NEGOTIATIONS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY FOR 2024 COLA INCREASE.
DEFINITION:
Under direction, coordinates, supervises and participates in the activities and operations of a watch or program unit of the Police Department, including the implementation of departmental policies and procedures; coordinates activities with other watches, City departments, outside agencies, organizations, and the public; performs complex and responsible law enforcement and crime prevention supervision and planning; performs other related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Police Sergeant is the supervisory level class responsible for administrative, supervisory and technical duties in leading program level functions within the Police Department. Employees in this class perform patrol duties while in command of an assigned watch or unit, and provide leadership for ongoing crime prevention, investigative, and administrative activities. This class is distinguished from the next higher class of Police Commander in that the latter manages one or more divisions such as Operations and/or Support Services.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED:
Receives direction from the Police Commander. Exercises direct and indirect supervision over sworn and non-sworn personnel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following)
QUALIFICATIONS: (The following are minimal qualifications necessary for entry into the classification.)
Education and/or Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a Police Sergeant. Typically, a Police Sergeant would possess the equivalent of three years of increasingly responsible law enforcement experience comparable to that of a Police Officer with the City of Grover Beach, and an associate’s degree. Three additional years of law enforcement experience (for a total of six years) may be substituted for an associate’s degree. Experience as a Detective and/or Field Training Officer is desirable.
License/Certificate:
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license prior to appointment, and possession of, or eligibility for, an Intermediate Certificate from California Police Officers Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.). Possession of a P.O.S.T. Supervisory Certificate is highly desirable. Sworn employees must be in possession of a current and valid California POST Basic Certificate or have the ability to make application for Proof of Eligibility within 10 days of appointment, pursuant to Penal Code Section 13510.01. Sworn Employees whose California POST Certification or Proof of Eligibility is revoked by the Peace Officer Standards Accountability Advisory Board shall be ineligible for employment, or continued employment, as a sworn employee with the City of Grover Beach. Sworn employees who do not possess a California POST Basic Certificate or a Proof of Eligibility do not meet the minimum qualifications for this position.
PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Position requires prolonged sitting, standing, walking, running, jumping, reaching, twisting, turning, kneeling, bending, squatting, stooping, and lifting in excess of 50 pounds, and occasionally over 100 pounds, in the performance of daily activities. The position also requires both near and far vision and acute hearing. Additionally, incumbents may work outdoors in all weather conditions, including wet, hot, and cold. The position entails working in hazardous situations and may involve abusive persons, potential physical violence, and the potential risk of exposure to blood-borne pathogens in the performance of law enforcement duties. The nature of the work also requires the incumbent to drive motorized vehicles under normal and emergency conditions, operate a variety of law enforcement equipment including firearms, work in heavy vehicle traffic conditions, often work with constant interruptions, and work flexible hours, including weekends and split shifts. Some of these requirements may be accommodated for otherwise qualified individuals requiring and requesting such accommodations.
KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILLS: (The following are a representative sample of the KAS's necessary to perform essential duties of the position.)
Knowledge of:
In addition to requirements for Police Officer, modern principles, practices, and techniques of police administration, organization and operation; principles and practices of program development, administration, and evaluation; administrative and technical aspects of crime prevention and law enforcement activities, including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, and juvenile programs; applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, and regulations, including the California Penal Code, Government Code, Vehicle Code, and other related regulations and court decisions; record keeping, automated records systems, search and seizure, code violations, and care and custody of persons and property; care, maintenance, and operation of a variety of law enforcement equipment; methods and techniques of supervision, training, and motivation; methods and techniques of scheduling work assignments; principles of law enforcement information systems, including a computer and applicable software; methods and techniques for record keeping and report preparation and writing; proper English, spelling, and grammar; occupational hazards and standard safety practices.
Ability to:
Take a proactive approach to problem solving; demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the department and community; attend work, as scheduled, on a regular basis, to effectively perform the position's required duties and responsibilities; as well as practice and exemplify the Department's Vision for Service. Analyze complex law enforcement issues, work under pressure, analyze information, and act quickly and calmly in emergency and non-emergency situations; observe and accurately remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places; facilitate group participation and consensus building; plan, organize, train, evaluate, and direct work of assigned staff; interpret, explain, and apply applicable laws, codes, and regulations; read, interpret, and record data accurately; organize, prioritize, and follow up on work assignments; elicit information from upset and irate people; make sound decisions within established guidelines; follow written and oral directions; observe safety principles and work in a safe manner; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Skill to:
Safely and effectively operate a variety of law enforcement equipment, firearms, and a police vehicle in emergency situations; operate an office computer and a variety of word processing and software applications.