
• ICS 300 and ICS 400
• Within 24 months of hire, earn a Supervisory Certificate following DPSST guidelines

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The majority of work is performed in outside work environments of a diverse nature, frequently in a patrol vehicle, with some time being spent in the office writing reports.  The incumbent may be exposed to noise, hazardous chemicals, burning buildings or fields, confined spaces, adverse conditions, communicable diseases, possible verbal and/or physical abuse from hostile or disoriented individuals, dealing with armed or otherwise dangerous persons and threat to personal safety.  The position will frequently deal with sensitive, highly emotional and stressful situations.  Heavy manual labor, heavy lifting, and constant standing may be required.  The position also requires extensive computer work, with eight or more hours a week being devoted to clerical duties.  The incumbent will be required to testify in court as necessary in various cases.  Extensive local travel is involved in patrolling the city and responding to calls, and for various training and certification classes.  The Police Sergeant is responsible for the various equipment, weapons, and/or vehicle under his or her control, and for the handling of highly confidential records.  This position is responsible for the operations of the staff under his or her supervision.  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

This is a supervisory position under direction of the Lieutenant.  The Police Sergeant directly supervises all patrol staff, and indirectly supervises clerical, Code Enforcement and Animal Control staff.  Supervisory responsibilities include providing daily work direction, approval of absences or overtime, providing recommendations and/or approval regarding hiring, terminations, pay changes or job changes, providing training and performing evaluations. Sergeants may place employees on administrative leave if, in their opinion, the situation warrants.  Sergeants may also issue discipline up to and including letters of reprimand and unpaid suspensions of not more than one day.

BENEFITS:

Benefits Information: Comprehensive benefits package including; medical, dental, vision, life insurance, paid vacation, sick, holiday and comp time and PERS contribution. The City also provides a gym membership allowance and the ability to take home vehicle within 30 miles of
city. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

The City of Sandy will give consideration to all qualified applicants for appointment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, political affiliations, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor.

Veterans who meet the minimum qualifications for a position open for recruitment may be eligible for preference in employment under Oregon law. If you are a Qualified Veteran or Qualified Disabled Veteran and would like to be granted preference in the selection and hiring process for a specific posted job, please fill out this Veterans’ Preference Form and provide proof of eligibility by submitting a copy of form DD-214 or 215 (copy 4). This completed form and required supporting documentation must be submitted with your application in order for consideration for Veterans’ Preference.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

Please read the detailed instructions carefully as it is important to your success in this List selection process. 

1.  You must apply via the on-line application and upload your Cover Letter, Resume and DD-214 if applicable

2.  Ensure you download all the documents below.  Read the "Study Materials for SPD Sergeant Process" first prior to any of the other documents.  This will explain the process in more detail

3.  Hold the date of Monday, April 17th on your calendar for testing and an oral board interview.  It will take approximately three hours to complete which includes the oral board interview. This is an open book exam, so you may bring these documents to the exam.   

4.  You will be notified within one week after the exam and interview regarding the status of your application.