Patrol

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under the direct supervision of the assigned Division Commander, the Sergeant is responsible for the operation of an assigned component of the Office, including direct supervision of Deputies, Control Technicians, Detectives, and support personnel

ESSENTIAL DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES / QUALIFICATIONS

Community Understanding :

• Acts as a Role Model for County Values
• Understands the role of Clear Creek County in providing service to its citizens and visitors.

Develops Relationships :

• Shares appropriate information openly
• Relates to different types of people respectfully
• Builds on-going trust with others

Sergeant Specific :

• Meets with persons having concerns regarding the operations of the Office to answer their concerns or document them for further action
• Provides timely, clear and concise information to those having a need / right to know

COMMUNICATION

Written and Verbal Communication :

• Utilizes a clear and concise writing style
• Fills out forms and reports correctly
• Speaks clearly and can be easily understood

Listening :

• Identifies the tone and meaning of what others are trying to say
• Provides accurate feedback about what others are saying
• Analyzes actual needs

Sergeant Specific :

• Researches, prepares and presents required reports and completed staff work
• Conducts / reviews personnel investigations and makes recommendations consistent with policies and procedures

TEAMWORK AND RESPECT

Teamwork / Respect :

• Demonstrates an interest in what others have to say by listening to other's ideas fully and waiting for others to understand before proceeding toward a solution
• Works to build relationships / rapport with other team members both within the work group, the division, the department and across departments
• Puts the success of the team ahead of personal goals or interests and appreciates and encourages team members

Sergeant Specific :

• Provides direct supervision, guidance, and training of police personnel
• Oversees employee development through regular review of the processes and practices by which employees achieve Department and personal goals and objectives
• Works in a collaborative manner with peers and other members of the Supervisory and Management Group
• Serves as Acting Captain when designated to do so

COMPETENCE, SAFETY AND RISK MANAGEMENT

Innovation / Competence

• Learns from past mistakes
• Accepts responsibility and is accountable for own mistakes
• Works safely in completion of assignments

Sergeant Specific

• Provides direct guidance in administrative matters as necessary
• Takes an active part in the generation of the budget for the division
• Mains an awareness of the activities of the division and his subordinates
• Conducts regular inspections on the quality of the work product generated by those under his / her command as a quality control measure
• Conducts daily inspections of the physical plant of the police department and takes appropriate measures to rectify any problems noted
• Keeps abreast of any changes in policy, methods, regulations, standards, equipment / supply needs, etc., and communicates same to appropriate personnel

CREATIVITY, ACHIEVEMENT AND HONESTY

Integrity / Honesty

• Admits when the answer is not known
• Asks for help when needed
• Respects the confidentiality of information or concerns of others

Creativity

• Stands up for own point of view in a positive manner
• Experiments and is willing to try new solutions to problems

Sergeant Specific

• Prepares and review evaluations of subordinates in conformance with established personnel rules
• Reviews staffing levels and equipment to ensure efficient and effective utilization of resources

OTHER DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

Miscellaneous

Performs all other related duties as assigned

Supervisory

• Provides direct supervision, guidance, and training of Sheriff's Office personnel
• Oversees employee development through regular review of the processes and practices by which employees achieve Office and personal goals and objectives
• Serves as Acting Captain when designated to do so

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Provides timely, clear and concise information to those having a need / right to know
• Demonstrates knowledge of the laws, ordinances, standards and regulations pertaining to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position
• Represents the County in a positive and professional manner
• Prepares financial records and reports and forecasts budget and capital expenditures for the Office
• Communicates effectively with individuals and groups from a wide variety of educational and cultural backgrounds
• Completes, processes and maintains a variety of records, charts and logs that are required in the performance of daily operations
• Makes effective presentations and discusses problems and possible solutions as required
• Interprets and applies relative policies and procedures and plans, implements and evaluates effectiveness of personnel and operating procedures
• Supervises, coordinates and plans daily activities of subordinates effectively
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of the policies, procedures, methods and activities of the Police Department as they pertain to the responsibilities of the Police Sergeant
• Utilizes thorough knowledge of the methods of criminal investigation and those processes involved
• Applies knowledge of Federal, State and local laws which apply to law enforcement
• Demonstrates thorough and comprehensive knowledge of all areas of law enforcement techniques, criminal behavior, legal rights, and other pertinent matters of law enforcement
• Displays knowledge of the principles of organization, management, planning, development, and implementation of responsibilities as they relate to the activities of the position
• Schedules daily activities and establishes short and long term priorities on order to meet established goals
• Uses independent judgment and discretion in supervising subordinates, handling emergency situations, determining and formulating procedures, resolving problems, and advising the Sheriff, Undersheriff, Captain and BOCC in regards to Public Safety and related matters

EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING

Associate's degree in Police Science, Law enforcement, Criminology or related field with experience of two years as or in a position equivalent to Police Corporal, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities;

a bachelor's degree will be preferred

• Must possess a valid driver's license
• Must be P.O.S.T. certified

MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY USED

• Automobile
• Firearms
• Handcuffs
• Aerosol irritant spray
• Car and handheld radios
• Police impact weapons
• Computer
• Breath test equipment
• Flashlight
• Tape recorder
• Typewriter
• Copier
• Tele

WORKING ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of law enforcement machinery and equipment
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for sedentary work
• Work involves climbing, bending and stooping for short periods of time
• Requires the ability to speak and / or signal people to convey or exchange information; includes giving instructions and assignments to co-workers;

includes the receiving of information and instructions from supervisor

• Ability to talk to diverse groups outside the agency
• Requires the ability to read a variety of documents and reports including arrest reports, face sheets reports, continuation pages, personal descriptor sheets,
• crime descriptive sheets, crime descriptor sheets, runaway / missing person reports, vehicle impound reports, tickets, supplement reports, contact cards, witness statements and mental health hold
• Requires the ability to prepare those items listed above and custody reports, DWI reports, fingerprint cards, work requests, property records, film records, parental notifications and evidence cards using prescribed format and conforming to all rules of punctuation, grammar, diction and style
• Must be able to speak with poise, voice control and confidence
• Has the ability to apply principles of rational systems as applied to law enforcement to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of not always concrete but often very abstract probable cause situations where only limited standardization exists;

to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule form

• Must be able to use and interpret law enforcement, medical and personnel terminology and language
• Requires the ability to utilize mathematical formulas; to add and subtract totals; to multiply and divide; to determine percentages and decimals;

to utilize the basic principles of high school algebra and trigonometry; and to determine time and weight

• Requires the ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape and identify weapons
• Requires the ability to run, coordinate hands and eyes in using firearms and related law enforcement machinery, equipment and tools;

to operate motor vehicles

• Requires the ability to handle a variety of items, law enforcement equipment, control knobs, switches, etc. Must have high levels of eye / hand / foot coordination
• Requires the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color
• Must be adaptable to performing under moderate stress when confronted with an emergency
• Requires the ability to talk and / or hear (talking-expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken words; hearing-perceiving nature of sounds by ear)
• May be exposed to heat, cold, odors, toxic agents, noise, vibrations, smoke, wetness, humidity, dusts, disease, explosives, intense light, electrical currents, or violence

POSSIBLE HEALTH RISKS SPECIFIC TO THIS POSITION

This position has been determined to be an EXTREME exposure risk to "biohazards" associated with blood-borne pathogens HIV (aids), HAV (Hepatitis A) virus, HBV (hepatitis B) virus, and air-borne transmissions of TB (tuberculosis).

Members are advised that exposure to a "biohazard" may result in severe illness or death. Members are required by Department policy to use protective equipment and clothing.

Inoculation may be required to prevent or treat exposures to "biohazards". The County provides inoculation of HAV, HBV, (Testing for TB) Chickenpox, Tdap (Tetanus, Diptheria, & Pertussis), Meningococcal, MMR (Measles, Mumps & Rubella), and Influenza.

Some vaccinations are only required once in a life time, and you may be required to show documentation of the vaccine. Employees who decline to be vaccinated will need to sign a Declination

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of requirements, duties and responsibilities.

Clear Creek County provides reasonable job-related accommodations for disabled persons.

Compensation details : 90648-135972

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Last updated : 2024-02-23