Police Sergeant Job Type:

Full Time Avenal, CA Avenal Police Department Salary:

$6,409.52 - $7,790.81

Position Summary:

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.

Essential Functions:

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.

Requirements:

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.

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