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Patrol Sergeant
2 months ago
Summary
Starting pay range: $ per hour
Under general direction of the Chief of Police, supervises law enforcement activities of sworn or civilian subordinate personnel and performs full range of police duties as necessary.
- Works on a rotating shifts, supervising police officers and other assigned staff in their duties.
- Supervises the scheduling and coordinating of shift changes.
- Reviews a variety of police related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others for completeness and accuracy.
- Supervises and evaluates officers' arrests based on circumstances and evidence.
- Makes day-to-day assignments as required by the needs of the department.
- Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation.
Develops new approaches to investigate crimes and problems in the community.
- Notifies the Patrol Lieutenant and the Chief of Police of major crimes or high priority, high profile incidents within the area.
- Maintains contact with all police personnel to coordinate efforts of members at the scene of major investigations, provides assistance to q request for mutual aid, and provides general information about Department activities.
- Maintains contact with the general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police activities, as assigned.
- Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination or advancement of employees.
Schedules employees, assigns work and monitors progress; guides, trains and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; writes and conducts performance evaluations.
- Ensures manpower and other resources are utilized effectively to solve crimes, reduce criminal activity and improve safety with the City.
- Supervises the activities of multiple officers on varied shifts and assignments.
- Reviewing, approving, and submitting reports and other documents submitted by officers.
- Monitor, review and initially approve time reporting and leave requests for assigned officers.
- Provides interpretation and guidance regarding department, city, state and federal policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and laws.
- Provides briefings to personnel on a regular basis to provide information on current issues.
- Maintains material, equipment and vehicle usage and maintenance records.
- Performs the field duties of a commissioned officer within the police department.
Responds to calls for service as needed, including intervening in disputes, investigating cases, writing reports, issues citations, and making arrests.
- Testifies in court proceedings as required.
- May write grants to secure funding for various police department programs and equipment needs as assigned.
- Represents the department in community events, meetings and programs.
Attends professional organization meetings as assigned by the Chief of Police.
- Orders department equipment and supplies as needed.
- Takes proper safety precautions, anticipates unsafe circumstances and acts accordingly to prevent accidents.
- Responsible for safety of self, others, materials and equipment.
Uses all required safety equipment.
- Assists the Chief of Police with directing and implementing departmental policies and procedures.
- Undertakes, understands and values the concept of community oriented policing as outlined in the departmental vision, mission and core values and holds subordinates accountable for delivery of services.
- Coordinates crime prevention activities and community policing.
- Performs related duties as required by the Chief of Police to meet the needs of the City.
- May be required to work overtime.
- May supervise the following special programs or teams: Firing Range, Field Training Officer Program or others as assigned by the Patrol Lieutenant or the Chief of Police.
Qualifications and Requirements
JOB QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Skill, Knowledge and Ability:
- Working knowledge of modern law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques and equipment, applicable laws and ordinances.
- Ability to recognize and analyze a variety of police concerns and make recommendations.
- Knowledge of pursuit driving policies and skills and arrest control procedures.
- Ability to qualify quarterly for firearms proficiency.
- Working knowledge of computers with the ability to write correspondence that conforms to a prescribed style and format.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, various agencies and general public.
- Working knowledge of computers and the ability to learn and utilize software applications for work processing, spreadsheets, databases and other current technology.
- Mathematical skills related to essential job functions.
- Ability to respond effectively to common inquires or complaints from citizens, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.
Ability to effectively present information to management, departmental personnel and citizens.
- Knowledge of personnel practices and procedures to be able to supervise, mentor and train employees.
- Knowledge of law enforcement safety policies and procedures and the ability to maintain a strong safety culture within the department.
- Ability to maintain moral integrity and physical fitness standards required by the department.
Education, Certifications and Experience: Minimum of five (5) years' experience as a police officer (not including training time). Minimum of two (2) years' experience with the Fort Lupton Police Department for internal candidates. Minimum of two (2) years' experience in leadership and/or training for external candidates.
College degree in criminal justice or related field of study preferred. Colorado POST (Peace Officer Standards and Testing) certification. Colorado Driver's License.
CCIC/CBI (Colorado Bureau of Investigations) certification. Notary Public of the State of Colorado.
Working Environment, Physical Activities:
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to balance, sit, stand, reach, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, demonstrate manual dexterity, grasp, talk, hear and see.
- The employee sometimes is required to stay alert during prolonged periods of stationary or repeated activity, and to remain calm during stressful and possibly life threatening situations.
- Information dealt with may be graphic and upsetting.
- Environment exposure to outside elements, with walking, running and driving in inclement weather.
- Exposure to extreme temperatures, irritant gasses, vibration, heights, confined spaces and emergency driving.
- Unconventional work hours, including call-outs, nights, weekends and holidays.
Other Qualifications:
- Reside within sixty minutes commuting time from the Police Station.
- External candidates who are hired must successfully complete patrol officer field training and the Sergeant mentorship program prior to appointment as a patrol Sergeant.
Supplemental Information
The City of Fort Lupton supplies a robust and diverse benefit package to reach a wide range of needs: Medical, Dental, Vision HSA with employer contribution
FSA 414(H) with employer contribution and optional pre or post-tax 457 (b) Telehealth option for employees/spouses/dependents
Aflac options Employee Assistance Programs (EAP) Wellness incentives, including but not limited to employee's free rec center membership
Education reimbursement Pet Insurance Credential and bi-lingual pay incentive
Employer-paid Group Life & AD&D Employer-paid Short and Long Term Disability
Voluntary Life & AD&D (For self, spouse, and dependents) The City of Fort Lupton is an equal opportunity employer. We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.
It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission. You may learn more about the City of Fort Lupton at
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