Police Sergeant

City of Fairbanks•Alaska 99701, AK

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This job is a sworn position with the Fairbanks Police Department and is under the supervision of a Lieutenant. It is a first-line supervisor of personnel, supervising daily operations through work distribution, monitoring, training, evaluation, and enforcement. The role involves assigned delegated responsibility, exercising infrequent to frequent discretionary authority with varying levels of supervision and instruction. There is infrequent to frequent access to confidential information. This position is bargained through PSEA.

Requirements

Internal Applicants: A current Alaska Police Standards Council Intermediate Certificate or equivalent Law Enforcement Certification.
A minimum of two years college education in criminology, law enforcement, criminal justice, police science/administration or related field of study. College year is equivalent to 12 credits per semester or 24 per year. Training hours can be used to meet the college credit requirement.
5 (five) or more years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, with one of those years in a leadership role (FTO, Instructor, ETC).
Education will not be substituted for experience, but experience can be substituted for education.
1 (one) year experience in Fairbanks Police Department.
Possess and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver's license throughout the duration of employment.
External Applicants: A current Alaska Police Standards Council Intermediate Certificate or equivalent Law Enforcement Certification.
A minimum of two years college education in criminology, law enforcement, criminal justice, police science/administration or related field of study. College year is equivalent to 12 credits per semester or 24 per year. Training hours can be used to meet the college credit requirement.
5 (five) or more years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, with one of those years in a leadership role (FTO, Instructor, ETC).
Possess and maintain a valid State of Alaska driver's license throughout the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

Leadership
Communicates Effectively
Holds Self and Others Accountable
Problem Solving and Innovation
Demonstrates Ethical Behavior
Leverages Resources (Coaches and Develops)
Drives to Excel
Maximizes Team Effectiveness
Supportive of Change

Responsibilities

Enforces and investigates violations of local, state, and federal laws as applicable, using established and proper law enforcement techniques, policies, procedures, regulations, and complying with the law.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates the performance of a team, unit, division including sergeants and officers, including determining and implementing appropriate disciplinary actions and counseling employees when necessary.
Assumes an active role in complex duties and establishes and/or approves procedures for the routine duties; serves as liaison between line Officers and Command Staff.
Investigates crimes, traffic accidents, or other public safety incidents by carefully questioning and observing victims, complaining parties, witnesses, suspects, and/or others with relevant information; secures crime scenes or sites of traffic accidents; identifies and protects physical evidence from destruction or contamination, and controls access in accordance with training and departmental policy; conducts field sobriety tests, as needed.
Conducts searches of vehicles, commercial buildings, persons, residences, or other property to investigate incidents, locate and apprehend suspects, or to deter threats to public safety in accordance with legal guidelines, training, and department policy; assists in search and rescue operations to locate crime victims or missing persons.
Conducts reviews of use of force reports and assesses each report to the adherence of department policy and procedures.
May be asked to conduct internal investigations of possible violation of departmental policy or procedure.
Makes appropriate judgments of needed actions for a wide variety of situations, including legal jurisdiction for interventions; adapts responses, according to established departmental policy, criminal codes, conditions, and specifics of a situation; uses sound, professional judgment and common sense to request assistance of other law enforcement officers, public health or safety officials, emergency medical personnel and/or medical examiners staff.
Observes and assesses situations on an ongoing basis and takes appropriate actions to prevent or resolve any potential public safety problems, using professional judgment and appropriate application of law and department policies.
Provides advice and information to citizens regarding decisions, departmental policies, and methods of follow-up; serves as primary contact with the public; provides information or referrals to know community resources, medical facilities, special divisions of the department or other government agencies for assistance.
Understands, and enforces the policies and procedures adopted by the department and the laws as defined in State codes; supervises and trains personnel; investigates incidents involving subordinate employees, cases, and other work related matters; performs this type of work in conjunction with either superiors or subordinates in cases involving complex or sensitive matters; coordinates activities with subordinate employees, peers, and superiors (coordination of duties are generally broad in scope, and deal with more than one organizational unit, section or detail).
Maintains accurate manual or electronic notes and logs of investigations, crimes, arrests, vehicle accidents or other incidents during shift; prepares accurate and thorough written documentation and reports, as directed by department policy.
Ensures equal protection and services to members of the public, regardless of culture, race, ethnicity, gender, immigrant status, political affiliation, lifestyle, sexual orientation, and/or socio-economic backgrounds; communicates effectively with departmental staff, supervisors, superior officers, and other law enforcement or public safety representatives and media.