Acting Police Sergeant - Internal Applicants Only

City of Louisville; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Louisville is seeking an Acting Police Sergeant, open to internal candidates only. The role involves supervising both sworn and non-sworn personnel, and leading daily policing activities.

The position operates within the Operations Division, with a focus on on-scene leadership, training, and administrative duties until a permanent sergeant is filled. Applicants must be a current City of Louisville Police Corporal in good standing and meet POST certification and education

Qualifications

• Current City of Louisville Police Corporal in good standing.
• Graduation from an accredited law enforcement training academy.
• Active Colorado P.O.S.T. Certification.
• Minimum of 3 years of POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer experience as a Police Corporal, in patrol or investigative function.
• Requires an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business Administration, Management or Public Administration, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise commissioned and non-sworn personnel and operational functions during an assigned shift.
• Oversee assignment of Officers, Corporals, Code Enforcement Officers; evaluate performance and develop personnel.
• Lead on-scene supervision and supervision of department members during police activities and investigations.
• Prepare case information, reports, and warrants; review reports written by staff.
• Mentor and develop department personnel; enforce department policies and procedures.

Job description

This position is open for INTERNAL candidates only.

Applicants must be a current City of Louisville Police Corporal in good standing to be considered.

The City of Louisville encourages current Police Corporals to apply for the Acting Police Sergeant position. The selected candidate(s) will serve in an acting capacity on a rotation, and/or until the position is permanently filled following a formal Assessment Center process, tentatively scheduled for May or June 2027.

The Acting Police Sergeant is under the general direction of the Operations Division Commander, this role is responsible for the supervision of commissioned and non-sworn personnel and for operational functions during an assigned shift. Serves as the highest-ranking Police Supervisor when Command Staff and Chief of Police are unavailable. Performs a variety of law enforcement and supervisory tasks required to ensure effective and efficient operations. Serves as a "working Sergeant" and is actively involved in daily policing activities, and leading/mentoring Department members. The Police Sergeant serves as a member of the Department Management Team and performs other supervisory and administrative duties, and other work as directed.

Hiring Process will include:

• Review of applications after closing date
• Oral Board Interview with Command Staff
• Candidates may be asked to complete a written exercise.

HIRING RANGE is based on your current pay step:

Sergeant Step 1 – $56.05 hourly / $116,584.00 annually
Sergeant Step 2 – $58.85 hourly/ $122,408.00 annually

• Supports and ensures the department vision, mission, values and objectives are carried out.
• Oversees the assignment of Police Officers, Corporals, Code Enforcement Officers; evaluates performance; sets goals for Department member development; assists with problems; develops solutions; provides technical direction; addresses personnel problems; provides training as needed reviews reports; and performs other administrative activities as directed.
• Actively involved in on-scene supervision, management and leadership of Department members engaged in police activities, investigations and services. Responds to significant calls for service and major emergency call, particularly those where violence is anticipated; assumes command as required and provides direction to officers and others; ensures all cases are properly supervised. Prepares and oversees preparation of case information, reports, and warrants, and reviews all reports written by assigned personnel.
• Reviews officer reports, prepares reports of shift activities, and prepares performance evaluations of subordinates. Educates subordinates on policy and administrative decisions.
• Reviews officer training requests, identifies and recommends trainings.
• Reviews officer entries in Brazos, Data Collection Sheets, body worn camera system, The Beast, and evidence dispositions.
• Inspects vehicles and equipment on a periodic basis and ensures that all are well maintained.
• Performs a variety of police activities such as testifying in court, helping prepare cases, evaluating new equipment, public education, and special program development.
• Evaluates and allocates personnel and equipment resources as needed. Keeps the Operations Division Commander and Command Staff apprised of general and specific problems; such as equipment status, community or specific area problems, personnel problems, etc.
• Identifies Departmental challenges and provides suggested solutions and feedback to Command Staff.
• Makes forcible and non-forcible arrests.
• Operates specialized and non-specialized police equipment to include police cars, firearms, handcuffs, leg restraints, bullet proof clothing and equipment, radios and other related equipment.
• Understands the concepts of contemporary police methods, techniques and procedures, administrative operations and organization.
• Analyzes problems, makes decisions consistent with Department policies, and assesses effectiveness of decisions.
• Supervises other employees.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees, representatives of other agencies, and the public.
• Manages situational demands for neighboring agency assistance.
• Must have effective verbal and written communications skills.
• Ability to interpret, implement, educate on, and enforce Department Policy/Procedure, Directives, Department Regulations, Municipal Ordinances, State and Federal law.
• Ability to perform all the essential duties of both a police officer and corporal.

ESSENTIAL SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• Develop and/or participates in the development of staff work plans, measures and tracks progress towards goals, prepares and conducts timely and constructive performance appraisals.
• Makes decisions or recommendations for hiring, promotions, transfers, disciplinary action, and other personnel actions as necessary.
• Coaches, counsels and supports staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
• Consistently educates and advises staff on organizational rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
• Supports creative thinking and problem solving and encourages participatory decision making when appropriate.

• Provides training and job enrichment opportunities for direct reports and encourages professional growth and development.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Other duties as assigned.

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Current City of Louisville Police Corporal in good standing.
• Graduation from an accredited law enforcement training academy.
• Active Colorado P.0.S.T. Certification
• Minimum of 3 years of POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer experience as a Police Corporal, in the patrol and/or investigative function, in a municipal, county or state law enforcement agency.
• Requires an Associate’s degree or 60 credit hours in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business Administration, Management or Public Administration, or other directly related field, from an accredited college or university.
• Prefer a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Business Administration, Management or Public Administration, or other directly related field, from an accredited college or university.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Knowledge of:

• Police principles and practices.
• Supervisory skills and practices.
• Emergency medical and first aid practices.
• Supervisory and leadership principles and practices.
• Laws, applicable ordinances and court decisions.
• Weapons and police related equipment.
• Department Records Management Systems.

Skill in:

• Identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence.
• Operating motor vehicles in hazardous situations.
• Using weapons (must maintain a weapons proficiency level pursuant toDepartment standards) and the use of other police equipment to include police radios, telephones, mobile data terminals (MDTs), and body cams.
• Communication with subordinates.
• Directing and managing complex programs.
• The use of a personal computer and applications programs.
• Crisis Intervention and De-escalation.

Ability to:

• Work effectively with the news media, the community, and other agencies and organizations.
• Analyze data and make decisions.
• Initiate and maintain productive communications and cooperation.
• Maintain objectivity and command under stressful circumstances.

LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE:

• Active Colorado P.0.S.T. Certification.
• Valid State of Colorado Driver's License with good driving record.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is expected to operate a City or personal vehicle on a recurring basis to perform essential job duties, including traveling between City facilities, job sites, meetings, inspections, or other work-related locations. A driving record check will be run upon hire and on an annual basis as required by the City’s insurer.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The working environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outdoor weather conditions. The employee occasionally works near moving mechanical parts; in high, precarious places; and with explosives; and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme cold, extreme heat, and vibration. Work involves a significant amount of time spent in a patrol vehicle, and a high degree of exposure to hazards and danger (from traffic hazards to the danger inherent in working with career criminals and emotionally unstable persons). Working conditions can be highly stressful. This position also involves shift work, including weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. The noise level in the work environment is moderately noisy. 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, run; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The physical demands category is classified as Very Heavy {Exert in excess of 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects). Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORKERS' COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION:

7720

FLSA STATUS:

7K Exempt

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Louisville offers Equal Opportunity for employment and advancement to all qualified applicants and employees. It is the city's policy not to discriminate on the basis of race, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry or disability unless related to a bona fide occupation qualification. This policy applies to all aspects of employment and the provision of the municipal services.

The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for persons with disability seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for testing and employment to qualified applicants.