Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Sayre, Pennsylvania
Los Angeles, California, California
Dundalk, Maryland
Demorest, Georgia
Posted: 07-Nov-24
Location: Dallas, Texas
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: 24017858
JOB SUMMARY
The Sergeant is a sworn officer who utilizes organizational and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with citizens and direct-line level Police and Security Officers while ensuring that public safety and law enforcement standards are met. Monitors and maintains positive relations within Patrol Personnel and with other divisions. Displays flexibility in providing support to administration and performing Officer duties as demand dictates.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
· Reviews and participates in the development of policies, procedures, and Standard Operating Guidelines.
· Conducts operational-level inquiries and investigations into citizen complaints regarding Public Safety personnel, including Internal Affairs Investigations.
· Professionally handles sensitive investigations and information in a professional manner, safeguarding confidential information obtained through investigation or from Law Enforcement authorities.
· Collects and reviews crime and statistical data and reports to regulatory agencies as needed.
· Ability to evaluate and recommend changes to policies, and establish procedures that affect the managed organization.
· Knowledge and ability to assist with oversight of various areas within the Professional Standards division, including the Criminal Investigations division, Property & Evidence, Fleet & Quartermaster, and Internal Affairs.
· Supervises and leads subordinates in enforcing laws, ordinances, policies, and procedures for the police department.
· Assists in developing and achieving departmental goals.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Good interpersonal and public relations skills.
- Must be able to work under stressful conditions.
- Able to balance multiple demands and respond to time constraints.
- Must have critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.
- Attain and maintain a minimum passing score of 80% accuracy during firearms qualification and requalification.
- Ability to make tactical judgments around the allocation and direction of the work of supervised employees using established guidelines, policies and/or procedures.
- Ability to make effective hiring and termination recommendations.
- Ability to train, and evaluate performance of supervised staff.
- General computer skills, including but not limited to: Microsoft Office, information security, scheduling and payroll systems, and email.
BENEFITS
Our competitive benefits package includes the following
- Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PTO accrual beginning Day 1
Note: Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level
QUALIFICATIONS
- EDUCATION - Associate's or 2 years of work experience above the minimum qualification
- EXPERIENCE - 3 Years of Experience
- EXPERIENCE: 2-3 years experience working in an administrative leadership law enforcement capacity is strongly preferred
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION -
Licensed Peace Officer (LPO)
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire.