Bernalillo County

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct, organize, and plan all work of the section or function and supervises all assigned personnel.
• Monitor and evaluate the performance of immediate subordinates and review performance evaluations of other subordinate personnel assigned to the Commander.
• Prepare, review, and forward reports, records, statistics and other data generated by subordinates to the Division Commander to which assigned as required.
• Perform administrative duties as directed by the Division Commander.
• May serve as Acting Captain in accordance with Sheriff’s policy.

*The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED.
• Must have at least five (5) years experience as a certified law enforcement officer, be currently a Sergeant with the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department, and have at least two years in that grade.
• Must have a Mid-management Certificate from the New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy.
• Must have an Associates degree from an accredited college or university in police science or related field.
• Years of experience as a Sergeant in the Sheriff’s Department will qualify for education on a two for one basis.
• Knowledge of the principles and practice of modern law enforcement administration, including the principles of organization and management, training and budgeting processes, and the methods of patrol and investigation.
• Knowledge of the policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Department, federal and state laws, and County ordinances in effect including those related to arrest and evidence.
• Skill in the use and care of firearms and the techniques of obtaining information through interrogation, investigation and observation.
• Ability to plan, assign, supervise, and review the work of others.
• Ability to understand and implement written and oral instructions and prepare clear, concise reports. Ability to enforce laws, ordinances, and regulations with firmness, tack and impartiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with fellow employees, County officials, and the general public.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following:
• Employee must successfully complete the post-offer employment medical examination.
• This position is safety sensitive. Employment is subject to a pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with all terms and conditions of federal and state rules and regulations regarding alcohol and/or drug testing.
• Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County.
• Employee must possess a valid New Mexico driver’s license by employment date.

WORKING CONDTIONS

• The majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperature-controlled environment.
• Outdoor duties are sometimes required in performance of essential duties and worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties.
• Worker may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration factors, particularly while in the squad car.
• Worker may be exposed to a variety of fumes, odors and gasses in the performance of essential duties.
• Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled.
• Indoor surfaces are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs.
• Outdoor surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or dry.
• Outdoor duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or hills.
• Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete.
• Worker may perform duties alone, or as part of a select team.
• Work hazards include high stress level of job, operation of vehicle at potentially high speeds and exposure to bodily harm or possible death in performance of certain job duties.

EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, AND MATERIALS

• Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties include the telephone, computer, telefax machine, typewriter, photocopy machine, pager and two-way radio.
• Equipment and materials used to perform patrol duties include a law enforcement vehicle, two way radio, officer’s uniform and badge, body armor, duty belt, fire arm, baton, traffic vest, flashlight, helmet or riot shield, first aid kit, fire extinguisher, flares, gloves and mouth piece for performance of cardio-pulmonary resuscitation.
• Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork, reports, various writing utensils and a wide assortment of other basic office supplies and materials.

FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS

**NOTE: You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your capability to do the job. On the other hand, if you want the employer to consider special arrangements to accommodate a physical or mental impairment, you may identify that impairment in the space provided and suggest the kind of accommodation that you believe would be appropriate.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

1. Must be able to communicate verbally with superiors, co-workers and the general public.
2. Must be knowledgeable of and able to apply knowledge concerning laws, regulations and safety.
3. Employee must be able to communicate orally and in writing in English.
4. Must be able to write reports and narrative in proper format using correct punctuation, spelling and grammar.
5. Must be able to speak effectively before a group of people using correct English.
6. Must be able to understand such concepts as ratios, proportions and percentages.
7. Must possess basic math skills.
8. Must be knowledgeable of all traffic laws and regulations.
9. Must be able to accurately estimate distances in order to maintain safety while operating equipment.
10. Must be able to plan and direct the work of others as well as being able to plan own work.
11. Must be able to use tact and courtesy in working with a wide range of individuals, sometimes under tense or extreme circumstances.
12. Must posses good judgement for quick action in emergency situations.
13. Must posses the adaptability to perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another task of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
14. Must posses the ability to understand and apply knowledge of policies and procedures of the Sheriff’s Department, County Ordinances.
15. Must posses the ability to analyze situations in order to take effective and reasonable courses of action.

PHYSICAL FUNCTIONS

1. Must occasionally be able to stand/walk for up to eight hours per day with periodic breaks.
2. Must be able to sit up to eight hours per day with periodic breaks.
3. Must be able to kneel and crouch for short periods on an occasional basis as needed when performing essential duties.
4. Must be able to drive, enter and exit squad car on a frequent basis as needed.
5. Must be able to bend at the waist and twist/rotate waist as needed on a frequent basis when performing essential duties.
6. Must be able to push/pull with arms with sufficient force to drag or restrain persons of varying strengths and size as needed.
7. Must be able to work with arms extended on a frequent basis.
8. Must be able to use legs to lift, restrain, or drag individuals as needed.
9. Must be able to use legs to maintain balance in the performance of essential duties, sometimes in emergency situations.
10. Must be able to use hands and fingers to grasp/manipulate equipment, persons, and materials as needed in performance of essential duties.
11. Must be able to coordinate the use of hands and eyes in the operation of a vehicle, operation of equipment, and the performance of other essential duties.
12. Must be able to pass the Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Department physical agility test.