Administrative Sergeant

City of Freeport, Texas•Freeport, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This position requires a high level of initiative, organizational ability, and accountability in managing multiple administrative and operational responsibilities. Perform job with professionalism, respect, integrity, compassion, accountability and transparency. Ability to perform work of a patrol officer, requiring good physical and mental condition. Ability to train, mentor and supervise subordinate personnel. Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and in writing. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and in making decisions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working partnerships with subordinates, peers, supervisors and the general public. Ability to foster positive relationships between the members of the Police Department and community. Enforce laws, preserve peace, protect life and property. Investigate crime, apprehend lawbreakers, and provide community services. Model desirable values and ethics to subordinates and members of the community; build positive morale throughout the department. The Administrative Sergeant is responsible for overseeing administrative compliance and program management functions within the Police Department. This position serves as the Texas Police Chiefs Association (TPCA) Program Manager and Compliance Coordinator, ensuring adherence to accreditation standards, departmental policies, and regulatory requirements. The Administrative Sergeant supports departmental operations through policy development, training coordination, hiring processes, and community engagement while maintaining the ability to perform patrol and supervisory functions as needed.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
21 years of age or older
Pass a written exam and physical agility
Pass background check
Licensed by the Texas Commission of Law Enforcement
Must have a valid driver's license with good driving record
7 years law enforcement experience
At least 2 years supervisory experience
Must be certified as a Field Training Officer
Must have an Intermediate Peace Officer Certification or higher
Must have the ability to communicate well with general public, supervisors, and co-workers
Problem solving, observational, teamwork, writing, math, computer, and self-management skills
Be mature, levelheaded, honest, intelligent, cooperative, courteous, and dependable.
Considerable knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, departmental standard operating procedures and regulations.
Skilled in the operation of job specific tools and equipment.
Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills
Ability to analyze policies, procedures, and compliance standards
Effective written and verbal communication skills and a strong attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple programs and deadlines simultaneously
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel, city officials, the public, and other outside agencies.
Ability to lift objects, bending, stooping, crawling, standing, and walking for extended periods of time.
Ability to operate, maneuver and/or steer equipment and machinery requiring simple, but continuous adjustments, such as squad car, restraint devices, computer terminal, first aid equipment, and cameras.
Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing semi-skilled movements such as data entry.
Ability to exert moderate physical effort in sedentary to light work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.
Ability to recognize and identify degrees of similarities or differences between characteristics of colors, forms, sound and odors associated with job-related objects, materials and tasks.
Ability to work under pressure with numerous distractions while maintaining good ethics and public service skills in adverse circumstances.
All municipal employees will be expected to show and maintain a high level of initiative, enthusiasm, and motivation towards the improvement of ALL aspects of the Freeport community.
Employees will also be expected to be available for work, to report to work in a dependable and timely fashion, and to be physically and mentally fit to do their assigned work.
Must pass a drug analysis test, physical exam, and successfully complete a background check.

Nice To Haves

TCOLE Basic Instructor Proficiency Certification or higher preferred
Must obtain TCOLE Instructor Proficiency Certification within six (6) months of assignment if not already certified.

Responsibilities

Works under the general supervision of a Police Lieutenant, Captain and Chief.
Attendance at work is an essential function of this position.
This position is subject to 24-hour recall as needed.
Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances.
Will be required to perform all functions of a Patrol Officer, Patrol Corporal, Criminal Investigator, and/or Patrol Sergeant as assigned, including providing supervisory oversight to personnel as needed.
Operates a motor vehicle to assist in carrying out the business of the department and the City.
Responds to critical incidents and assists in command functions when necessary.
Will be required to perform shift work including days, evenings, and nights including weekends and holidays as needed.
Will be required to perform work for extended periods during emergency situations and weather-related disasters as needed.
Performs a variety of routine and complex public safety work in the performance and administration of police patrol, investigation, traffic regulation, and related law enforcement activities.
Serve as the Department's TPCA Program Manager and Compliance Coordinator.
Ensure compliance with TPCA standards through inspections, audits, and documentation.
Maintain accreditation files, proofs, and reports.
Conduct periodic internal reviews and prepare for external assessments.
Monitor regulatory changes and recommend updates to maintain compliance.
Review, revise, and maintain departmental policies and procedures in coordination with department administration.
Research best practices and recommend policy improvements.
Ensure policies remain compliant with federal, state, and local laws.
Coordinate and attend community events on behalf of the department.
Assist with public outreach and crime prevention initiatives.
Serve as a Crime Prevention Officer.
Serve as a Victim Liaison Officer.
Maintains official Freeport Police Department social media page(s), responds to citizen comments and messages through social media accounts.
Serve as liaison between the Police Department and community stakeholders.
Assures efficient performance of assigned staff.
Assist and support the Training Coordinator in scheduling and tracking training.
Maintain training records and ensure TCOLE compliance.
Identify training needs and assist in development of training programs.
Coordinate internal and external training opportunities.
May serve as instructor for departmental training and ensure compliance with TCOLE training standards.
Coordinates activities with supervisors or other city departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies.
Coordinates internal review of citizen complaints and compliments.
Conducts internal investigations as assigned.
May conduct background investigations for applicants as assigned.
Assist with recruitment, testing, hiring, and promotional processes.
Does related work as directed.
Conforms to the oral and written policies of the Freeport Police Department.
This job description is intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the Administrative Sergeant and is not intended to be all-inclusive.
All employees are expected to perform tasks assigned by their supervisor; furthermore, additional hours may be required in times of necessity.