Salary: $41.04 – $52.53- Hourly
Position Summary:
Under direction, plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and supervises the work of sworn officers and non-sworn staff on an assigned shift within the Police Department; may serve as Watch Commander; performs the full range of field and office work in connection with patrol, traffic, investigative, and training programs; assists in the preparation of cases and testifies in court; provides complex technical assistance to management staff in areas of expertise; and performs related duties, as assigned.
Essential Functions:
- Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and review the work of sworn and non-sworn staff on an assigned shift; serve as a Watch Commander; make equipment and patrol assignments, inspections, and special assignments; train staff in work procedures; evaluate employee performance, counsel employees, and effectively recommend initial disciplinary action; assist in selection and promotion.
- Conduct shift briefings and roll call briefings; ensure field resources are properly allocated and prioritized by calls for service; identify and mitigate potential risk management issues.
- Provide direct supervision and line level coordination to critical incidents while communicating operational progress and/or needs to management; identify staffing and equipment needed to safely accomplish tasks.
- Perform the duties of sworn police officers; respond to emergency calls for service to protect citizens and property; pursue and apprehend suspects; make arrests; secure crime scenes and evidence; interview suspects, victims, and witnesses; collect and preserve evidence; perform complete investigations and/or cooperates with other law enforcement agencies providing investigative and case development.
- Review staff performance to identify training needs; create and conduct a variety of department training programs for officers.
- Identify opportunities for improving service delivery and procedures; provide recommendations concerning process changes; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
- Coordinate assigned services and operations with other divisions and outside agencies; contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the apprehension of offenders; coordinate prisoner transport.
- Supervise the establishment and maintenance of reports, records, and files; ensure the proper documentation of operations and activities.
- Answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate and respond to complaints and inquiries from citizens, other departments, and outside agencies; recommend corrective actions to resolve issues.
- Coordinate investigations involving officers and assign investigator caseloads for follow-up; assist officers in follow-up investigations and participate in investigations, including the routine gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects; assist officers in preparing reports in cases for trial and appear in court to present evidence and testimony; testify and present evidence in court.
- Maintain files, databases, and records related to assigned police services; prepare a variety of written reports, memoranda, and correspondence; review reports submitted by officers; prepare reports of shift activity, investigation reports, and statistics; issue press releases.
- Represent the City in meetings with community groups and the public.
- Ensure staff observe and comply with all City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
- Ensure proper appearance and condition of uniforms, equipment and facility, and issue equipment to staff.
- Performs duties of a disaster services worker in the event of an emergency.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or equivalent; AND
- Four (4) years of full-time, paid experience as a sworn peace officer performing general law enforcement duties with a municipal, county, state, or other California POST-participating law enforcement agency, including two (2) years of experience as a Corporal (Senior Officer) or one (1) year as a detective, or an equivalent combination of training and experience to perform the duties.
- Experience involving lead responsibility, field training, acting-supervisor assignments, or other demonstrated leadership responsibility is highly desirable.
- Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license and maintenance of an acceptable driving record.; AND
- Possession of a California POST Basic Certificate at the time of appointment.
- Possession of a California P.O.S.T Intermediate, Advanced and Supervisor Certificate is highly desired.
- Successful completion of the POST Supervisory Course and acquisition of the POST Supervisory Certificate within the time prescribed by California POST following appointment to the classification.
