Patrol Sergeant

Deadline to Apply:      Monday September 2nd, 2024. 11:59 p.m.

Department:                Sheriff

Salary Range:              $32.64-$37.80/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 officer in the department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Education and Experience:

· One year certificate from college or technical school; and,

· Five 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 out 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 or 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 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 firefighting training and white-water rescue training.

· Responds to animal control and code enforcement violations.

· Serves as a 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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