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Patrol Sergeant
BASIC FUNCTION:
Supervises and assigned staff of patrol officers to ensure
such officers are properly trained and equipped for duty, that minimum staffing levels are
maintained, and that officer response to calls for service is appropriate and lawful.
Enforces Village ordinances, Illinois State law, and
federal law to maintain peace and protect the lives and property of the community.
Provides community service through crime prevention, emergency response, ensures traffic
safety and responds to miscellaneous requests for assistance.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND
EXERCISED:
Receives supervision from the Command Sergeant. Directly
supervises the Department Patrol Officers.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
 | Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not
limited to the following: |
| Supervises patrol officers in the enforcement of all
applicable state and federal laws and Village ordinances, rules and regulations. |
| Assists officers in the arrest of suspects, handling or
complex or problem situations, and reparation of incident reports. |
| Reviews and approves reports prepared by subordinate
officers to ensure maintenance of accurate and appropriate records and reports. |
| Prepares work schedules and assigns, coordinates, and
relieves the activities of shift personnel. |
| Evaluates assigned staff performance and appropriately
recognizes commendable performance, whether observed or reported by a third party, and
documents and counsels employees on opportunities to improve performance and recommends
disciplinary action as appropriate. |
| Performs essential functions of Command Sergeant as required
during the absence of the Command Sergeant. |
| Prepares and assists officers in the preparation of
statements, exhibits, reports, and other pertinent information of an evidentiary nature
for use in formal adjudication of cases in court. |
| Presents testimony in court regarding evidence obtained
through official investigation. |
| Recommends training needs for subordinates. |
| Patrols an assigned area in the Village, watching for
criminal and suspicious activity, verifying the safety of lives and property and prevents
crime by maintaining high visibility on the streets. |
| Performs the same duties as outlined for Patrol Officers as
required. |
