Police Sergeant

Police Sergeant

Salary

$110,177.60 - $133,910.40 Annually

Location

232 West Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre, CA

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

201600278

Department

Police Department

Opening Date

10/08/2026

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Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under direction of the Captain and/or the Police Chief, supervises, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of law enforcement staff involved in the protection of public health, safety, and welfare and the enforcement of applicable federal, state, and local laws; carries out all assignmentswith the focus on treating everyone with compassion, dignity and respect. These tasks are accomplished through working in partnership with residents and the business community to promote and enhance an environment of safety through listening with respect, being approachable, and responding unfalteringly to the challenges we face together.

CLASSIFICATION CHARACTERISTICS

The fundamental reason this classification exists is to protect life and property, prevent and investigate crimes, arrest criminals, and to enforce laws and ordinances.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Acts as watch commander; plans, coordinates, directs and supervises the work of assigned watch; oversees the operation of the police station; manages the detective bureau, narcotics operations, records security; plans and supervises special details and operations;
• Supervises the work of subordinates, reserves, and volunteers; assigns, reviews, and coordinates work, provides instruction and guidance, selects new employees; responsible for recommending and approving promotions, discipline, salary increases, personnel evaluations; acts on employee problems; investigates complaints against personnel on assigned shift; may perform risk management tasks; develops and implements training programs;
• Promotes a culture of community service in proactively solving problems with an emphasis on fairness and personal engagement;
• Advises and assists in patrol, detective, juvenile and desk supervisory operations;
• Reviews shift reports;
• Confers with members of the department, public and private officials and the general public relative to specific police problems, policies and procedures; acts as a liaison with mutual aid cities, the media, the Department of Justice and other city departments and personnel.
• Serves as a member of the Chief's staff; may be assigned to any of the following collateral duties; scheduling, payroll, budget, purchasing and inventory, patrol operations, armory/tactical equipment, administration, training and/or jail management;
• May be assigned to oversee special programs, projects, or other department functions/activities; coordinates with other agencies, City Departments, and/or the public;
• Patrols a designated area of the city in a vehicle; enforces motor vehicle operation and parking regulations, the penal code and city ordinances; prevents commission of crimes; inspects, reports, and corrects conditions which may lead to crime or delinquency; answers radio/service calls;
• Obtains criminal, search and traffic warrants;
• Apprehends crime suspects and/or makes arrests; performs jail booking procedures, including fingerprinting and photographing of prisoners; supervises jail operations;
• Receives complaints and reports, and provides the public with information and directions;
• Performs other related duties as required.

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS

• May act as dispatcher in his/her absence; oversee the radio/desk operations; maintain emergency operations center.

Typical Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES

Knowledge of:

• Operations and standard operating procedures of a Police Department.
• Principles of supervision, training, and performance evaluation. Principles and practices of program development, administration, and evaluation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations including laws governing the apprehension, arrest, and custody of persons accused of felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses.
• Modern methods, procedures, and techniques used in providing the full range of law enforcement and crime prevention services and activities including investigation and identification, patrol, traffic control, juvenile programs, record keeping, records management, automated records systems, search and seizure, care and custody of persons and property, and crime prevention.
• Care, maintenance, and operation of firearms and other modern police equipment.
• Principles and practices of data collection and analysis.
• Methods and techniques of report preparation and writing. English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Principles and practices used in the identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
• Techniques and applications of self-defense and proper use of force.
• Methods and techniques used in interviewing witnesses, victims, or suspects. Investigative techniques, procedures, and sources of information.
• Principles and applications of public relations.
• Geography of the local area.
• Standard broadcasting procedures of a police radio system.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Occupational hazards and standard safety practices.

Ability to:

• Supervise, organize, and review the work of lower level staff.
• Train, and evaluate staff.
• Analyze complex law enforcement issues, evaluate alternatives and reach sound conclusions.
• Make adjustments to standard operating procedures as necessary to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Facilitate group participation and consensus building.
• Understand, interpret, apply, enforce, and make decisions in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Interpret and explain law enforcement policies and procedures.
• Gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence and reach sound conclusions.
• Act quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
• Effectively use and qualify with law enforcement tools and weapons including firearms, batons, defensive tactics, and other safety equipment.
• Operate specialized law enforcement equipment including specialized police vehicles, radios, video systems, and radars.
• Judge situations/people accurately.
• Think clearly and act quickly in a variety of situations.
• Conduct a variety of criminal and special investigations.
• Gather, assemble, analyze, evaluate, and use facts and evidence.
• Interview victims, complainants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Accurately observe and remember names, faces, numbers, incidents, and places.
• Control violent people and affect arrests.
• Administer first aid.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and routine correspondence.
• Maintain contact and preserve good relations with the public; respond to requests and inquiries from the general public.
• Meet standards for physical endurance, agility, health, and vision.
• Work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, holidays and varied shifts.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education/Training/Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required; at least 30 hours of course work in law enforcement, public administration or a related field; at least five years of experience as a patrol officer. An Associates of Science Degree and Bachelor Degree is highly desirable.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:

Possession of a valid California driver's license: Class "C" or higher.

Requires a P.O.S.T Basic Academy certification: intermediate and advanced certification desirable.

P.O.S.T. approved supervisory training within one year of appointment to position.

Supplemental Information

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is expected to climb or scale walls, ladders, or steps, carry police safety gear; stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, squat or crawl, as well as walk, sit, and run. Sensory demands include talking, hearing, and using smell. These positions must be able to pull and carry persons in emergency situations, administer first aid, and fight in self-defense. Employees are expected to grasp and carry power and hand tools, and lift, carry, and move persons, equipment, and push, pull or drag objects weighting up to 100 pounds or more. Incumbents must have no more than 20/100 uncorrected and 20/30 corrected and freedom from uncorrectable color blindness. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties for this position, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situation; learn and apply new information or new skills; remain calm and use effective judgment in dangerous situations; and interact with people, including business representatives, City staff, other organizations, police safety personnel, school representatives, and the public, with interfaces influenced by the position assignment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee frequently works in outside weather conditions, and in a patrol car, and may operate specialized equipment when assigned to patrol. The work involves exposure to extreme heat, smoke, dust, fumes, and inclement weather, as well as loud noises such as, but not limited to, sirens, alarms, gunshots, and diesel engines.

Disaster Service Workers

All City of Sierra Madre employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Sierra Madre is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Sierra Madre will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective employees and incumbents to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Summary of Benefits

Police Officers Association

PERS Retirement

• Classic Members

• 3% @ 55 safety / 2.5% @ 55 misc

• Final year single highest year

• New Members

• 2.7% @ 57 safety / 2% @ 62 misc

• EE pay 50% of normal cost

• Final compensation determined by highest 36 consecutive month period

• 1953 Survivor benefit

POST Stipends:

• Intermediate POST Certificates: Any officer who has an Intermediate POST Certificate shall receive an additional 5% pay over said officers base salary.
• Advanced POST Certificates: Any officer who has an Advanced POST Certificate shall receive an additional 10% pay over said officers base salary. This may not be combined with any other POST Stipend.
• Supervisory POST Certificates: Any sergeant who has a Supervisory POST Certificate shall receive an additional 15% pay over said sergeants base salary. This may not be combined with any other POST Stipend.

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Effective December 1, 2023

• PERS Medical Plans available (HMO/PPO)
• The City offers different tiers for employee and their dependents
• Employee Only $892.50
• Employee +1 $1,102.50
• Family (3 plus) $1,260
• $325/month stipend for employees enrolled in alternate group insurance.

Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• $50,000 coverage for sworn employees
• $25,000 coverage for non-sworn (Dispatchers)

Sick Leave

• Accruable at 96 hours per year

Vacation Leave

• 88 hours of accrual per year, with additional accrual for each year of service.

Holiday Bank

• 104 hours of holiday granted on July 1
• Leave cashed out June 30th if not taken

Tuition Reimbursement

• Up to $10,000 for cost of tuition.

Computer Loan Program

• Up to $3,000 low interest loan

Deferred Compensation

• Plans with ICMA

Flexible Spending Program

• Medical ($2,550 annually)
• Childcare/parent care ($5,000 annually)

Uniform Allowance

• Eligible upon passing probationary period.

Signing Bonus (Sworn only) (Dispatchers NOT Eligible)

• $5,000, half payable upon appointment and second half payable upon passing probation.

Employee Assistance Program

• Health EAP
• WorkLife Services
• Confidential Advice

Ancillary Benefits

• Accident Insurance
• Additional Life Insurance
• Cancer Insurance
• Disability Insurance

01

This position requires that you be available to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, day, swing or graveyard shifts. Are you able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have ten (10) years of experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with a municipal police agency or other law enforcement agency?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Basic P.O.S.T Certificate?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have experience working with Law Enforcement or in a Public Safety capacity?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Sierra Madre

Address 232 West Sierra Madre Blvd

Sierra Madre, California, 91024

Phone 626-355-7135 x 332

Website http://www.cityofsierramadre.com