Police Corporal

City of Talent•Talent, OR

About The Position

This is a first-level supervisory position responsible for supervising patrol officers, performing technical police duties, and carrying out related activities. The Corporal directs assigned subordinate personnel and receives general and specific supervision from the Sergeant, Lieutenant, and Chief of Police. The position is evaluated by the Police Sergeant. The successful candidate will be placed within the stated salary range based on experience and qualifications. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, non-exempt union position with benefits.

Requirements

Meet all qualifications required of a Police Officer.
Demonstrate potential for success as a supervisor.
Possess good leadership skills.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge and experience of police operations and/or have five years of related experience.
Possess excellent communication skills.
Hold Intermediate DPSST Certification.

Responsibilities

Assign, review, and evaluate subordinate employees’ work for compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Review subordinate employees’ written reports for content, accuracy, and completeness.
Serve as Watch Commander or shift supervisor and oversee public safety operations when assigned to that role.
Recommend departmental policies and activities, and provide recommendations concerning personnel performance, to superior officers.
Support patrol and investigative efforts to enforce traffic and criminal laws and ordinances.
Assume responsibility at crime scenes and take command of emergency situations.
Investigate criminal and traffic violations; handle complaints; interview witnesses and suspects; prepare reports; and testify in court.
Work regular and fill-in patrol shifts as needed.
Assist the public as needed.
Maintain working relationships with personnel from other law enforcement agencies.
Perform all duties of a Police Officer and other similar or required duties.