Police Sergeant

Pay Range: $53.01 - $68.52 Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications. Merit: This role is eligible for merit within our pay-for-performance philosophy via our annual performance review process. Hires after September 1st will take the next year's compensation data into account but would not be eligible for merit until the following year.

Benefits: Full-time roles are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage options as well as other program offerings such as our Employee Assistance Program and more. You may also contribute to our 401(a) plan that includes a company match. Seasonal roles are not eligible for medical, dental, and vision coverage, but have benefits such as Paid Sick Leave, Ski and Skate Pass, Employee Assistance Program, etc. It's fun and rewarding to work for the City of Steamboat Springs! Our employees are passionate and proud to serve our community with excellence and distinction. Our teams are awesome, and we are committed to our community and the very special place that is Steamboat Springs, Colorado! When joining the City of Steamboat Springs, you can expect to work for an organization with:

• A team that strives to make this the best place you've ever worked!
• A focus on supporting our employees' mental, physical, and financial well-being
• A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion that creates a welcoming city
• A highly engaged workforce proudly serving our community with excellence and distinction
• A passion for strategically providing outstanding municipal services
• A promise to each other to support the work we all do for the city, community & Yampa Valley
• Uniqueness Fuels Our Innovative Spirit Our commitment to inclusion across race, gender, age, religion, identity and experiences drives us forward every day. It's the collective sum of our experiences that makes Steamboat Springs and the Yampa Valley a powerful, insightful and welcoming community.
• General Purpose:
• 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.
• Supervision Received:
• Works under the general supervision of the Police Operations Commander.
• Supervision Exercised:
• Exercises general supervision over police officers and other staff as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Supervises police officers and other assigned staff in their duties in the general enforcement of law and prevention of crime and disorder; visits the scene of crimes, emergencies or accidents to assist and/or supervise the police officers. Supervises, coordinates, and participates other law enforcement related functions, such as special events, hiring, training, public information, etc. Personally handles more difficult situations, complaints, and investigations. Reviews a variety of police related reports prepared by subordinate officers or others. Evaluates officers' arrests based on circumstances and evidence to determine whether subject will be detained or placed in jail. Makes day-to-day police assignments as required by the needs of the service. Makes plans about individual tactical matters such as equipment to be used for particular operations or the detailed plans needed for an investigation. Develops new approaches to investigate problems. Advises supervisors on deployment of personnel during emergency responses. Maintains contact with all police personnel to coordinate investigation activities, provide mutual assistance during emergency situations and provide general information about Department activities. Maintains contact with general public, court officials, and other City officials in the performance of police activities, as assigned. Conducts periodic performance evaluations and planning sessions for assigned personnel. Counsels assigned personnel on job performance and disciplinary matters. Personally participates in investigating criminal law violations occurring within the City limits, obtaining evidences and compiling information regarding these crimes, preparing cases for filing of charges, testifying in court, and related activities. Works a uniformed shift in the performance of security patrols, traffic control, investigation and first aid at accidents, detection, investigation and arrest of persons involved in crimes or misconduct. Maintains normal availability by radio, computer terminal, or telephone for consultation on major emergencies or precedent. Carries out duties in conformance with Federal, State, County, and City laws and ordinances. Patrols City streets, parks, commercial and residential areas to preserve the peace and enforce the law, control vehicular traffic prevent or detect and investigate misconduct involving misdemeanors, felonies, and other law violations' and to otherwise serve and protect. Responds to emergency radio calls and investigates accidents, robberies, civil disturbances, domestic disputes, fights, drunkenness, missing children, prowlers, abuse of drugs, etc. Takes appropriate law enforcement action. Interrogates suspects, interviews witnesses and drivers; preserves evidence; arrests violators; investigates and renders assistance at scene of vehicular accidents; summons ambulances and other law enforcement vehicles; takes measurements and draws diagrams of scene; conducts follow-up investigations of crimes committed during assigned shift; seeks out and questions victim, witnesses and suspects; develops leads and tips; searches scene of crimes for clues; analyzes and evaluates evidence and arrests offenders; Prepares cases for giving testimony and testifies in court proceedings. Prepares a variety of reports and records including officer's Daily Log, Criminal Offense reports, field interview reports, alcohol reports, influence reports, breathalyzer check list, bad check form, vehicle impoundment form, traffic hazard report, etc. Assists citizens with problem solving and such matters as locked or stalled vehicles, crime prevention, drug resistance, traffic safety, etc. Coordinates and supervises the training, assignment, development of subordinate police officers. Coordinates activities with supervisors or other City departments, exchanges information with officers in other law enforcement agencies, and obtains advice from the City Attorney, Court Administrator, District Attorney, and Municipal Prosecutor's Office regarding cases, policies and procedures. Assists and collaborates with outside agencies including law enforcement, emergency services, probation and parole, district attorney, human services, mental health, public and private schools, private security companies, and media outlets.

Peripheral Duties: Analyzes and recommends improvements to equipment and facilities, as needed. Reviews, evaluates, and develops programs, policies and procedures for various departmental operations. Schedules and conducts meetings. Maintains departmental equipment, supplies and facilities. Maintains liaison with community groups.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the