What are the responsibilities and job description for the Patrol Sergeant - INTERNAL ONLY position at Box Elder County?
Class Title: Patrol Sergeant
Department: Sheriff’s Department
Division: Patrol
Revision Date: July 2023
FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt
GRADE: Deputy Pay Scale
GENERAL PURPOSE
Performs supervisory and technical work as a field supervisor of a patrol shift to serve and protect the people of Box Elder County.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Patrol Lieutenant.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Exercises general supervision over the deputies in the patrol division.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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Exercises supervision over assigned officers; coordinates their activities and assists in the performance of their duties.
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Provides field supervision of officers; ascertains whether orders or instructions are efficiently carried out and that officer’s performance is satisfactory; follows up on complaints involving shift officers, reports any insubordination or misconduct to Lieutenant or Chief Deputy. Completes IA (internal affairs) investigations as assigned to include but not limited to letters of counsel, caution, warning, discipline and corrective action plans or, recommendations to Administration of more severe discipline up to and including termination.
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Prepares letters of praise and/or commendable actions and accomplishments and ensures the placement of those in the personnel file.
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Carries out routine duties including report writing and checking daily work logs turned in by patrol officers; keeps a log for the patrol division and cases handled, vehicle maintenance; property recovered; monitors in car and body worn camera recordings; compiles any required reports on the above.
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Prepares duty roster and schedules for all patrol officers by organizing shift changes, schedules; patrols Box Elder County to prevent and suppress crime and to enforce federal, state and county laws and ordinances. Completes performance evaluations.
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Apprehends criminals in the act of or after the act of a crime; performs criminal investigation and provides public assistance to the residents of Box Elder County; drives vehicle or patrols on foot; serves summonses and subpoenas.
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Fills in for officers and works rotating shifts when necessary. Supervises and assists officers in obtaining necessary training.
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Assists and directs officers in initial and follow-up investigations of misdemeanor and felony cases while in Patrol status. Reviews and approves case reports before they are submitted to superiors.
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Performs functions and duties of Deputy I and Deputy II when needed.
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Performs other law enforcement duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
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Three (3) years of related college level course work, or comparable experience.
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Applicant must hold the rank of Deputy III, Detective, or Patrol Corporal with a minimum of one (1) year of patrol experience with the Box Elder County Sheriff’s Office.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Working knowledge of modern law enforcement procedures, techniques and equipment; working knowledge of applicable federal, state and county laws and ordinances; considerable knowledge of applicable department rules and regulations; extensive knowledge of the County's geography.
Ability to plan and organize the work of assigned subordinates; ability to observe situations, record them and react quickly and calmly; ability to deal effectively and courteously with fellow officers and the public; ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; ability to act with impartiality; ability to perform work requiring good physical condition.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk or run; use hands to finger, handle or operate objects, controls, or tools; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; negotiate up and down stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste and smell. You may be required to subdue unruly prisoners or arrestees.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Required to participate in the Physical Testing that is held twice a year. This testing will consist of either an obstacle course or standard testing utilizing Utah POST Exit Standards as the guideline.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (Certificates, Licenses, etc.)
Must be Utah State POST certified as a Law Enforcement Officer.
Must have a minimum of 40 hours POST training each year.
Must have a valid Utah Driver's License.
Must be able to perform essential functions of job.
No record of criminal activity or drug use.
No serious disciplinary actions within the previous 12 months.
SELECTION GUIDELINES
Formal application; related skills; rating of training and experience; background check; written examination; final interview with promotional authority.