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VILLAGE OF NASHVILLE
POLICE SERGEANT JOB DESCRIPTON
Police Sergeant
Hourly pay set by council (per four year pay schedule)
overtime pay allowed
Supervisor – Police Chief
SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The Sergeant supervises the patrol officers and the clerical.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
An employee in this position may be called upon to do the following essential
duties: (other duties may be assigned)
Police Sergeant is second in command of the department and shall be on duty 40
hours per week
Shift commander, assures that orders, directives, communications, etc. of the
Chief of Police, and investigations are carried out in the form of assignments
and/or by relaying them to personnel
Briefs on-coming shift and/or supervisor of assignments and events - Assures the
staff are informed of department orders, directives and policies
Provides advice, assistance and supervision to police personnel in a variety of
law enforcement situations through assignments and on-call duty status - Assumes
command at major accidents, crime scenes, and other situations requiring
supervisory assistance
Assign work to, checks the work of, and evaluates the overall job performance of
subordinates. Reviews and assures that all assignments are completed
satisfactorily
Reviews daily reports of police officers for procedure, accuracy and
completeness and prepares an activity log of the Sergeant’s activities
Conducts evaluations of officers offering suggestions, providing and/or
recommending formal training and/or, when appropriate, initiates rewards or
disciplinary action (under Police Chief’s orders)
Assists in developing goals for the department and develops long and short-term
goals for self and others
Develops and implements plans designed to ensure the accomplishment of division
goals and participates in the development of overall departmental plans
Assists in policy development and implementation
Investigates and takes the appropriate action regarding complaints made by or
against departmental personnel (along with the Police Chief)
Assigns tasks and work priorities
Inspects department equipment, facility and vehicles to determine compliance
with established standards and takes corrective action when necessary (under
Police Chief’s orders)
Regularly check on the availability of supplies needed by officers. Requisitions
the reordering of supplies as necessary
Performs the duties of a Patrol Officer
Available for on-call status along with other supervisory personnel to provide
supervision
Make public speeches to clubs and other local groups in the interests of the
department and crime prevention.
Type and prepare reports, logs and statistical reports as may be required. Make
computer data entries
Provide assigned in-service training
May be assigned to perform internal affair investigation
Directs and coordinates community and educational services
Performs other duties as needed
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative
of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Police academy graduate, must pass the Michigan Law Enforcement Officers
Training Council testing for reading/writing and physical skills – Must be
M.L.E.O.T.C. certified or certifiable
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE OF
Current management and supervisory principles - The Department policies,
procedures and practices – Liaison and cooperative arrangements that exist
between the Department and other agencies for coordination of law enforcement
efforts – Applicable Federal, State and Local laws and the limitations on police
authority to protect the safety and rights of citizens – Principals,
practices and procedures of criminal detection and investigation to thoroughly
follow up on complaints
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals - Ability to write routine
reports and correspondence - Ability to speak effectively before groups of
customers or employees of organization – Ability to give and/or follow written
and oral instructions in routine and emergency situations
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using
whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals - Ability to compute rate, ratio,
and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete
variables in situations where only limited standardization exists – Ability to
interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or
schedule form – Ability to prioritize work under changing and/or stressful
situations to complete duties – Ability to maintain a calm disposition to
properly gather and disseminate information for the benefit of the public and
the department – Ability to work as a team member
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Current Michigan driver’s license – and all valid certificates outlined by
MCEOTC to be a certified officer
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to handle any situation that they come upon and/or they are brought into
– Ability to take commands and display leadership – Ability to delegate
responsibilities and follow up to assure that tasks are properly completed -
Ability to listen and relay accurate information; both written and orally – To
work with the public and others effectively; under sometimes stressful
situations – Skilled in the techniques of fingerprinting, photography and
processing evidence to process criminal suspects and safeguard evidence – Able
to use police vehicles, communications, equipment and firearms to process
criminal suspects and safeguard evidence
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
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.
Must have the physical strength, endurance and agility to perform the job -
Ability to communicate effectively – Ability to walk, crawl, climb and maneuver
where physical mobility is required -Ability to hear well - Ability to see well
to complete duties
Must have the mental alertness to process what is being observed to identify
potential hazards and safeguard the public from hazards whether criminal,
man-made or naturally occurring, under routine or emergency situations, and the
ability to act on that information quickly using discretion and sound judgment,
within departmental guidelines, to complete duties
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those
an employee encounters while performing 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 frequently works in
outside weather conditions
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
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VILLAGE
OF NASHVILLE, MICHIGAN