Police Sergeant: Leadership, Oversight & Training

Eagle County Government; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ontario Police Department seeks a Police Sergeant for a promotional supervisory role overseeing Officers, Corporals, Detectives and civilian staff under the supervision of a Police Lieutenant.

Candidates must have experience with the Ontario Police Department, hold an Intermediate POST Certificate, a California Class C driver’s license, and desirable college coursework in Criminal Justice or related fields. The selection includes written and oral components and a 12-month probation period.

Qualifications

• Experience with the Ontario Police Department, including successful completion of probation as a Detective or a minimum of four (4) years experience as a Ontario Police Department Corporal.
• Possession of, or eligibility to possess, an Intermediate POST Certificate.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license.
• Desirable: Completion of two years of college with major course work in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Police Science, Public Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Inspects equipment and appearance of subordinate officers.
• Briefs officers on special law enforcement problems in the community.
• Evaluates the performance of subordinate personnel.
• Counsels subordinates when performance improvement is required.
• Provides technical assistance to officers in the field when responding to difficult or unusual cases.
• Provides training in technical areas of law enforcement.
• Testifies credibly in court.
• Reviews reports submitted by officers.
• Prepares plans and special reports assigned by higher authority.
• Serves as watch commander in the absence of the Lieutenant.
• When assigned as training sergeant, schedules required training for developing recommended policy and procedure statements.
• Maintains department policy/procedure manuals.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Written communication

Education

Two years of college in Criminal Justice or related field

Job description

The Ontario Police Department seeks a Police Sergeant for a promotional supervisory role overseeing Officers, Corporals, Detectives and civilian staff under the supervision of a Police Lieutenant.

Candidates must have experience with the Ontario Police Department, hold an Intermediate POST Certificate, a California Class C driver’s license, and desirable college coursework in Criminal Justice or related fields. The selection includes written and oral components and a 12-month probation period.