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JOB TITLE:  Police Sergeant (Traffic Services Section)

 

JOB OBJECTIVE:  To perform a variety of tasks in the supervision of Police Officers under command, within an assigned squad.

 

ACCOUNTABILITY:  Receives general supervision from the Police Lieutenant for work assignments, review of work and all written reports.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

1.   Receives daily assignments from the Lieutenant of Traffic Services Section for areas of patrol and special events occurring within the City such as visiting dignitaries, parades, money transfers from fine collection to local banks, etc.

 

2.   Schedules work assignments for officers under command such as patrol districts, traffic control for special events (i.e., parades, visiting dignitaries, etc.), and the pickup of money from parking meter violations.

 

3.   Conducts weekly meetings with officers under command to assign patrol areas, to brief officers on policies/procedures and assignments needing special attention.

 

4.   Supervises officers under command in the field by providing direct working supervision.

 

5.   Assists in the interview and selection of personnel for the School Crossing Guard positions.

 

6.   Completes semiannual performance evaluation reports on senior officers, monthly performance evaluation reports on new officers and payroll records of all officers under command.

 

7.   Attends monthly Little Rock Safety Commission meetings.

 

8.   Notifies by telephone the Traffic Division of the City of Little Rock Public Works Department regarding any traffic related problems requiring their attention.

 

9.   Makes recommendations on voiding parking and moving violations tickets issued in error.

 

10.  Makes necessary arrangements for the rental of parking meter hoods.

 

JOB TITLE:  Police Sergeant (Traffic Services Section)

JOB DESCRIPTION - CONTINUED

 

 

11.  Organizes all special assignments requiring traffic control by assigning officers, completing all pertinent forms and maintenance of files on all special assignments.

 

12.  Reviews plans of annexation by the City of Little Rock and determines any related traffic problems which may occur as a result of the annexation.

 

13.  Attends and testifies in court when required.

 

14.  Meets with Lieutenant of the Patrol Division to assist in the preparation of the Patrol Division budget, activity reports and writes correspondence for the Patrol Division.

 

15.  Trains new officers assigned to Traffic Services Section.

 

16.  Issues subpoenas to officers under command to attend court.

 

17.  Performs other related duties as required.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

Provides general supervision to Police Officers under command within an assigned squad.