HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 8296RESOLUTION NO. 8296
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A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA
REVISING THE CLASS SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CLASSIFICATION
OF POLICE SERGEANT
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF AZUSA DOES HEREBY
RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The class specifications for Police
Sergeant is revised in its entirety in accordance with Exhibit
"A": attached and incorporated herein by reference.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED THIS 17th day of August, 1987
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing resolution was duly
adopted by the City Council of the City of Azusa at a regular
meeting thereof on the 17th day of August, 1987, by the following
vote of Council:
AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: AVILA, CRUZ, LATTA, MOSES
NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NONE
ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS:
COOK
CITY OF AZUSA adopted:
POLICE SERGEANT
(Exhibit "A")
DEFINITION
To have responsible charge of police field and/or office operations on an
assigned shift; to supervise and personally perform investigation, patrol
and administrative duties.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED
General supervision is provided by a Police Lieutenant or higher level
police management class.
Responsibilities include direct supervision of sworn and non -sworn
personnel.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES - Duties may include, but are not limited to, the
following:
As a Watch Operations Sergeant, to supervise law enforcement and related
support activities during an assigned shift.
As a Detective Sergeant, supervise and personally conduct complete and
detailed investigations of general and specialized crimes; review all
investigation reports and make recommendations and suggestions to
officers; coordinate investigations involving several officers.
Maintain discipline and ensure that department rules and policies
are followed.
Supervise and assist officers in follow-up investigations including the
gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of
suspects.
Participate in all normal shift activities as assigned including
enforcing local and state laws; may issue citations, make arrests, and
transport prisoners.
Supervise and participate in preparation of reports in cases for trial
and personally appear in court to present evidence and testimony, as
required.
Confer with prosecutors and maintain contact with other law enforcement
agencies.
Supervise the trustee program by screening perspective trustees,
scheduling and evaluating their work, and ensuring the necessary supplies
and equipment are provided.
Review reports submitted by officers.
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CITY OF AZUSA
POLICE SERGEANT (cont.)
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES (cont.)
Conduct in-service training.
Prepare reports of shift activity.
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May interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
May prepare investigation reports.
May testify and present evidence in court.
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in
matters relating to the investigation of crimes and the
apprehension of offenders.
Supervise booking procedures and record keeping regarding jail
prisoners.
Respond to citizen complaints and requests for information.
May investigate and make recommendations on the disposition
of claims and lawsuits against the City.
Analyze and synthesize a variety of data concerning departmental
activities and prepare reports and statistics.
Assist in budget preparation and administration.
Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff.
Perform related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
Police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime
prevention, traffic control, investigation and
identification techniques, and equipment, jail operations,
police records and reports, and first aid techniques.
Departmental rules and regulations.
Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension,
arrest, and custody of persons committing misdemeanors and
felonies, including rules of evidence pertaining to the
search and seizure and the preservation of evidence in
traffic and criminal cases.
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CITY OF AZUSA
POLICE SERGEANT (cont.)
Knowledge of (cont.)
Principles and practices of supervision, training, and
performance evaluation.
Ability to:
Supervise, schedule, train, and evaluate subordinates.
Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate and use facts and
evidence.
Analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action.
Interpret and apply laws and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Use and care for firearms.
Administer first aid.
Demonstrate keen powers of observations and memory.
Experience and Education
Any combination of experience and education that would
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is
qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and
abilities would be:
Experience:
Three (3) years of experience at the level of Police
Officer.
Education:
Associate of Arts degree or sixty (60) semester or
equivalent quarter units of college level coursework in
police science, public administration, or related field
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Possession of a P.O.S.T Basic Certificate
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