Police Sergeant - Rotational

Provide safety and security to citizens within the community through supervising and coordinating the activities of police officers' patrol, investigations and other specialized duties on an assigned shift or sector.

The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification.  Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of   the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Supervises sworn police officers on assigned shift or in assigned sector; prioritizes and assigns tasks and projects; disciplines, trains and evaluates officers.

Supervises and participates in critical incidents, tactical situations and criminal investigations; responds to major crime scenes and takes command when appropriate; reviews, corrects and closes case investigations; investigates crimes and accidents as required.

Assures officers are ready and prepared for duty; briefs officers on special assignments; coordinates administrative activities including employee scheduling and report processing.

Patrols and provides security for assigned areas, looking for unusual or suspicious activities or persons; operates patrol vehicles; provides back-up assistance to co-workers; provides scene security and protection for Fire and Medical personnel.

Enforce local, State and Federal laws, and Borough Municipal Code.

May act as Field Training Officer for other officers.

Responds to emergency and non-emergency calls for service; interrogates and communicates with victims, witnesses and suspects in cases; identifies and collects evidence; performs surveillance duties as required; completes detailed reports and required paperwork; performs follow-up investigations as required.

Arrests law violators; transports and processes prisoners; testifies in court; serves arrest and search warrants; serves and enforces child and adult orders of protection; performs building searches; conducts traffic stops and investigates traffic accidents.

Represents the Borough Police Department at court hearings; prepares reports requested and subpoenaed by the courts; and testifies in court cases.

Attends and conducts training and educational programs and seminars.

Participates in and presents preventive education and information through community and school awareness projects; teaches and counsels those within the community on law enforcement activities, programs and referral resources.

Assists and interacts with other police personnel, Borough departments, outside organizations and businesses, and federal, state and local law enforcement organizations in order to accomplish tasks.

Participates in activities that promote the Department's Community Oriented Policing philosophy; this includes, but is not limited to, allowing the department to take and use an employee's photo and information for public relations and public service purposes.

Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge of NSB Police Department policies and procedures, rules of evidence, current law enforcement techniques and procedures, and criminal and traffic codes.

Knowledge of Borough, State and Federal laws, regulations and ordinances.

Knowledge of the criminal justice and court systems, procedures and protocols in the State of Alaska.

Knowledge of investigative and interrogative procedures, and protocols for observation of critical details.

Knowledge of hazardous chemicals and materials, first aid and CPR.

Skill in the safety of using and maintaining a variety of firearms and special law enforcement equipment.

Skill in interpreting laws and regulations, making decisions, maintaining composure, and working effectively under stressful conditions and emergency situations.

Skill in effectively supervising, leading and delegating tasks and authority.

Skill in interacting with people of different social, economic, and ethnic backgrounds.

Skill in exercising controlled discretion in communicating with criminal suspects and mediating difficult situations.

Skill in operating motor vehicles during emergency, high-risk situations.

Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications.

High school graduate or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and work-related experience.

Certified as a Police Officer by the Alaska Police Standards Council;

Two years of employment as a police officer with the North Slope Borough Police Department;

Two years of village patrol work experience (only applies to Rotational employees);

Current employment as a sworn law enforcement officer with the North Slope Borough Police Department;

Valid Alaska Driver's License that meets the North Slope Borough insurance criteria;

Ability to pass FBI fingerprint background check within 60 days of hire;

Citizen of the United States per Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 13 AAC 85.010 (a) (1).
21 years of age or older at the time of hire as per Alaska Administrative Code (AAC) 13 AAC 85.010 (a) (2).

Ability to pass a thorough personal history investigation of the person to determine character traits and habits indicative of moral character.

Environmental Factors and Conditions/Physical Requirements:

Work is performed in internal and external environments with exposure to inclement weather and varying temperatures.  May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, drugs, and infectious and communicable diseases.  May be required to apprehend and physically restrain combative persons.  Subject to frequent standing, walking, sitting, bending, reaching, kneeling, running, and lifting heavy objects such as gun belts, equipment, suspects, files, and evidence.

Special Equipment and Tools Utilized: 

Automotive, boat, and snowmobile patrol vehicles; firearms; impact baton; two-way radios; cameras; radar units; pepper spray; blood, drug, and chemical analysis kits.

 

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This Job Description reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described.  It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job.  This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation.  This is not intended to be a contract.