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US
Company size
11-50 employees
Job sector
Law, Public Safety, & Security
occupation category
First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
Job type
Contract
Work environment
In person
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- Supervises other Police Officers in follow-up investigations and personally participates in investigations including the routine collection and preservation of evidence at the crime scene, questioning of witnesses, analysis of evidence including fingerprint comparison, and apprehension of suspects
- Develops, manages and trains Officers in the field and complete documents
- Interprets legal powers for criminal investigation
- Enforces departmental policy and legal issues regarding the use of race and ethnicity to make decisions
- Trains staff in proper police work procedures
- Communicates legal issues related to community notifications of sexual predators and other criminal groups
- Participates in normal patrol and investigative activities including the enforcement of local ordinances, State laws and handling a case load
- Conducts a continuing review of assigned activities to identify problems and develop recommendations for improving services
- Follows procedures for responding to disorderly conduct
- Oversees and participates in undercover and surveillance operations
- Cooperates with court personnel and officials from other law enforcement agencies and testifies in court, as necessary
- Participates in patrol functions to include responding to calls; providing backup to more suspicious calls; serving papers; making arrests; and arresting offenders
- Participates in proactive public relations with students, the general public and employees
- Reviews incident reports, required forms, summons, records, and related documents prepared by subordinates to ensure accuracy and timely completion; corrects or instructs officers to make corrections
- Oversees the Department’s Concealed Weapon Permit program
- Interprets court procedures and evidentiary rules
- Disciplines staff for violation of department rules and regulations
- Develops policy, procedures, training directives and case management protocols for criminal investigations and sensitive operations
- Investigates complaints from citizens or other officers regarding any officers work or conduct
- Responds to major crimes, accident scenes, and emergencies by assuming initial command; establishing field command posts and implementing the Incident Command System
- Investigates complex incidents, to include but not limit to narcotics trafficking, money laundering, sexual assaults and homicide
- Directs collection, preparation, and handling of evidence and personal property of prisoners
- Trains and evaluates assigned personnel; assists with training and orientation of new employees
- Explains police operations to subordinates to assist them in performing their job duties
- Monitors the prisoners in custody at the department’s holding facility and ensures transportation to and from court
- Applies knowledge of local and state alcohol laws and regulations
- Maintains records and prepares reports regarding the activities of their shift or division
- Provides administrative and staff support for the Police Chief in a number of capacities including: community relations, grants management, planning and research, providing in-service training, and supervision of law enforcement support functions including communications and record
- Conducts on-going training, communication and periodic evaluations of job performance of subordinate employees assigned
- Maintains logs, prepares reports, and directs the preparation, handling, and maintenance of departmental records
- Implements approved policies and procedures
- Coordinates department's firearms training and qualification programs for officers
- Controls the scene of an emergency
- Releases or transfers prisoners
- Informs personnel of changes in regulations and policies, implications of new or amended laws, and new techniques of police work
- Monitors and evaluates the job performance of subordinates, and authorize promotions and transfers
- Applies rules of search and seizure
- Receives cases assigned to the Investigative Division for investigation, screens and assigns cases to Detectives for investigation, and reviews all investigative reports
- Supervises and coordinates the investigation of criminal cases, offering guidance and expertise to investigators, and ensuring that procedures are conducted in accordance with laws and regulations
- Reports location during traffic stops
- Implements constitutional rights during emergencies
- Provides keen oversight to multiple divisions, including animal control, records, communications, training, and docket detention
- Supervises staff by prioritizing and assigning work, conducting performance evaluations, ensuring staff are trained, and making hire, termination and disciplinary recommendations
- Applies knowledge of high-liability issues and case law
- Inspects facilities, supplies, vehicles, and equipment to ensure conformance to standards
- Supervises and assists officers in follow-up investigations including the gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects
- Maintains functions of safety equipment and weapons
- Speaks before groups and represent the department and City at meetings and conferences
- Detains and arrests individuals
- Serves court documents as needed
- Investigates and resolves personnel problems within organization and charges of misconduct against staff
- Enforces departmental, state, and local laws regarding police misconduct
- Develops, implements, and revises departmental policies and procedures
- Supervises Police Officers assigned to patrol various sectors of the City, ensuring the performance of crime prevention and control activities in accordance with the objectives and priorities established by the Police Chief and Division Commander and in conformance with Department rules and regulations
- Monitors the proper use of the temporary holding facility and the safety of prisoners who are being temporarily detained therein and supervises and trains subordinates in proper detention procedure
- Responds to citizen requests and concerns
- Provides specialized pedestrian and traffic control services in connections with ceremonies, emergency situations, and similar events
- Uses equipment including firearms, handcuffs, non-lethal weapons, and other safety equipment (e.g., flares, traffic vests, etc.)
- Reviews the quality of work and efficiency of subordinates to ensure acceptable standards are maintained and takes prompt and effective corrective action when necessary
- Prepares work schedules and assign duties to subordinates
- Authorizes when to pursue, engage roadblocks, pursue across jurisdictions, and when to terminate pursuits due to safety concerns
- Manages day-to-day activities and coordinate investigations including those involving several officers, units and divisions
- Prepares budgets and manage expenditures of department funds
- Enforces restraints, including handcuffs and plastic cuffs
- Provides training, guidance, and counseling to assigned personnel
- Conducts effective searches of persons and scenes during emergencies
- Prepares, processes, and maintains a variety of written reports and records pertaining to assigned activities including daily activity reports; complete payroll for assigned personnel for submission to Finance
- Conducts inspections of personnel and equipment to ensure that safety and all departmental personnel standards are met
- Completes employee performance evaluations and reviews as required; promote career development of subordinates
- Conducts raids and order detention of witnesses and suspects for questioning
- Coordinates police activities with other units in the department, and/or other City departments or divisions; coordinates functions of the unit with other law enforcement agencies
- Handles evidence such as weapons, body fluids, etc.
- Conducts follow-up investigations that require a technical knowledge of police and security operations, techniques and procedures
- Interprets, conveys, and ensures implementation of agency policies, procedures, and methods; ensure that personnel have clear guidelines of authority and responsibility
- Conducts internal affairs investigations and investigation of citizen complaints as necessary
- Collects forensic evidence including physical evidence, fingerprints, DNA (trace and comparison) and documents
- Reviews all investigation reports and makes recommendations and suggestions to officers
- Serves as first level supervisor/Watch Commander for an assigned shift by preparing and administering briefings; assigning patrol beats; supervising and directing sworn and non-sworn staff and activities on assigned shift; conducting personnel, equipment, and building inspections
- Participates in budget development and administration; prepares and plans budget requests for assigned operations and special details; participate in the development of grant applications and the administration of grants
- Assumes responsibility for assigned collateral functions including special programs, projects, or department-wide functions or activities
- Supervises and participates with the initial investigations which occur on a shift by determining assignments and the appropriate response to the variety of calls and provides technical advice on how to respond in certain situations
- Reviews contents of written orders to ensure adherence to legal requirements
- Displays tactical awareness during routine activities
- Prepares work schedules to cover shifts; conducts briefing sessions for assigned shift
- Assists in the formulation and implementation of plans for the provision of police services during special community events
- Meets with civic, educational, and community groups to develop community programs and events, and to discuss law enforcement subjects
- Assigns and deploys Police Officers according to workload levels and requirements to ensure optimum use of human and equipment resources
- Supervises specialized teams and services including Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT), Field Training Officers, Vehicle Abatement Unit, Equestrian Unit, Canine Unit, and related assignments
- Reviews all patrol generated reports and evaluates, prioritizes, and assigns them to detectives for follow-up investigations
- Applies knowledge of individual rights of in-custody persons (e.g., duty of care may exist to provide or summon medical assistance for subjects)
- Ensures subordinates and superiors are promptly informed of matters which affect their work, attitudes and morale
- Operates and instructs subordinates in the operation of rescue-fire-fighting apparatus in the performance of hazardous tasks under emergency conditions
- Develops community partnerships to enhance officer safety
