Description

Police Sergeant Investigator ($60,500 with 16 paid holidays - $27.44 per hour)

(Up to an additional $5,000 annualized with stipend or higher education pay)

DEFINITION

Under direction of the Police Chief, the Police Sergeant Investigator is expected to perform law enforcement work; to perform comprehensive criminal investigation work; to control traffic flow and enforce State and local traffic regulations; and to do related work as required. The Sergeant Investigator is expected to act in the capacity of an Operations Commander, performing supervisory responsibilities in the absence of, or at the direction of, the Police Chief. The Sergeant Investigator is expected to perform field supervision of patrol activities, supervise and personally perform investigative work and perform assigned administrative activities in carrying out the direction of the Chief of Police.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Sergeant Investigator supervises Officers and adheres to all directives given by the Chief of Police. The Sergeant Investigator performs a full range of supervisory and training activities.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

        Available to answer phone calls from subordinate Officers 24/7/365 and relay pertinent information to the Chief of Police

        Available to be on call 24/7/365

        Assist in the creation of Police schedule

        Patrol assigned areas in cars or on foot

        Conduct background investigations

        Follow-up on any Felony or Misdemeanor case that warrants further investigation

        Review reports submitted by patrol officers and suggest corrections as needed

        Write and serve warrants (Arrest, Search, etc.) and subpoenas

        Investigate criminal acts such as homicides, sexual assaults, armed robberies, and property crimes such as thefts/burglaries.

        Collect and use forensic evidence to solve crimes.

        Interview informants, suspects, and witnesses to ascertain alibis, clues, time frames, and possible suspects.

        Keep detailed records.

        Answers calls for the protection of life and property, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws

        Conducts thorough investigations of all criminal activity, vehicle accidents, and the enforcement of City, County, and State laws

        Directs traffic, including regulation of traffic flow at times of emergency or congestion

        Stops drivers who are operating vehicles in violation of the law

        Warns drivers against unlawful practices and issues citations and makes arrests as required

        Receives calls from and assists other law enforcement agencies in emergencies

        May perform duties in other areas of the Police Department, when called upon to do so

        Attention to detail and ensure accuracy of work

        Handle stress effectively without it interfering with performance

        Working effectively and timely to analyze and resolve issues

        Operation and use of tools and equipment used in the department

        Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees

        Exercise sound, independent judgment within established guidelines

        Express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing

        Delegate work to employees in a lower classification

        Act effectively in emergency and stressful situations by using good judgment, self-discipline and courtesy

        Utilize modern police techniques and practices in law enforcement, investigations, crime, and

accident prevention

        Utilize principles and practices of personnel supervision and management

        Know department policies, rules and procedures

        Attend scheduled staff meetings

        Perform other related duties as required

        Review reports of subordinates for accuracy and completeness

        The Sergeant oversees the patrol and law enforcement activities during an assigned shift

        Maintains discipline and ensures that Department rules and policies are followed

        Conduct thorough follow-up investigations, including the routine gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects

        Participates in all normal patrol activities when needed, including enforcing local and State laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid, and transporting prisoners

        Assists Officers in preparing reports in cases for trial and may personally appear in court to present evidence testimony

        Gives information and direction to the public

        Conducts in-service training and writes reports of performance for Officer(s) on Shift

        Prepare reports of shift activity

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge Of:

        Modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, investigations, crime prevention, and traffic control

        Criminal law, with particular emphasis on apprehension, arrest, and investigation of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies

        Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in Court

        Criminal investigation techniques and procedures, including crime scene investigation, interrogation, fingerprinting and photography

        Recent Court decisions on arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and prisoners

        Principles of supervision and training

        Use and care of firearms

Ability To:

        Gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence

        Draw logical conclusions from information and make proper recommendations

        Interpret and apply laws and regulations

        Analyze situations quickly and accurately, and take effective courses of action

        Schedule, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates

        Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory

        Meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, and vision

        Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Preferred Experience:

Law Enforcement experience (investigations experience preferred) and previous public safety/first responder related supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet police and safety standards to include: See well enough to drive vehicles under emergency conditions, make valid identifications, use firearms, detect hazardous situations, write legible reports; Hears and speak well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person over incident noise, to be alert to situations of danger; bodily mobility to make rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods, stamina and endurance necessary in the apprehension of combative suspects, use of hands and fingers to write, to utilize safety gear, and drive vehicles under emergency conditions; ability to distinguish hazardous odors; must be able to lift equipment as necessary

SOMPD Police Officer Hiring Process

1) Complete and turn in a City of Somerset Application and a TCOLE Personal History Statement (PHS)
https://www.tcole.texas.gov/content/personal-history-statement-template and all supporting documents.

2) Preliminary Background and Qualifications Check

3) Structured Panel Interview

4) Thorough Background Investigation

5) ***Medical and Psychological Exams (New Peace Officer or P.O. with 180-day break in service or more;
to be paid for by the applicant)***

6) Final Selection

Requirements

Knowledge Of:

        Modern police methods and procedures, including patrol, investigations, crime prevention, and traffic control

        Criminal law, with particular emphasis on apprehension, arrest, and investigation of persons accused of misdemeanors and felonies

        Rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and the preservation and presentation of evidence in Court

        Criminal investigation techniques and procedures, including crime scene investigation, interrogation, fingerprinting and photography

        Recent Court decisions on arrest procedures and the handling of suspects and prisoners

        Principles of supervision and training

        Use and care of firearms

Ability To:

        Gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence

        Draw logical conclusions from information and make proper recommendations

        Interpret and apply laws and regulations

        Analyze situations quickly and accurately, and take effective courses of action

        Schedule, organize, and supervise the work of subordinates

        Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory

        Meet established standards of physical endurance, agility, and vision

        Establish and maintain cooperative relationships with those contacted during the course of work

EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION

Preferred Experience:

Law Enforcement experience (investigations experience preferred) and previous public safety/first responder related supervisory experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Maintain physical ability and stamina to meet police and safety standards to include: See well enough to drive vehicles under emergency conditions, make valid identifications, use firearms, detect hazardous situations, write legible reports; Hears and speak well enough to converse on the radio, telephone and in person over incident noise, to be alert to situations of danger; bodily mobility to make rapid transitions from rest to near maximal exertion without warm-up periods, stamina and endurance necessary in the apprehension of combative suspects, use of hands and fingers to write, to utilize safety gear, and drive vehicles under emergency conditions; ability to distinguish hazardous odors; must be able to lift equipment as necessary