Police Sergeant

City of Arvin; Arvin (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Arvin is seeking a Police Officer with proven leadership to supervise patrol teams and assist in investigations. You will plan shifts, direct field operations, and ensure compliance with department rules and state law.

Requirements include California POST academy graduation, intermediate POST, 3–5 years in law enforcement, and a valid CA driver's license. Candidates must be 21+ and able to work flexible hours, holidays, and demanding callouts.

Qualifications

• United States Citizenship (naturalization) required.
• Minimum of 20 college course units completed; Associate degree preferred.
• Associate or higher degree must be obtained within two years of appointment.
• Graduate of a California POST-certified academy.
• Intermediate POST certificate required; Advanced POST within two years.
• Completion of POST supervisory course within one year required.
• Three to five years of law enforcement experience in a POST agency.
• Valid California Driver's License with acceptable driving record.
• Minimum age 21; physical strength to perform duties.
• Flexibility to work various shifts and holidays.
• No disqualifying misdemeanor/felony history for firearm ownership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist patrol officers in daily operations per department rules and law.
• Perform Police Officer duties as directed.
• Supervise patrol and investigative activities and respond to citizen complaints.
• Plan, direct, and supervise patrol on assigned shifts and provide administrative direction.
• Review subordinates' performance and ensure policy compliance.
• Prepare reports on arrests, investigations, and incidents as required.
• Assist in training and mentoring subordinates; prepare performance evaluations.
• Inform superiors of operations and major crimes; coordinate with detectives as needed.
• Supervise major crime scenes and review cases for DA submission.
• Manage department logistics, supplies, equipment, and support services.
• Oversee patrols to preserve peace, enforce laws, and control traffic.
• Respond to emergency calls and investigate accidents, robberies, disturbances, and crimes.

Skills

Physical fitness

Shifts flexibility

Citizenship requirement

Education

Associate degree preferred

California POST academy graduate

Intermediate POST certificate

Tools

California Driver's License

Job description

1. Under general direction, supervise and assist patrol officers in carrying out assigned department functions on a daily operational basis; ensures that patrol and investigation activities in the city are conducted in accordance with department rules, regulations and current law.
2. Perform the functions of a Police Officer.
3. Supervises Police Corporals and Police Officers in their assigned duties and functions in the Police Department, initiating appropriate action in response to calls for service and citizen complaints and investigates and supervises the investigation of crime.
4. As Patrol Watch Commander, plans, directs and supervises the activities of patrol personnel on an assigned shift. Provides overall technical and administrative direction of personnel.
5. Reviews performance of subordinates to ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
6. Reviews a variety of police reports prepared by subordinate officers and others.
7. Prepares reports as required by department policy and State law, including arrests made, investigations conducted and unusual incidents observed.
8. Assist in training and development of subordinates, including mentoring and preparing performance evaluation reports.
9. Inform superiors of general operations and notifies the chain of command of all major crimes.
10. Supervise all major crime scenes and contact detectives, as needed.
11. Prepare and submit written reports of incompetence, misconduct, neglect of duty, or any general order violations along with corrective measures to be implemented.
12. Manage the logistical requirements of the department in the areas of supplies, equipment and support service operations, including: reserves, explorers, property-evidence, automation and investigations.
13. Plans, directs and supervises caseload of detective section personnel.
14. Screens, reviews and prepares cases for submission to the District Attorney for prosecution.
15. Plans, performs and determines action to be taken in follow-up cases.
16. Determines resources needed in crime scene investigation of major cases.
17. Supervises NTF and CBIT task force department personnel.
18. Insures that subordinates are trained in the appropriate principles, practices, methods, techniques and use of equipment; assigns duties to subordinates and reviews and evaluates performance.
19. Oversees and assists, as needed, in the patrol of City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic, prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies and other law violators and do otherwise serve and protect.
20. Oversees and assists, as needed, in the response to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc., taking appropriate law enforcement action.

1. United States Citizenship (including naturalization) required.
2. Requires minimum of 20 college course units completed; Associate degree preferred.
3. Associate or higher college level degree must be obtained within two years of appointment.
4. Be a graduate of a California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) certified academy.
5. Intermediate P.O.S.T. certificate required and ability to obtain Advanced P.O.S.T. certificate within two years.
6. Completion or enrollment in a P.O.S.T. supervisory course within one year required.
7. Three to five years law enforcement experience in a P.O.S.T. certified agency required.
8. Possess a valid California Driver's License and driving record acceptable to the City's insurance underwriter.
9. Minimum 21 years of age.
10. Possess strength and physical ability necessary to perform the duties of a police officer.
11. Flexibility to work various shifts and Holidays.
12. Must not have been convicted of any misdemeanor or felony in this state or any other state or federal jurisdiction which carries a penalty of prohibiting ownership, possession or control of a firearm (12021 (c) PC).