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Home My WebLink AboutCC Res 2524 1976-02-23 - WHEREAS, I WHEREAS, WHEREAS, , . ~ .' .' ~!. .' RESOLUTION NUMBER ,2s-.~t.L A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEAL BEACH, CALIFORNIA AMENDING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION PLAN REVISING THE JOB DESCRIP- TIONS OF POLICE SERGEANT AND POLICE LIEUTENANT AND DELETING THE POSITION CLASSIFICATION OF FIRE LIEUTENANT. The Personnel Officer in consultation with the City Manager and Chief of Police has recommended the revision of the job descriptions of r-01ice Sergeant and Police Lieutenant to improve the description of duties, to change the educational requirements and qualifying experience; and The Civil Service Board has reviewed the proposed revised job descriptions and proposed deletion and has recommended adoption of the proposals; and The revised job descriptions for Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant are made a part of this resolution as exhibits A and B respectively; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California does hereby amend the Position Classification of the City revising the job description of Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant and deleting the position classification of Fire Lieutenant. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Seal Beach, California at a meeting thereof held on~a~ day Of~~'~~, 1976 by the following vote: AYES, CO=e1'-".ro~ ~&u~~~~ NOEW: CouncilmembeEs I ABSENT: Councilmembers , , -- ... .... ,- Mayor ATTEST: .. ,~ ,'I , , . (' 1 I I II. I. ,. ,fJl~ ',4 l.(:Re~~~~t~on Number . , POLICE SERGEANT / ," DEFINITION Under general direction of a Police Lieutenant as Watch Commander, serve as a field patrol supervisor or as supervisor of the Detective Division or administrative, records or training supervisor, on an assigned shift or carry out special assignments in investigation. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES Principal areas of work assignment may include: Field Patrol Supervisor - Supervise officers in patrolling their assigned beats; assign patrol districts, special details and shift work; conduct roll calls and give special orders and instructions for the shift; advise and answer questions for officers in the 'field; ~ake field decisions on the dispatching or deployment of patrol cars in answering calls or emergencies; supervise and perform investigations and interrogations during an assigned shift; assist in a~ployee counselling and discip- linary matters; appear in Court to give testimony and 'evidence; may relieve the watch commander in his absence or at his direction. Detective Sergeant: Supervise the Detective Division activities by coordinating the juvenile program with County and S~ate officials, advising and counseling parents and juveniles, and reviewing and making recommendations for the disposition'of all matters pertaining, to juveniles; or assist in supervising the adult investigative- activities of the Department by reviet.ing the t.ork' of subordinate officers and advising them on technique procedures, and points of law. ' Training Supervisor: Coordinate recruiting and selection of personnel; coordinate the recruit training program; develop and administer the in-service training; coordinate supervisory training; research and review law and court decisions and assist in developing appropriate policies and procedures in training program; conduct personnel applicant investigations. May also be responsible for '--. .._--:--_........._.-..~-- ~._.. .._~._;- .--, --. . ~:' I ," 1 ~ I 1- I - ..~ ..--..-- Resolution Number. . ' POLICE SERGE..I\NT (continued) supervision of records and dispatcher personnel, property control and any other related Administrative division' duties. III. SUPERVISION Position involves supervision, the number depending on area of assignment. IV . '~ORKING ENVIRON~lENT : " - Normal office conditions and some field assignments. v. JOB REQUIREHENTS A. Education: At least 30 sem~ster units of college in Police Science, Administration, Political Science, Sociology, or some other,related ~ield. . B. Related Experience: Three years of professional police experience with a puqlic agency, including one year as a ~olice Officer with,the Seal Beach Police Department. .. C. 'Licenses and Certificates: Valid California Driver's License and a 'Basic POST Certificate. D. Special Skills, knowledge, and abilities: Knowledge of criminal law, invest;:igation, and crime prevention methods; h."Tlo~.ledge of the rules of evidence and the' laws governing the custody of persons; kno~.ledge of - the capabilities and lind.tations of operating units in the department and the ability to deploy personnel effectively; ability to direct personnel in their work and advise them on technical police problems; knowledge of pplice records; ability to analyze law enforcement problems and adopt effective programs for action; ability to plan and coordinate the work of subordinates; ability to prepare accurate and compre- hensive ~eports; ability to interview ~nd interrogate in a firm and tactful manner; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public, and with,fellow officers. '. C'l-W'" .' B-" . . ' Resolution Number , , , , POLICE LIEUTENANT f 1. DEFINITION I , Under general direction of a Police Captain or Division Ommander, plan, direct, and supervise the activities of a division on an assigned shift, or perform as supervisor ,responsible for a specialized function on a comparable level; perform related work as required. II. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES I, Uatch 'Commander: ' "Supervise: .a' snift in ,the Patrol Division including all'personnel scheduling, . planning, direction of all patrol functions, and mainten- ance of the police facility; monitor and direct field activities; ,review crime, 'arrest, and service reports;- counsel, advise, and direct citizens; train, evaluate,- 'and counsel personnel; prepare various reports; responsible for operation of the'City jail on his assigned shift. III. SUPERVISION -~- ~ ,rosition involves supervision, the number depending on , area of assignment. ' IV. WORKING ENVIROmlENT Normal office conditions and some field assignments.' . -'. V. JOB REQUIRm-IENTS A. Education: college in Sociology, field. -At: ieas~',30~ - -. semester units of police '-Science", Adriiinistration.- ',' . Political Science, or ,some ,other related I B. Related Experience: Fou~~years ~f professional police experience with a public agency,-including one year in a supervisory capacity with the Seal Beach Police Department. . ".-... ,.. " , . I I "., I Reso~ut~on ~umber POLICE LIEUTENANT (continued) o. Lateral Entry; lfuen determined necessary or advisable by the Chief of Police and Personnel , Officer and approved by the Civil Service Board, the position can be opened up to Lateral Entry with the follolY'ing requirements :\', :lFour_ years of professional police experience with a public agency including one year in a supervisory capacity. D. Licenses and Certificates: :Val~d California Drivers License and an Intermediate POST Certificate. E. Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Knowledge of modern policies and methods of police a&uinistration; knowledge of police patrol, traffi~, investigation, and identification methods; knowledge of the lalY's of evidence, arrest, and custody; knowledge of the Penal Code and criminal procedures; ability to ' supervise and train; ability to analyze police problems, make thorough investigations, an~ prepare comprehensive reports; ability to speak and write clearly; ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with the public and fellow officers. '. - .-- -:---. - -, .--~ -- - -- ..-- - -- -.- .-------. . -------- - -