JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

JOB TITLE:  Police Sergeant (Street Crimes Unit)

 

MAINTENANCE REVIEW DATE:  March 1993

 

ORG/POS #: 

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To supervise Police Officers assigned to the Street Crimes Unit to ensure individuals wanted for major felonies are searched for and apprehended.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Police Lieutenant (Special Operations).

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

 

1.         Supervises the daily work activities of assigned Officers and provides assistance and guidance as required.

 

2.         Ensure policies and procedures are followed when assigned officers search for and arrest individuals wanted for major felonies; ensures crime scenes and related evidence are secured.

 

3.         Evaluates the performance of assigned Officers; recommends disciplinary action when required.

 

SECONDARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.         Conducts the daily line-up meeting to inform Officers of information regarding criminal activities needing special attention, crime trends, surveillance assignments, changes in policies and procedures, etc.

 

2.         Prepares daily work schedules for assigned Officers; approves and schedules leave time for assigned Officers, ensuring adequate coverage of duties and responsibilities.

 

3.         Reviews and approves incident forms and other documents prepared by assigned Officers.

 

4.         Testifies in court as required.

 

5.         Prepares monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual narrative and statistical reports; conducts research and prepares special reports as required.

 

6.         Inspects equipment assigned to the squad to ensure it remains functional and in good repair.

 

7.         Investigates and responds to service complaints lodged against assigned Officers.

 

8.         Studies information received from the Crime Analysis Unit and the Detective Division to keep abreast of crime trends and to develop strategic plans to diminish criminal activities.

 

JOB TITLE:  Police Sergeant (Street Crimes Unit)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

9.         Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to assigned Police Officers.