Police Sergeant
Company: Town of Pagosa Springs
Location: pagosa springs
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
The Town of Pagosa Springs is seeking to hire a Police Sergeant
to work in our Police Department. This is a full time position and
eligible for benefits. Starting wages for this position are $59,517
annual dependent upon experience.
The individual selected for this position will perform first-line
supervisory duties as needed to assist in coordinating the
day-to-day law enforcement operations of the town and perform field
supervision to coordinate the enforcement of federal, state and
local laws and municipal ordinances as needed to preserve the peace
and protect citizen rights and property.
Essential Duties
- Attends command and staff meetings; conducts shift briefings,
communicates department memos, announces court dates and schedule
changes; exercises supervision over lower ranking officers assigned
as field training officers; coordinates assignments and assists in
the performance of duties as needed; observes and evaluates work
performed by subordinate officers; ensures compliance with
established policies and procedures; provides policy
interpretations and judgments to subordinate officers; delivers and
implements managerial directives and communicates subordinate
concerns to management; reviews and quality checks shift incident
reports; sits on specialty review boards and committees as
assigned.
- Monitors departmental and officer status for compliance with
state training requirements; maintains tracking system of training
needs; schedules officers; participates in the development and
delivery of special training programs; assists to write and revise
training manuals.
- Serves as a department specialist, trainer, and/or supervisor
in various technical aspects of law enforcement, such as firearms,
special training (domestic violence, etc.), school resource,
community watch, community relations etc.; ensures that officers
are properly certified and maintains certification records;
coordinates FTO program.
- Oversees utilization of law enforcement administration
software; monitors criminal case, incident, and violation data
entry and maintenance; ensures timely updating of case final
disposition; delivers staff training related to software methods,
procedures and practices.
- Directs ongoing investigations; oversees technical services and
evidence functions; directs or performs criminal investigations;
assigns cases for investigation; monitors case progress and
approves final disposition; develops and maintains intelligence
information; conducts in-depth investigations of criminal
activities; processes scene of crime; finds, identifies, marks and
preserves evidence; questions witnesses and victims; prepares all
necessary reports; coordinates narcotics intelligence and
tips.
- May assist investigations on major felony crimes; works closely
with Detective and/or Assistant Police Chief in solving difficult
cases.
- Performs surveillance; obtains search warrants; works closely
with Town and/or District attorney concerning legalities involved
in certain cases, arrests; contacts other agencies and law
enforcement jurisdictions to exchange information, including but
not limited to military, NCIC, FBI, DEA, ATF and other criminal
history or intelligence resources; performs activities related to
the enforcement of the Controlled Substance Act.
- Reviews cases being prepared for trial with emphasis on the
evidentiary and legal issues crucial to successful prosecution.
Prepares detailed reports of activities and investigations made;
consults with prosecutors and prepares case reports for court
action; testifies in court. Assists in obtaining, enhancing,
preparing, or presenting exhibits or other evidence in court as
required.
- Acts as shift/field supervisor and coordinates shift
activities; performs as a working supervisor; monitors shift
personnel in the performance of their duties and conducts
performance evaluations; makes recommendations which affect job
status such as retention, advancement, and discipline.
- Patrols town to prevent and suppress crime and enforce federal
and state laws and town ordinances; apprehends criminals in the act
of or after the act of a crime; provides public assistance to
residents; patrols certain areas to detect violations of the law;
serves warrants, summons and subpoenas; makes arrests and
transports offenders to jail; attends court and gives
testimony.
- Reviews all reports and citations generated; monitors reports
and logs for the patrol functions of such things as cases handled
and property recovered.
- Responds to calls for assistance, secures crime scenes for
evidence searches; makes investigation and interviews complainants,
witnesses, and interrogates suspects; controls traffic and enforces
traffic laws and ordinances; directs traffic, assists motorists,
issues citations and warnings for DUIs, moving violation and
investigates accidents involving motor vehicles; prepares and
submits accident, offense, arrests and related reports as
necessary.
- May serve as tactical team leader or direct team
operations.
- When available, provides backup for officers (24 hours a
day).
- Subject to on-call supervisor status.
- Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED plus specialized training
provided through formal academic course, formal supervisory
training provided through in-service, professional workshops, or
P.O.S.T., and possess a Colorado P.O.S.T or provisional
certification; AND Five (5) years of progressively responsible law
enforcement experience; OR an equivalent combination of education
and experience.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of legal environment associated with
police operations; modern law enforcement principles, procedures,
techniques, and equipment; applicable Federal, State, County laws,
and Municipal ordinances and departmental rules and regulations.
Working knowledge of hazardous waste classifications and emergency
procedures related to control, containment, and confinement;
principles of supervision; federal, state, county, and town
ordinances; principles of law enforcement operations; investigative
procedures and practices; legal liabilities associated with arrest,
use of force, and law enforcement; court room procedures and laws
of evidence.
Skill in the art of diplomacy and creative problem solving; the
proper use and care of firearms and familiar with the operation of
other tactical police equipment; the management of sensitive law
enforcement issues and interdepartmental conflicts; basic CPR,
First Aid, and emergency vehicle operation.
Ability to react effectively in emergency and stress situations;
exhibit imagination, initiative and problem-solving capability in
coping with a variety of law enforcement situations; demonstrate
leadership and management abilities; follow standard safety
practices and procedures common to law enforcement work; perform
work requiring good physical condition; communicate effectively,
verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working
relationships with employees, other agencies and the public.
Keywords: Town of Pagosa Springs, Santa Fe , Police Sergeant, Other , pagosa springs, New Mexico
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