Job Title:	Police Sergeant	Wage/Hour Status:	Exempt
Reports To:	Chief of Police	Pay Grade:
Dept./School:	Police Department	Date Revised:	March 2006
Primary Purpose:
	Provide first line supervision to police field, investigative and training operations, and to personally perform investigative, field, and administrative duties. Responsible for supervision of personnel and the administrative duties for an assigned unit, in addition to performing the full range of duties of a police officer. Maintain and enforce municipal, county, and state ordinances and laws as well as policies, directives, and standards of the district.
Qualifications:
	Education/Certification:
	High School or GED Bachelor's degree, preferred Degree in law enforcement or criminal justice, preferred Texas Police Officer License with an Advanced Certificate issued by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education (TCLEOSE) Valid Texas driver's license
	Special Knowledge/Skills:
	Knowledge of overall operations of a police department Knowledge of criminal investigation, police report writing, criminal law, and computer skills Training in subduing offenders, including use of firearms and handcuffs Bondable as required by Texas Education Code 37.081(h) Strong communication, public relations and interpersonal skills Ability to quickly analyze situations and adopt effective course of action Knowledge of writing clear and concise reports Demonstrate keen power of observation and memory Ability to work well with youth and adults
	Experience:
	Two years law enforcement experience with impeccable performance record
Major Responsibilities and Duties:
	Law Enforcement:
	1. Ensure enforcement of all laws including municipal ordinance, county ordinances, and state laws within board policy and the jurisdiction of the district. 2. Investigation of criminal activities that occur within the jurisdiction of the district or support other agencies conducting investigation. 3. Use sound judgment and work with a minimum of supervision. 4. Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and evidence; deal effectively with simultaneous activities. Quickly analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
	Department Management:
	5. Supervision of personnel and administrative duties for an assigned unit, section and/or team including the coordination of equipment, staffing and management of the section budget. 6. Assist in supervising and evaluating performance of all police officers and civilian staff in the implementation of and adherence to all departmental rules and regulations. 7. Work cooperatively with other staff to develop and implement proactive security programs, gang management plans, and other safety programs. 8. May be assigned to an administrative area or to command shift personnel during a specific watch to direct duties and activities associated with law enforcement. 9. Be aware of recent court rulings pertaining to police activity and ensure compliance of district police officers to minimize liability.
	Safety
	10. Assist in developing procedures for the safe handling and use of firearms. 11. Administer first aid. 12. Follows procedures of criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension of juvenile's, arrest and custody of persons and juvenile's committing misdemeanors and felonies. 13. Know rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in traffic and criminal cases. 14. Effectively communicate with and elicit information from upset and irate citizens.
	Personnel Management:
	15. Assist in the supervision and scheduling of police officers and staff assigned. 16. Make sound recommendations relative to personnel selection, placement, transfer, retention, and dismissal.
	Administration::
	17. Maintain property room for storage of weapons, contraband, etc., confiscated on district policy. 18. Ensure that department operations are cost effective and funds are well managed. 19. Compile budgets and cost estimates based on documented department needs. 20. Recommend policies to improve the department. 21. Compile, maintain, and file all reports, records, and other documents required.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
	Supervise police officers, and civilian staff.
Equipment Used:
	District vehicles, firearms, handcuffs, alarm systems, security equipment, personal computer, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine. Drive district truck/automobile.
Working Conditions:
	Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:
	Strenuous walking, standing, and climbing; ability to operate a motor vehicle; specific hearing and visual requirements; ability to control sudden violent or extreme physical acts of others and exhibit rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. May be subject to adverse and hazardous working conditions, including violent and armed confrontations. Work outdoors in varying climate conditions; drive in different areas of district at odd hours; on call 24 hours a day.