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Patrol Sergeant

Deadline to Apply:      Thursday July 3rd, 2025. 11:59 p.m.

Department:               Sheriff’s Office 

Salary Range:             $40.34 - $46.72/hour

FLSA Status:               Non-Exempt 

Status:                         Full-Time

Benefit Status:             Eligible for benefits.

POSITION SUMMARY

Supervises staff and coordinates law enforcement activities to protect life and property, prevent the commission of crimes and preserve peace by functioning as a certified Colorado peace office in the department. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

  • One year certification from college or technical school; and, 

  • Three to four years of progressively responsible related experience; or,

  • Any combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

  • Must be able to work variable hours.

Licenses and Certifications:

  • Colorado Peace Officers Standards and Training Peace Officer Certification

  • Valid Colorado Driver’s License

  • Firearms certification 

  • Radar certification 

  • First Aid and CPR certification 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: (All responsibilities may not be performed by all incumbents.)

  • Carries our supervisory/managerial responsibility in accordance with policies, procedures, and applicable laws, including: interviewing, hiring and training staff; planning, assigning and directing work; establishing deadlines; observing activities of staff or efficiency and appearance; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; coordinating, developing and approving staff training; reporting infractions to the supervisor; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

  • Reviews all reports and documents for content, accuracy and proper crime classification. 

  • Assumes command of squad; inspects uniforms and equipment; conducts daily squad briefing. 

  • Informs supervisor of major crimes or disturbances; takes required actions. 

  • Performs internal affairs investigations; coordinates and supervises investigations involving possible policy violations and citizen complaints.

  • Purchases uniforms and equipment.

  • Maintains law and order and protects lives and property, including: patrolling County; making security checks; responding to calls; investigating nature of complaints; investigating illegal or suspicious activities; serving subpoenas and court orders; serving as mediator between parties; detecting and apprehending law violators; conducting searches on persons and property; issuing citations, warnings etc.; generating reports and completing forms; locating defendants and serving warrants; and transporting or escorting prisoners.

  • Coordinates search and rescue operations; oversees white-water rescue operations. 

  • Identifies grant sources and writes grants.

  • Conducts and prepares investigations of vehicle accidents; renders aid to injured persons; requests other assistance; directs traffic; investigates serious injury and fatality crashes; draws diagrams; determines cause and writes citations and reports reflecting same.

  • Conducts investigations of crimes against people and property and illegal drug activity, including: responding to citizens’ complaints of illegal activity; opening cases; gathering information; identifying, collecting, preserving and transporting evidence and property; recruiting and training informants; developing investigation plans; coordinating drug buys; conducting background checks; taking photographs and generating sketches; obtaining and serving arrest and search warrants; tracing and recovering stolen property; assisting other divisions and agencies, conducting interviews; arresting offenders; conducting video and audio surveillance; and completing various reports and forms.

  • Prepares for and testifies in judicial proceedings.

  • Serves as public information officer; prepares statements; provides information to new media regarding department operations.

  • Interprets, develops, communicates, updates and monitors policies and procedures; recommends improvement when necessary; and writes/revises same.

  • Assists other officers or agencies by responding to calls and serving as backup; serves as member of the tactical entry (SWAT) team.

  • Performs maintenance and minor repairs on assigned vehicle and equipment; inspects and tests equipment to assure safety.

IMPORTANT JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Serves as a training officer and participates in training programs by attending classes, participating in drills, simulations etc., studying County geography and participating in physical training and conditioning programs. 

  • Coordinates hiring processes by convening boards to review applicants.

  • Coordinates field training program, wild land fire fighting training and white-water rescue training. 

  • Responds to animal control and code enforcement violations.

  • Serves as liaison and/or member of various committees, boards, and/or teams and collaborates, persuades, presents reports to and negotiates with others outside own work area to coordinate efforts and maintain cooperative and efficient relations. 

  • Reports administrative and./or operational problems to supervisor.

  • Assumes the responsibilities of the supervisor during his/her absence.

  • Performs firefighting duties, as needed; serves as fire manager. 

  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

 

Moffat County is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity 

 

Questions?  Contact Human Resources at (970) 824-9195. 

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