The City of Ukiah's Police Department welcomes applications for Police Sergeant.

Under direction, the Police Sergeant will have responsible charge of police field or office operations on an assigned shift; to supervise and personally assist and participate in patrol and investigation duties; and to do related work as assigned.

These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed in positions allocated to this class.  The examples of work performed are neither restricted to nor all-encompassing of the duties to be performed under this job title.  

• As shift supervisor, oversee the patrol and law enforcement activities during an assigned shift.
• Maintain discipline and ensure that department rules and policies are followed. 
• Assist officers in follow-up investigations by personally participating in investigation, including the routine gathering of evidence, questioning of witnesses, and apprehension of suspects.  
• 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 preparing reports in cases for trial and may personally appear in court to present evidence and testimony. 
• Confer with prosecutors and maintain contact with other law enforcement agencies, as needed.   
• Conduct in-service training.  
• Prepare reports of shift activity. 
• Review all investigation reports and make recommendations and suggestions to officers.   
• Coordinate investigations involving several officers, including narcotics investigations.   
• Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.  
• Contact and cooperate with other law enforcement agencies in matters relating to the investigation of crimes and in the apprehension of offenders. 
• Supervise maintenance of department files and reports. 
• Analyze and synthesize a variety of data concerning departmental activities and prepare reports and statistics.  
• Supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. 
• Work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays. 
• Perform specialized investigative or detective work as assigned by the Police Chief.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience:

Minimum of three years of law enforcement experience as a Police Officer.

Necessary Special Requirements:

• Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License.
• Possession of a California Intermediate P.O.S.T. Certificate.
• Not have been convicted of a felony in the State of California or any other state or federal jurisdiction.
• Be in good physical condition, with weight in proportion to height.
• Have normal hearing with not over 15% loss in either ear from 500 to 2000 cycles.
• Have not less than 20/20 corrected vision in both eyes with full color perception.
• Must be eligible to legally possess and carry a handgun.
• As a condition of employment, any person hired after September 1, 1993, in the Police Unit must be a non-user of tobacco products in any form and shall refrain from smoking tobacco or any other substances.

Residency Requirement:

All Police Sergeants are required to maintain a residence allowing response to the station within 45 minutes of notification to report.

About City of Ukiah Police Department

Ukiah is located along the busy Highway 101 corridor, just two hours north of the Golden Gate Bridge. Its approximately five square miles in size serves as a perfect hub between the Bay Area and the Oregon border, and is also situated near the east/west intersection of Highway 20 and Highway 101, providing convenient access to the Central Valley and Coast. Ukiah’s resident population of 16,607 can be deceiving. As the Mendocino County seat and the business/education/shopping center for much of Mendocino, Lake, and even Sonoma Counties, its weekday population can be as much as 40,000 or more. Ukiah serves a population of over 104,000 within a half-hour radius. This allows the city to have services, shopping and dining beyond what most cities its size can generally offer. The Ukiah Police Department (UPD) is a professional organization comprised of dedicated, well-trained officers and staff who are committed to work in partnership with the community to provide public safety to the residents and visitors of Ukiah. UPD officers serve by patrolling the city and by responding to calls for police service, performing crime prevention activities, conducting investigations, promoting pu...blic safety, and apprehending offenders. The Ukiah Police Department strives to make a positive impact on the quality of life of residents and visitors alike. The stated organizational values of the Ukiah Police Department are Safety, Professionalism, and Community Service.

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