The City of Avenal is seeking applications for the following position:
POLICE SERGEANT
SALARY: K $6,409.52 - $7,790.81 Continuous Recruitment
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Under the general supervision of the Assistant Chief, plans, coordinates, and supervises the activities of an assigned shift or unit of the Police Department; performs general and specialized law enforcement duties; reviews and prepares various types of law enforcement documentation; and supervises assigned personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
Supervises, coordinates, and performs a variety of law enforcement activities including but not limited to patrol, traffic regulation, criminal investigations, and field training; provides for the safety, security, and protection of persons and property within the community; supervises and evaluates the performance of assigned personnel; monitors and ensures staff compliance with departmental policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements; schedules, coordinates, and conducts meetings and/or in-service and field training activities; oversees and participates in patrol duties; monitors city streets, parks, and commercial/residential areas for suspicious persons or activity; enforces Federal, State, and local laws; responds to various types of emergency and non-emergency calls for service; provides assistance to the public; addresses citizen complaints; initiates appropriate law enforcement action; supervises and participates in various types of criminal investigations; documents; collects, and analyzes crime scene evidence; develops and follows up on case leads; seeks out, interviews, and obtains statements from crime victims, witnesses, suspects, or other involved parties; apprehends and arrests offenders; prepares for and attends court proceedings; provides testimony in the prosecution of offenders; fingerprints, and initiates the release of detainees; participates in purchasing, issuing, and maintaining departmental vehicles and equipment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience: Three (3) years municipal or county law enforcement patrol and investigative experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required Licenses or Certifications: Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Intermediate Certificate is required and must possess a valid California Driver’s License. Must be 21 years of age at time of hire. Position will include a one year probationary term. Required Knowledge: Police Department operations, policies, and procedures; principles and practices of law enforcement; regulations governing law enforcement activities; law enforcement vehicles, equipment, and weaponry; occupational hazards and safety practices relative to law enforcement work; law enforcement records, reports, and documentation; supervisory principles, practices, and methods. Required Skills: Supervising and coordinating assigned Police Departments operations; providing for the delivery of high quality law enforcement services to the community; interpreting and enforcing Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and ordinances; leading and participating in patrol activities and criminal investigations; reviewing and preparing various types of law enforcement records and reports; supervising, leading, and delegating tasks and authority; establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with staff, City departments; outside agencies, community organizations, and the general public. The ability to prepare, review, approve, and submit various types of law enforcement records and reports; coordinates law enforcement activities with other city departments and outside agencies; attends and participates in a variety of meetings pertaining to law enforcement matters; performs other related duties as assigned or required. Physical Demands/Work Environment is performed in and around law enforcement facilities and in the field; subject to sitting, standing, walking, running, bending, reaching, operating a patrol vehicle; util?izing fire arms, apprehending/restraining offenders, and lifting and/or dragging of objects up to 170 pounds; exposure to variable weather conditions, emergency incidents, general driving hazards, vehicle traffic, firearms, hazardous materials, infectious diseases, blood borne pathogens, and combative and/or violent individuals.
EMPLOYEE SHALL WORK HARMONIOUSLY WITH ALL CITY EMPLOYEES.
ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE A VALID CONTACT TELEPHONE.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
Selection Process:
Applicants must submit an official City of Avenal Application. Applicants who clearly appear to be most qualified in terms of experience and training will be invited to a job related oral interview. Must possess a P.O.S.T. Basic Certification.
A medical evaluation, psychological evaluation, an intensive background investigation, drug screening, and a polygraph will be conducted prior to employment.
The City of Avenal will require each applicant to provide proof of U.S. citizenship, alien registration or authorization to work in the United States.
Must be 21 years of age at time of hire. Position will include a one year probationary term.