Police_Sergeant_7331_-_Job_Description.doc
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This is a job description document for the Police Sergeant position (Title Code 7331) with the City of Gainesville, Florida, created in conjunction with a promotional testing process for sworn members of the Gainesville Police Department. The position is a supervisory and investigative role responsible for protecting life and property through law enforcement activities. Essential functions include planning and supervising subordinate personnel, conducting criminal and crash investigations, supervising evidence collection, performing administrative duties, facilitating training, conducting patrols and field activities, and maintaining equipment and facilities. Non-essential functions include crowd control at public events, assisting in departmental training, acting in higher-ranking capacities during absences, and enforcing workplace policies. Candidates must be current Police Corporals with the Gainesville Police Department who have held that rank for at least one year immediately preceding application and must possess Florida Department of Law Enforcement Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Basic Law Enforcement Certification and a valid Florida Driver's License.
The position requires considerable knowledge of police work principles, practices, and techniques; laws, ordinances, and departmental regulations; traffic control and criminal investigation practices; and evidence preservation methods. Essential skills include proficiency with firearms and motor vehicles, ability to plan and supervise subordinate work, capacity to analyze situations and respond appropriately under emergency conditions, and effective oral and written communication. The work involves physical demands including lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, potential exposure to hazardous materials, shift work requirements, and performance of tasks in varying climatic conditions and around heavy vehicular traffic. The position is designed as part of a broader City of Gainesville initiative seeking proposals for promotional testing processes covering the ranks of Corporal, Sergeant, and Lieutenant within the police department.
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CITY OF GAINESVILLE
Title Code: 7331
Job Description
10/1/2007
POLICE SERGEANT
POLICE SERGEANT- Page 2
Title Code: 7331
Job Description
10/1/2207
NATURE OF WORK
This is responsible supervisory and investigative police work protecting life and property through enforcement of laws and ordinances.
CLASSIFICATION STANDARDS
Positions allocated to this classification report to a designated supervisor and work under limited supervision. Work in this class is distinguished from higher classes by its limited administrative responsibility and from lower classes by its supervisory responsibility and advanced investigative skills.
EXAMPLES OF WORK**
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Plans, deploys, and supervises the work of subordinate personnel.
Supervises the use and maintenance of assigned equipment and work stations including those of subordinate personnel.
Performs administrative functions. Relays and explains special orders and other job-related information to subordinates.
Monitors personnel performance and activities, reporting any breach of duty or inefficiency.
Supervises and facilitates subordinate’s training.
Effectively interacts and communicates with the public.
Assists in preparation of division’s/section’s/unit’s budget.
Supervises and applies federal, state and local laws.
Effectively participates in court-related processes.
Supervises and assists subordinate personnel with criminal and crash investigations.
Supervises and facilitates the security of crash and crime scenes, and the collection and submission of evidence.
Notifies superiors of major crimes and disturbances and takes necessary action.
Reports dangers, hazards to appropriate City department.
Supervises and conducts interviews, interrogations and statement acquisitions.
Supervises and participates in searches, seizures and arrests.
Supervises and conducts patrols and other field activities.
Supervises and conducts security and escort duties.
Renders first aid.
Inspects equipment and appearance of subordinate personnel.
Attends work on a continuous and regular basis.
NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Maintains order or disperses unruly crowds at parades or other public gatherings.
Assists in training departmental personnel and in analyzing statistical and other data related to police operations.
Acts for others of higher rank during their absence.
May frequently chauffeur other employees, depending upon assignment and work location.
May be required to transport, mix, handle, or use hazardous materials ( other than cans of gasoline, batteries, pumping fuel or access to normal janitorial cleaning materials) or may be responsible for facilities or equipment carrying current, fluid or gas that could endanger the public or other employees.
May be responsible for enforcing the drug policy, based on physical location and organizational structure.
May be required to supervise employees for purposes of the Drug Free Workplace Program, depending on job assignment and work location.
May be required to work with, or have access to information or documents pertaining to criminal investigations, especially those dealing with drug-related activity.
Will be required to respond under emergency conditions.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Candidate must be a current Police Corporal with the Gainesville Police Department and have held that rank for at least one year immediately preceding application.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATES
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s Basic Law Enforcement Certification required at time of application.
Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission’s Advanced and/or Specialized Law Enforcement Courses/ Certification.
Valid Florida Driver’s License required.
NOTES
Work requires physical strength and agility sufficient to safely perform all essential job functions, including the ability to lift, carry, push, or pull 50 pounds without assistance.
Work may require performing tasks in and around heavy vehicular traffic.
Work may require performance of tasks outdoors under varying climatic conditions.
Shift work required.
Refer to departmental job requirements for additional information.
SELECTION FACTORS
Considerable knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of police work.
Considerable knowledge of laws and ordinances and departmental regulations.
Considerable knowledge of practices and techniques of traffic control and criminal investigation.
Considerable knowledge of rules and methods of evidence preservation.
Considerable knowledge of City and County geography.
Skill in use and care of firearms, motor vehicles, and other equipment.
Ability to plan, assign, and review work of subordinates.
Ability to train and supervise subordinates.
Ability to analyze situations quickly and determine appropriate course of action.
Ability to cope with situations in a firm, courteous, tactful, impartial manner with respect for the rights of others.
Ability to react quickly and calmly under emergency conditions and coordinate work of subordinates in emergencies.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain security and confidentiality.
Human Resources Department: Original on file in Human Resources / 9/24/2009
Date
** This section of the job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities of the position. The omission of a specific job function does not absolve an employee from being required to perform additional tasks incidental to or inherent in the job.
REVISION DATE: 12/1/94; 04/04/95; 05/20/97; 8/4/97; 8/20/99; 5/17/01; 05/09/05; 10/1/07
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