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RESOLUTION NO. 97-438
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF CARLSBAD, CALIFORNIA, REVISING THE POLICE
SERGEANT JOB DESCRIPTION.
WHEREAS, it is desirable to revise the Police Sergeant job description to
accurately state the minimum requirements in accordance with the California
Commission on Police Standards and Training; and,
WHEREAS, the City and the Carlsbad Police Officers’ Association have
met and conferred on the impacts of these recommendations on their represented
employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the
City of Carlsbad, California, as follows:
1 . That the above recitations are true and correct.
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2. That the job description of Police Sergeant shown as Attachment
A, attached hereto and made a part thereof, is hereby approved.
PASSED, APPROVED, AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the
Carlsbad City Council held on the 8th day of April , 1997, by the
following vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Lewis, Finnila, Nygaard, Kulchin, and Ha
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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ATTEST:
ALE.THA L. RAUTENKRANZ, City Clerk
(SEAL)
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Attachment A
Resolution No. 97-438
CITY OF CARLSBAD
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: POLICE SERGEANT
DEPARTMENT POLICE
BASIC FUNCTION:
Under direction, to have responsible charge of police field or office
operations on an assigned shift; to supervise and personally perform
investigation duties; and to do other related work as assigned.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
As a patrol sergeant, to supervise the patrol, traffic safety, investigative
and records and communications activities during an assigned shift,
Maintain discipline and ensure that Department rules and policies are
followed,
As assigned, plan, supervise and participate in a comprehensive program
of adult and juvenile investigative services,
Participate in all normal patrol activities, including enforcing local and
state laws, issuing citations, making arrests, administering first aid and
transporting prisoners.
Assist officers in follow-up investigations and may personally participate
in investigations, including all routine gathering of evidence, questioning
of witnesses and apprehension of suspects,
Assist officers in preparing reports in cases for trial and may personally
appear in court to present evidence and testimony.
Prepare duty rosters and assign personnel to various work assignments,
shifts and places of work,
Confer with prosecutors and maintain contact with other law
enforcement agencies. Review reports submitted by officers; conduct in-
service training; prepare reports of shift activity,
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Review all reports and make recommendations and suggestions to
officers,
Interview victims, complainants, witnesses and suspects; prepare
investigation reports; testify and present evidence in court,
Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters
relating to the apprehension of offenders,
Analyze and synthesize a variety of data concerning Departmental
activities and prepare reports and statistics,
Assist in budget preparation and administration,
Supervise, train and evaluate assigned staff,
Serve as Acting Police Lieutenant or Police Captain when necessary.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of:
Police methods and procedures, including patrol, crime prevention,
traffic control, investigation and identification techniques and police
records and reports.
Criminal law with particular reference to the apprehension, arrest and
custody of persons committing misdemeanors and felonies, including
rules or evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the
preservation and presentation of evidence in traffic and criminal
cases.
Principles and practices of supervision and training.
Ability to:
supervise, schedule and train subordinates.
0 Analyze situations and adopt effective course of action.
0 Interpret and apply laws and regulations.
Observe accurately and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents
Use and care of firearms.
and places.
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Think and act quickly in emergencies, and judge situations and
Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those
0 Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
Meet standards of physical stature, endurance, and agility established
people accurately.
contacted in the course of work.
by the City and state guidelines.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination equivalent to the education and experience that could
likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifjring. A typical
background may include:
Equivalent to completion of an Associate of Arts degree
emphasizing coursework in law enforcement or related discipline,
and/or an Advanced Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)
Certificate; and
Four years of law enforcement experience as a sworn Police Officer
beyond the probationary period, including two years of patrol
operations experience with a California law enforcement agency.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
0 Obtain a Supervisory Certificate in accordance with POST standards.
0 Must meet the standards established for peace officers as defined by
California Government Code Section 103 1.
0 Possession of a valid California drivers’ license.
PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:
Depending on the assignment, the physical and mental requirements
and environment may vary. Refer to the task analysis of the essential
duties for more specific physical and mental requirements related to
individual assignments.
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