Police Sergeant

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Serve as a first-line supervisor to ensure the effective operation of the District Police Department by leading, supervising, managing, training, evaluating, and assisting direct report sworn peace officers and other non-sworn personnel.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Certification:

Possession of valid Texas Driver’s License with a good driving record High School Diploma or G.E.D. Possession of TCOLE Peace Officer Certification Applicant must pass an extensive criminal background investigation Applicant may be required to successfully complete a polygraph exam, physical exam,

drug screen, and psychological exam

Successful attainment of TCOLE Peace Officer Advanced Proficiency Certificate or higher preferred Possession of valid Texas Driver’s License

Special Knowledge/Skills:

Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the criminal investigation process Demonstrated experience or knowledge of the rules and procedures of criminal evidence handling and security Ability to interpret policy, written directives, and applicable statutory laws and rules, and case law to insure proper application and compliance by direct reports Ability to effectively supervise a large detail of sworn officers and security officers in the implementation of operational plans for response to safety, security, and traffic management needs of large scale events Demonstrated experience or knowledge of proper allocation of personnel and resources in response to changing workload needs

Preferred Minimum Experience

Minimum of four (4) continuous years of sworn law enforcement experience Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Patrol Officer in Field Operations/Patrol Division Minimum of two (2) continuous years of supervisory experience Bachelor degree from an accredited university in criminal justice (or related liberal arts field), education, or business may substitute for above preferred experience Successful completion of TCOLE Course 3702-Field Training Officer Successful completion of TCOLE Course 1014-Basic Instructor Successful completion of TCOLE Course 3737-New Supervisor Successful completion of TCOLE Course 4064 – SBLE Training or Equivalent Course All Preferred above listed TCOLE Courses must be obtained within 6 months after new position assignment

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervise assigned sworn personnel; approximately five (5) to seven (7) sworn peace officers Indirectly supervise assigned non-sworn personnel; approximately three (3) to five (5) public safety officers Offer guidance, direction, and support to sworn personnel on calls for service and assist with answering calls for service and initial investigations as needed Ensure quality control/assurance of all work conducted by direct reports Evaluate/appraise job performance of employees to ensure effectiveness Ensure strict adherence to standards in the areas of attendance, performance, and conduct of department personnel Assist with the development, implementation, and administration of corrective action or

improvement plans to ensure exemplary safety and security operations

Personnel Management

Develop, communicate, and implement sound recommendations relative to scheduling, placement, assignment, retention, commendation, discipline, and dismissal of department personnel Assist with recruiting, training/professional development of department personnel

Policy, Reports, and Law

Implement and ensure compliance with laws and regulations established by federal and state law, State Board of Education rule, and local board policy in the area of safety and security. Ensure compliance with department/district written directives, policy, and standard operating procedures by all department personnel Investigate possible deficiencies in the areas of attendance, performance, and conduct on the part of department personnel Develop and present reports related to crime stats, employee work performance, and department response to issues of safety and security in the district

Community Relations

Identify district/department/community needs related to campus/district safety and security, and develop, coordinate, implement, and support activities that address those identified needs Collaborate with district staff, principals, and assistant principals to coordinate department response to concerns of safety and security on campuses Serve as liaison between campus administration and direct reports and department administrative personnel Collaborate with parents, community members, law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, social service agencies/organizations, to coordinate efforts to address concerns of safety and security within the district

Miscellaneous Responsibilities

Assist with investigation of criminal offenses and may carry a caseload in support of the criminal investigations detective Perform other duties as assigned by Chief of Police or his/her designee

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental Demands

Maintain emotional control under stress Protracted or irregular hours of work

Physical Demands

Constantly sits, sees, speaks, drives, writes by hand Frequently stands, walks, kneels, crouches, squats, twists body Infrequently crawls, climbs, runs, fights and wrestles, lifts light to heavy objects Repetitive hand motions and prolonged use of computers and keyboards

Environmental Demands

Exposure to normal office environment

Exposure to outside environment to include heat, cold, and inclement weather

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