Detective Sergeant resume example

• Patrol Lieutenants at the BSBLED supervise their assigned shift. They work closely with the Operations Captain to carry out the duties and orders of the Sheriff. Lieutenants delegate tasks to their assigned Sergeants. Patrol Lieutenants are also required to carry out all the duties of a Patrol Officer and Sergeant (See below). This includes direct supervision on calls as well as reviewing police reports and other official documents. While supervising Patrol Officers, Lieutenants make sure officers follow all department policies and procedures and conduct law enforcement business in accordance with local, state, and federal statute. Lieutenants are also responsible for disseminating new policies, procedures, and directives from department administration.

• Sergeants have a diverse job description. Sergeants are responsible for all of the duties of a patrol officer. In addition, Sergeants are tasked with assisting the shift Lieutenant in managing all law enforcement resources on a given shift and supervising patrol officers and dispatchers assigned to the shift. A patrol shift has approximately nine Officers and three 911 Communications Officers assigned. This includes direct supervision on calls as well as reviewing police reports and other official documents. While supervising patrol officers, Sergeants make sure officers follow all department policies and procedures and conduct law enforcement business in accordance with local, state, and federal statute. Sergeants are responsible for disseminating new policies, procedures, and directives from department administration. Sergeants may also conduct on-duty training as needed regarding changes or updates in policy and procedure. Sergeants assist with the needs of the Detention Center.

A police officer in my department is responsible for a variety of duties including responding to calls for service, conducting both misdemeanor and felony investigations, making arrests, and enforcing local, state, and federal laws. This includes traffic law enforcement. Police officers are dispatched to calls as needed but are encouraged to self initiate activity. Self initiated activity includes patrolling high crime areas, checking on suspicious persons, serving arrest warrants, and working drug interdiction. Calls for service include responding to medical emergencies, disturbances, citizen aid calls, family disputes, and assisting other agencies. Within those police duties, our police officers complete detailed reports, collect and process evidence (maintaining chain of command), testify in court, and work with other agencies as needed.