DEFINITION:  This position is responsible for supervising the work of assigned law enforcement personnel. A Police Sergeant may be assigned in any of the four divisions within the Police Department to include specialized positions of Professional Standards, Quartermaster, Investigations, Training, Planning/Administrative Support, Traffic Enforcement, or as designated by the Chief of Police.

REPORTS TO:  The Police Lieutenant assigns work in terms of very general instructions.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Supervises and trains subordinate officers; ensures productivity, compliance
with policies, effective performance evaluation, and individual skill
development; maintains employee files and records; evaluates individual and group
training records.

• Maintains warrant, subpoena, and other court papers; maintains key control for
police building and vehicles; maintains department and City Hall security.

• Inspects personnel and vehicles for equipment condition; supervises the 
provision of equipment to assigned officers.

• Supervises drug investigations at the patrol level and oversees Operations
Plans for officer and information drug buys; installs and operations
electronic surveillance equipment.

• Monitors calls for service; assists officers on calls for service requiring
special directions or supplemental resources; supervises evidence collection
and management; supervises criminal and traffic accident investigations; serves
as Field Commander in emergency situations.

• Reviews and ensures accuracy and completeness of investigative, supplemental,
and accident reports; reviews and assigns cases to patrol officers; reviews
search warrants for accuracy and completeness.

• Prepares Pre-Paid plans; conducts after action raid debriefings; supervises the
execution of search warrants.

• Responds to citizen complaints, concerns, and calls for service; investigates
complaints and makes recommendations where appropriate.

• Prepares reports to identify crime areas, provide intelligence, analyze traffic
enforcement needs, develop action plans, and document operations.

• Coordinates and provides effective oral presentations related to crime prevention
techniques to the general public.

• Utilizes crime data to develop programs and strategies.

• Schedules assigned personnel to ensure sufficient resources.

• Coordinates activities with external agencies.

• Oversees and coordinates field training of new personnel; ensures trainee
evaluations are properly completed and submitted; prepares remedial 
training plans.

• Informs the news media of major events and police activities.

• Testifies in court.

• Oversees the daily operations of the evidence section, ass assigned; directs
the recording, storage, examination, and return or destruction of evidence.

• Oversees the daily operations of the District Court Room as assigned.

• Oversees the management of department vehicles and equipment, as
assigned; identifies equipment needs, acquires bids, makes purchases, and
distributes equipment; serves as liaison to the Fleet Maintenance Division.

• Oversees and maintains the case management system for complaint, vehicle 
pursuit,search incidents, firearm discharge, and subject resistance cases as assigned.

• Develops written training plans, standard operating procedures, and general
orders regarding professional standards as assigned.

• Supervises and assists in the investigation of major crimes, as assigned;
makes case assignments for Criminal Investigation Division personnel.

• Directs the training of department personnel, as assigned; coordinates in-
service training; coordinates and supervises the Field Training Officer
Program; maintains all department training records.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Has attained the position of Corporal within the Rocky Mount Police Department and successfully completed the training period prior to the application deadline.

• Applicants must meet education/training criteria:

• Possess an associate degree from an accredited post-secondary institution, or 

• Completed 60 semester hours from an accredited post-secondary institution towards a bachelor’s degree, or

• Possess or has met the qualifications and applied for, an Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate from the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission, by the posted application deadline.

• Knowledge and level of competency commonly associated with completion of specialized training in the field of work. Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the work of subordinate positions to be able to answer questions and resolve problems.

• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

• Ability to meet current requirements set forth by the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission to maintain a law enforcement certification in North Carolina.

• Not have been suspended or demoted because of disciplinary action within one year of the application deadline. The 12-month suspension/demotion period begins on the date that the suspension/demotion is ordered/recommended by the Chief of Police and ends on the application deadline for program.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and local laws and ordinances.

• Knowledge of law enforcement vehicles, equipment, tools, and technology.

• Knowledge of law enforcement accreditation standards.

• Knowledge of the criminal investigation tools and techniques.

• Knowledge of department training requirements.

• Knowledge of City and department purchasing and inventory control policies.

• Skill in the interpretation and application of federal, state, and local policies, codes, and
laws.

• Skill in the supervision of personnel.

• Skill in analyzing problems and identifying solutions.

• Skill in preparing clear and accurate reports.

• Skill in establishing cooperative and productive working relationships.

• Skill in evaluating and establishing written policies and procedures.

• Skill in setting priorities for competing projects.

• Skill in performing mathematical calculations.

• Skill in operating computers and other standard office equipment.

• Skill in interpersonal relations.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS: The Police Lieutenant assigns work in terms of very general instructions. The supervisor spot-checks completed work for compliance with procedures and the nature and propriety of the final results.

GUIDELINES:  Guidelines include local, state, and federal laws; City ordinances; City administrative and personnel policies; Police Department General Orders; department policy memoranda; Police Department Rules of Conduct and Duty; and North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application. 

COMPLEXITY:  The work consists of varied administrative, supervisory, and law enforcement duties. Strict regulations and potentially life-threatening situations contribute to the complexity of the position.

SCOPE AND EFFECT:  The purpose of this position is to supervise and participate in the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws. Success in this position contributes to the enforcement of local, state, and federal laws and to the effectiveness of department operations.

PERSONAL CONTACTS: Contacts are typically with other City staff; elected and appointed officials; court officials; members of the news media; crime victims; and suspects, prisoners, and inmates.

PURPOSE OF CONTACTS: Contacts are typically to give or exchange information, resolve problems, provide services, motivate and influence persons, and justify or settle matters.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The work is typically performed while driving, sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, and uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:  The work is typically performed in an office and outdoors. The employee may be exposed to potentially life-threatening situations. The work requires the use of specialized law enforcement protective devices.

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY: This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.