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�1�i � Position Profile — Police Sergeant Date: XXX Position Title: Police Sergeant Department: Police Accountable to: Lieutenant Primary Objective of Position To directly supervise the activities of police officers and others in the areas of patrol, crime prevention, criminal apprehension, training, planning, records, reports, identification, traffic, traffic accident investigation/prevention, public education, public relations, criminaUnon-criminal investigations (both juvenile and adult). Maior Areas of Accountability * 1. Supervises or personally handles arrest situations and procedures, emergency services, traffic law enforcement, legal and judicial activities. Assumes responsibility and accountability for all the action or inaction of persons and events with area of responsibility. *2. Directs and supervises police officers and others by assigning and/or transferring specific duties and work schedules in order to meet the needs of the department and the community. Monitors and approves time cards, attendance, overtime, vacations, holidays, sick lea�e, lea�es of absence, etc. 3. Rewards employees for excellent performance through commendations and desirable work assignments. Disciplines employees whose performance/actions are inconsistent with sound law enforcement practices or Department policies, rules, regulations, and procedures, using oral or written reprimands, suspensions, and recommendations for discharge. 4. Hears first level grievances and attempts to resolve problems, where possible, in accordance with department and City policy and sound law enforcement practices. *5. Plans and evaluates programs and personnel, and recommends performance standards and programs. Remains knowledgeable of the functions and responsibilities of subordinates in order to advise, assist, and instruct. Supervises, recommends, prepares, and conducts appropriate training for subordinates. *d. Conducts inspections to assure assignments are carried out in accordance with departmental standards: A. Personnel and equipment are clean, neat, and in the best possible condition to perform their functions. B. Reports are clear and concise. C. Complaints of any nature are followed up thoroughly and efficiently. D. Members of the public are dealt with fairly and impartially. 7. Conducts and oversees interviews of witnesses and suspects, and assures all persons are treated fairly, impartially, and in compliance with the United States constituhonal protechons.