Police Sergeant: Lead Field Operations & Investigations

City of St. Joseph; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 61,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Police Sergeant in an internal recruitment process. The role supervises daily activities of commissioned officers and civilians, coordinates staff and resources, and assists in criminal investigations.

The position requires five years of departmental seniority, Missouri peace officer certification, firearms qualification, and strong leadership and communication skills. Education includes a high school diploma with an associate degree in criminal justice

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years departmental seniority required.
• Firearms qualification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Skills in problem solving, supervision and management, report writing, handling weapons, and written and oral communications.
• Knowledge of criminal, constitutional, and traffic law.
• Knowledge of City, Federal and State laws.
• Knowledge of leadership methods and department policies and procedures.
• Must be able to establish and achieve reasonable goals.
• Work under stressful situations; requires physical strength and ability to restrain others.
• Ability to exercise good judgment under stress and lead subordinates.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public, fulfill duties of subordinates, and assume command in absence of ranking officers.
• Daily operation of police vehicles.
• Must be able to utilize various computer programs and computerized equipment.
• Certified Missouri peace officer.

Responsibilities

• Responds to major calls and directs the activities of subordinates.
• Determines training needs for officers.
• Assists employees with problem resolution.
• Evaluates and reviews reports and counsels on job performance.
• Provides information on daily workings of the agency.
• Receives citizen complaints and resolves when possible.
• Reviews and follows up on case assignments.
• Assists in case problem solving and investigative work.
• Assists officers at crime scenes.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Report writing

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Public interaction

Stress tolerance

Judgment under pressure

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in Criminal Justice desir

Tools

Computer software

Police equipment

Job description

The City of St. Joseph is seeking a Police Sergeant in an internal recruitment process. The role supervises daily activities of commissioned officers and civilians, coordinates staff and resources, and assists in criminal investigations.

The position requires five years of departmental seniority, Missouri peace officer certification, firearms qualification, and strong leadership and communication skills. Education includes a high school diploma with an associate degree in criminal justice