Police Sergeant - Patrol

City of Canon City • Canon City, CO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under limited supervision, this position supervises and performs the police patrol or investigative duties of an assigned shift or unit of the Canon City Police Department, to assist and protect the lives and property of Canon City residents, business owners, and visitors. The role involves supervising and managing all assigned staff, including hiring, training, coaching, and evaluating performance. The essential duties include supervising employees, scheduling, approving overtime, assigning work, monitoring progress, inspecting appearance and equipment, providing guidance and mentorship, determining training needs, conducting evaluations, recommending disciplinary actions, guiding and developing employees, coordinating high-risk incidents, reviewing reports, providing excellent customer service, and conducting briefings. Additionally, the position performs the full range of duties of subordinate officers/detectives, such as patrolling, responding to calls, intervening in disputes, investigating criminal cases, controlling traffic, writing reports, issuing citations, making arrests, consulting with prosecutors, and testifying in court. Non-essential duties may include conducting internal affairs investigations, coordinating the Field Training Officer (FTO) program, coordinating training requirements, conducting firearms or SRT team training, maintaining the armory, and assuming field command of major incidents. The role also requires attending trainings, seminars, and meetings as required, and performing related duties as directed.

Requirements

• Three (3) years of experience as police officer or police detective.
• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field.
• Certified Colorado Police Officer.
• Have a valid Colorado Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one within sixty (60) days of hire, with a driving record acceptable to the City of Cañon City.
• Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the listed knowledge, abilities and skills may be substituted.
• Knowledge of Federal, state, and local laws, statutes, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to law enforcement issues in Canon City.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of criminal justice.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of performing police patrol or investigative duties of an assigned shift or unit within a municipal police department.
• Knowledge of the theory, principles, practices, and methods of employee supervision and training.
• Ability to supervise employees on an assigned shift.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing including the preparation of reports, warrants, and other legal paperwork.
• Ability to oversee and respond to emergencies, crime and accident scenes, acts of terror, natural disasters, and preplanned events that require a large police response.
• Ability to perform duties as outlined in the job description of Police Officer I and/or II.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists including investigating and resolving complaints.
• Familiar with basic computer functions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Knowledge of basic office equipment including but not limited to copiers, fax machines, multi-line phone systems, and adding machines.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent customer service. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Ability to build effective relationships as needed with employees, government officials, contractors, vendors, and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Six (6) years of experience as police officer or police detective.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Supervises activities of employees of an assigned unit or shift, such as Police Officers, Police Detectives, and Evidence Technicians.
• Schedules employees, approves overtime, assigns work, and monitors its progress.
• Inspects appearance and equipment of assigned patrol officers and other personnel.
• Provides guidance and mentorship regarding performance, next steps, and judgment issues.
• Determines training needs, trains employees, writes and conducts evaluations, and recommends disciplinary actions.
• Guides and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth.
• Coordinates the handling of high risk, complex, or sensitive incidents or cases.
• Reviews reports prepared by employees and assigns any necessary follow-up work.
• Provides excellent customer service to external and internal customers including but not limited to effectively listening and communicating, providing accurate information, offering solutions, assisting in resolution, and ensuring timely follow up.
• Conducts briefings regarding policy changes, legislative updates, and relevant police business.
• Performs the full range of duties of subordinate officers/detectives, such as patrolling in marked or unmarked police cars, responding to calls, intervening in disputes, investigating criminal cases, controlling traffic, writing reports, preparing legal paperwork, issuing citations, making arrests, consulting with prosecutors, testifying in court, and transporting suspects to jail.
• Some positions may conduct internal affairs investigations.
• Some positions coordinate the Field Training Officer (FTO) program and supervise FTO’s on all shifts.
• Some positions coordinate the training requirements for Police Officers.
• Some positions conduct firearms training or SRT team training.
• Some positions maintain armory of weapons for department.
• Some positions may assume field command of major incidents.
• Attends or completes trainings, seminars, and meetings as required.
• Performs related duties as established by law or ordinance or as reasonably directed by the City.

Benefits

• $10,000 Hiring Bonus: $2,500 at commencement of employment, $2,500 after successful completion of Field Training Program and $5,000 after one year of service post Field Training.
• Full-Time Non-Exempt Position
• Hourly Wage Rate: $36.79 - $45.07

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree