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CITY OF COLTON POLICE SERGEANT DEFINITION: Under the general supervision of the Police Lieutenant or other management personnel, supervise, evaluate, and participate in the work of Police personnel responsible for a variety of law enforcement and crime prevention work including traffic control, special investigations, patrol, problem oriented policing, and other special assignments; ensure proper work practices and work quality in the field and accuracy in writing reports; and serve as a technical resource for assigned Police personnel. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Police Sergeant is the supervisory level class within the Police Officer class series responsible for overseeing and participating in all aspects of police work. This class also typically serves the traditional functions of a Watch Commander or supervision of the Detective Bureau. This classification is distinguished from the next lower classification of Police Corporal/Detective by the acceptance of full supervisory responsibility of an assigned Police Unit or function on a regular basis. In comparison, the Police Corporal/Detective is a lead supervisory position. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: Exercises direct supervision over assigned professional and technical Police personnel. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (include but are not limited to the following) • Plan, coordinate, prioritize, monitor, and participate in the work of Police personnel responsible for law enforcement and crime prevention duties including duties associated with traffic control, special investigations, patrol, problem oriented policing, and other special assignments. • Assign work to assigned personnel within unit; monitor work activities to ensure safe work practices and work quality in the field and accuracy in writing reports; ensure compliance with applicable rules, policies, and procedures. • Perform the more difficult and complex policing responsibilities of the work unit which may include making controversial decisions in the field pertaining to a variety of matters. • Participate in the development of policies and procedures; recommend programs, projects, and work assignments to higher level management personnel. • Develop schedules for department training; maintain appropriate work records and documents which may include timesheets, training records, disciplinary actions and records, and other necessary administrative documentation; prepare statistical and/or analytical reports on operations as necessary. • As the Administrative Sergeant, manage the recruitment, selection, and training of Police personnel; assume responsibility for evaluating new personnel on the basis of their application materials; coordinate and schedule recruitment activities; provide necessary training. • As the Administrative Sergeant, respond to questions, inquiries, and complaints pertaining to any Police Department personnel; research and investigate accusations by the public; assume